South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their relationship after dating for four years. According to reports confirmed on Friday, July 10, 2026, by ABS-CBN, both actors’ companies acknowledged that the couple had broken up. A representative stated, “It is true that they broke up,” adding that the pair decided to remain good colleagues after ending their romantic relationship. News of their romance first became public in December 2022, but the couple had previously known each other for years through the music program Inkigayo.
IU and Lee Jong Suk became one of South Korea’s most talked-about celebrity couples after confirming their romance. IU is one of the country’s most successful solo singers and actresses, earning the nickname “Nation’s Little Sister” through her music and television success. Her most popular hits in the country include “BBIBBI,” “Blueming,” “eight,” and “This Right Now.” Meanwhile, Lee Jong Suk is widely recognized for starring in Korean dramas such as While You Were Sleeping, Doctor Stranger, and Pinocchio, building a strong fanbase both in his homecountry and internationally.
Even though the artists have decided to go their separate ways, both stars remain focused on their careers. IU is preparing to release a new album and is also planning an upcoming concert taking place in September, which she confirmed on the April 4, 2026, installment of Pinggyego. Lee Jong Suk is set to appear in the new drama The Remarried Empress.
