Lee Mijoo announced her breakup with Song Bum Keun after nine months of dating.
The couple decided to call it quits after feeling pressured by their public romance, according to an insider who talked to My Daily.
"Mijoo and Song Bum Keun broke up. They loved each other beautifully, but they couldn't help feeling burdened by their public relationship," the source revealed. "Even though they broke up, they decided to continue to support each other."
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Mijoo and Bumkeun confirmed their relationship in April 2024.
"Mijoo and Song Bum Keun are getting to know each other carefully with good feelings. Please watch them with warm eyes," Antenna, the idol's label, announced last year.
When the news hit, fans were abuzz, having already spotted their romance through their adorable "lovestagram."
On Instagram, they subtly expressed affection for each other by posting snapshots taken at the same locations and times.
Last year, the couple was in a long-distance romance as Song played for the Japanese League under Shonan Bellmare. But recently, he returned to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League.
The anticipation of seeing them together in South Korea increased, but the two shockingly broke up.
Lee Mijoo, now a staple on MBC's Hangout With Yoo, is thriving in her solo singing career following Lovelyz's disbandment in 2021. She made her solo debut in 2023 with the single album Movie Star.
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