South Korean actors Lee Jong-suk and IU have ended their relationship after four years of dating publicly, their agencies confirmed Friday (July 10).
Representatives for both stars said the couple recently decided to part ways and remain on good terms as colleagues.
Lee and IU first met in 2012 while serving as co-hosts of SBS's music program Inkigayo.
After nearly a decade of friendship, they confirmed their romantic relationship in late 2022.
The couple's increasingly demanding schedules left them with less time together, ultimately leading them to end the relationship, according to Korean media reports, quoting a person familiar with the matter.
IU debuted as a singer in 2008 and rose to fame with hits including Good Day and You And I.
She has since established herself as an actress, most recently starring in the dramas When Life Gives You Tangerines and Perfect Crown.
With Perfect Crown having recently concluded its run, IU is now focusing on her upcoming album.
She is also scheduled to hold a concert in September at Goyang Stadium.
Lee, who began his career as a model in 2005, made his acting debut in the 2010 television series Prosecutor Princess.
He went on to star in popular dramas including Secret Garden, I Can Hear Your Voice and Pinocchio.
He is next set to appear in the upcoming Disney+ series The Remarried Empress. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
