K-pop's biggest soloist IU and actor Lee Jong Suk are rumored to have broken up, and here's why.

Back on December 31, 2023, Dispatch revealed that IU and Lee Jong Suk were dating for approximately four months at that time. The two first met on "Inkigayo" ten years ago and became close friends. Over time, their friendship evolved into a blooming romance.

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Dispatch shared photos of the two at the airport on their way to and from Nagoya, Japan, where they spent Christmas together. The couple reportedly had a three-day vacation at a luxury resort. The report also stated that the families of the two stars were aware of the relationship, with IU singing at Lee Jong Suk's younger brother's wedding, and Lee Jong Suk was invited by IU's younger brother to their Christmas vacation.

221231 IU and Lee Jong Suk have been dating for four months according to Dispatch!

Dispatch reports that their relationship have been acknowledged by families and friends.

🔗: https://t.co/qmDdyWKiJI pic.twitter.com/IMThen1gkc

— 라디안 🎨 (@radian_iu) December 31, 2022

  That same day, both IU and Lee Jong Suk confirmed they were in a relationship. Since then, the two have vocally supported each other, mentioning each other in interviews. Lee Jong Suk had even gone viral for wearing merchandise from IU's concert, and was seen attending her shows.

Lee Jong Suk along with Shin Jae Ha came IU’s concert in Seoul. A supportive boyfriend indeed. 😭🤍 pic.twitter.com/AJ6yHSS3pz

— lee jong suk files | slow uds (@leejongsukfiles) March 2, 2024

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However, some believe the two have split.

On August 1, a post on an online community forum titled "I think Lee Jong Suk and IU broke up" went viral. In the post, the author noted that an article was released concerning the two. Though they did not explicitly state that the two stars broke up, the author mentioned that IU and Lee Jong Suk spent their days off separately.

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According to the original poster, this is a back-handed way of saying they have broken up.

Reactions to the rumors were strong from Korean netizens. Many hoped that the two were still together, with some even expressing their desire to see them get married. People believe they look good together, and could potentially be soulmates.

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Some comments from Korean netizens read,

• "They look perfect together. They have the same aura and are each other's soulmates. They should stay together for 100 years."
• "They're no way they broke up. They might even announce their wedding soon."
• "I am an IU fan and I am here to let you guys know they are still dating."

What do you think of the situation? Tell us in the comments below!

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Written by Alexa Lopez