LayarHijau – IU and Lee Jong Suk’s breakup has become one of the biggest entertainment stories in China, topping Weibo’s Hot Search rankings on Friday, July 10. The news quickly sparked widespread discussion, with thousands of Chinese netizens sharing their reactions to the end of the couple’s relationship.
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Many of the most-liked comments expressed support for IU, with fans saying they hope the singer and actress can now devote more attention to her career. Others said they were not particularly surprised by the breakup.
One comment that gained significant attention argued that the two had never been a good match.
“To be honest, there was a huge gap between them in terms of looks, age, achievements, and even popularity. They were never a good match. IU deserves someone better. We didn’t say anything while they were dating because we didn’t want to ruin someone else’s relationship. Now that they’ve broken up, that’s for the best. I hope the beautiful IU can focus on her career.”
Another popular comment read:
“I wished them well back then, but now they’ve broken up. Lee Jong Suk seems to have lost some of his charm.”
Some fans even congratulated IU after the news broke.
“My first reaction was: Congratulations, IU! She sacrificed so much for this relationship. From now on, I hope this beautiful woman can focus on her career.”
Meanwhile, another widely shared comment joked about the difference between supporting real-life couples and fictional pairings.
“See? This is why supporting real-life couples isn’t worth it. Fictional couples are much more fun because they never break up. You can keep supporting them for as long as you want.”
The breakup was first reported by Korean media outlet Dispatch on July 10. According to the report, IU and Lee Jong Suk have decided to end their romantic relationship and remain on good terms as respected senior and junior colleagues.
People close to the two stars said their increasingly busy schedules left them with fewer opportunities to meet, eventually leading them to end the relationship. Their respective agencies later confirmed the report.
IU and Lee Jong Suk first met in 2012 while serving as MCs for SBS’s Inkigayo.
Their romance became public on December 31, 2022, after Dispatch published photos of the couple spending Christmas together. Shortly afterward, both agencies confirmed that the pair had developed from close friends into romantic partners.
On January 1, 2023, IU and Lee Jong Suk each posted heartfelt letters to fans confirming their relationship and expressing their admiration for one another.
During their relationship, the couple frequently made headlines. In February 2023, fans noticed Lee Jong Suk wearing a hat from IU’s concert merchandise collection. In April that year, he was also spotted using an IU-themed phone case, while online users speculated that the two were wearing matching couple rings.
Also in April 2023, IU drew attention during an interview when she casually referred to Lee Jong Suk as her “boyfriend” while answering a question about discussing acting with him.
In March 2024, fans claimed to have spotted Lee Jong Suk attending IU’s concert in Seoul.
Their relationship returned to the spotlight in April 2025 when IU was asked whether Lee Jong Suk had watched her drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. She replied that he had been very busy and probably had not had the chance to watch it yet.
Breakup rumors surfaced in May 2025 but were denied by a source familiar with the situation. Then, in January 2026, the couple once again sparked dating speculation after fans noticed them wearing what appeared to be matching outfits, although IU later clarified that the clothes were actually different.
Now, after more than three years together in the public eye, IU and Lee Jong Suk have officially ended their relationship and chosen to remain supportive senior and junior colleagues.
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