IU Breaks Up With Lee Jong Suk; Will Remain Good Colleagues
Their agencies said the breakup was mutual and amicable, and the two will remain supportive of each other as colleagues.
- On Friday, South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed their separation after four years of dating through a joint statement from management agencies EDAM Entertainment and ACE FACTORY.
- The couple first met on the music program Inkigayo in 2012 and maintained a private relationship before making it public in December 2022, drawing widespread fan support.
- Their agencies confirmed the mutual decision to part ways on Friday, stating the stars have 'decided to remain good colleagues' as they move forward together.
- Neither IU nor Lee disclosed further details regarding the separation, choosing instead to keep the matter private consistent with how they managed their relationship throughout.
- Both artists maintain active careers, with IU known for 'Hotel Del Luna' and 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' while Lee starred in 'Big Mouth,' 'Pinocchio,' and 'While You Were Sleeping.
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IU and Lee Jong Suk have confirmed their breakup after four years of dating. On July 10, 2026, EDAM Entertainment and Ace Factory announced the split, citing busy schedules. The Hallyu power couple, who met on 'Inkigayo' in 2012 and confirmed their romance in 2022, will remain colleagues. 🎥 It’s Over! IU and Lee Jong Suk END Their 4-Year Relationship; Agencies Confirm Breakup.
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