[K-Pop Breakup Wave] IU and Lee Jong Suk End 4-Year Relationship! 5 Shocking Celebrity Splits of 2026 So Far
2026 has been anything but quiet for celebrity couples in the South Korean entertainment industry. From relatively new public romances to relationships and marriages spanning over a decade, many have reportedly come to an end. This includes highly anticipated pairings like IU and Lee Jong Suk, and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Jung Kyung Ho.
Below is a summary of 5 notable breakups and divorces in the South Korean entertainment industry as of 2026.
1. IU, Lee Jong Suk: Breakup After 4 Years of Dating
IU and Lee Jong Suk's split has been described as one of the latest and arguably most shocking breakups of the year so far. The two confirmed the end of their 4-year relationship on July 10.
IU and Lee Jong Suk first met in 2012 while co-hosting SBS's 'Inkigayo,' but only went public with their relationship in late 2022. Both agencies have confirmed the breakup, with IU's company stating that the two will maintain a 'good colleague' relationship; busy schedules are reportedly one of the contributing factors.
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