[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Singer and actress IU and actor Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year public relationship.

IU’s agency, Idam Entertainment, and Lee Jong-suk’s agency, Ace Factory, announced on the 10th, “It is true that the two have broken up,” adding, “They have decided to remain good colleagues.”
The two first met in 2012 while co-hosting the SBS music program “Inkigayo.” After spending a long time as colleagues in the entertainment industry, they began dating in 2022 and officially confirmed their relationship at the end of that year, becoming one of the entertainment industry’s most beloved public couples.
In particular, the acceptance speech Lee Jong-suk delivered shortly before they confirmed their relationship—after winning the Grand Prize at the “2022 MBC Drama Awards”—generated significant buzz. He expressed his sincere feelings toward someone, saying, “Thank you for always being so wonderful, and I want to tell you that I’ve liked you a lot for a very long time.” Their relationship was officially confirmed after it became known that the person he was referring to was IU.
After dating publicly for about four years, the couple reportedly decided to end their romantic relationship and remain colleagues amid their respective busy schedules.
IU debuted as a singer in 2008. Since then, she has established herself as a top-tier solo artist by releasing numerous hit songs, including “Good Day,” “Celebrity,” and “Love Winds All.” As an actress, she has also maintained a wide range of activities, appearing in shows such as “My Uncle,” “Hotel Del Luna,” “I Was Completely Duped,” and “The Great Lady of the 21st Century.” IU is scheduled to hold a solo concert at the Main Stadium of the Goyang Sports Complex this September and release a new album.
Lee Jong-suk debuted as a model in 2005. Starting with the 2010 SBS drama “Prosecutor Princess,” he rose to the ranks of top actors by starring in numerous hit productions, including “I Can Hear Your Voice,” “Pinocchio,” “W,” and “Big Mouth.” He is currently preparing for the release of the Disney+ original series “The Second Queen.”