Seoul, en.SERU.co.id – South Korean singer-actress IU (Lee Ji-eun) and actor Lee Jong-suk have officially ended their romantic relationship after dating for about four years. Their respective agencies confirmed the news today, July 10, 2026.
EDAM Entertainment (IU’s agency) and Ace Factory (Lee Jong-suk’s agency) released a joint statement announcing that the couple has mutually decided to part ways.
“Recently, the two have broken up. They have chosen to maintain a good relationship as senior and junior in the entertainment industry,” the statement read, shared with Dispatch and Ilgan Sports.
According to sources close to the couple, their extremely busy schedules made it increasingly difficult to spend time together. The decision was reached peacefully and by mutual agreement.
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Background of Their Relationship
IU and Lee Jong-suk first met in 2012 while co-hosting SBS’s music show Inkigayo. After years of close friendship, they officially confirmed their romantic relationship at the end of December 2022. At the time, both agencies noted that their bond had naturally developed from colleagues to partners.
Despite frequent public attention, the couple was known for keeping a low profile. Rumors of a breakup surfaced several times between 2025 and early 2026, but both agencies repeatedly denied the speculation.
With today’s official statement, the news has now been confirmed. Both IU and Lee Jong-suk will continue focusing on their individual careers while supporting each other as fellow professionals in the Korean entertainment industry.
