Despite controversies and backlash that K-pop idols encounter once announced their relationship in public, these idols still took the risk to find romance with fellow stars. Some of these former couples were exposed by the media, while some courageously admitted to the public their relationship status.
Here are the K-pop idols and singers who were once couples but new fans probably have no idea about.
1. Girls' Day Hyeri and H.O.T. Tony
The K-pop icon Tony and Hyeri started dating in 2013, despite the 16-year age gap. However, after months of dating, they announced that they ended their relationship.
2. IU and Jang Ki Ha
IU, who is 11 years younger than the rock band lead singer Jang Ki Ha dated each other before. They became a couple for four years before their breakup in 2017.
3. EXID Hani and JYJ Junsu
In 2015, the whole entertainment industry was shocked when Hani and Junsu were reportedly dating. It was confirmed by their agency then, but in 2016, they parted ways.
4. Former Wonder Girls' Yeeun and 2AM Jinwoon
The previous JYP artists Yeeun, and 2AM Jinwoon, confirmed that they are seeing each other for almost four years in 2016. However, the sweet couple decided to break up after drifting apart feelings for each other in 2017.
5. KARA Goo Hara and HIGHLIGHT Junhyeong
The two were happily dating since 2011, and were even captured dating in public, but decided to split in 2013 due to busy schedules.
6. f(x) Krystal and EXO Kai
The two former co-labelmate under SM Entertainment confirmed to be dating in 2016, after being exposed by Dispatch. But in 2017, they decided to go to their separate ways.
7. Girls' Generation's Tiffany and 2PM Nickhun
Netizens and fans supported their relationship when they announced it in 2014, but after dating a year and a half, the couple then broke up.
8. Girls' Generation Yoona and Lee Seung Gi
In 2014, singer-actor Lee Seung Gi and the "Nation's Center" Yoona, admitted their relationship to the public. But in 2015, it was reported that the two decided to part ways.
9. EXO Baekhyun and Girls' Generation Taeyeon
They confirmed their relationship in public in 2014, but it was unfortunate that the female idol received several negative feedbacks for dating the male idol. They were in an off-on relationship but confirmed to break up in 2015.
10. Sulli and Dynamic Duo Choiza
The late Sulli actually dated Choiza in for two years despite 14-year age gap, but in 2014, they released their statement of a split.
11. AOA Seolhyun and Block B Zico
In 2016, the two singers admitted their relationship, but due to the growing public interest, they decided to end their connection after a month since the announcement.
12. Pentagon Hui and (G)I-DLE Soojin
In 2018, the former couple admitted that they dated each other for quite some time but split up even before the confirmation.
13. B.O.Y Yuvin and Nature Sohee
The two idols admitted that they dated each other during their trainee days who comforted and relied upon each other. Still, after having their own career, they decided to go back to being colleagues.
This is after a leaked photo of them kissing circulated online.
14. BLACKPINK Jennie and EXO Kai
In 2019, the two were revealed to be dating by Dispatch. But just after a month, news stating that they broke up was released.
15. SISTAR Bo Ra and BIGSTAR Feeldog
In 2017, the two developed feelings for each other following "Hit the Stage," and started dating, but in 2019, they broke up, and the reason was not revealed.
Which K-pop idol couple shocked you?
