Have South Korean ‘it couple’ IU & Lee Jong Suk parted ways? Viral post triggers hot debate among fans
South Korea called it quits? Rumours of pop diva IU and her actor boyfriend Lee Jong Suk heading for Splitsvilla spread like wildfire after a post speculated that the pair had parted ways.
The speculation was largely fuelled by the fact that both the ‘Pinocchio’ star and the ‘Good Day’ hitmaker had not appeared together in public for a long while.
Despite the post suggesting that whispers of a potential breakup had been circulating, fans remain confident that the couple is «still going strong.» The Pinocchio star and the Korean soloist have been publicly dating for almost a year.
Their relationship came to light in December 2023 when Dispatch revealed they had been secretly together for four months. Speculation about their relationship status recently resurfaced after a netizen on Nate Pann claimed reporters had hinted at a possible split. A post titled “I guess Lee Jong Suk and IU have broken up” has been circulating on social media, garnering over 160,000 views.
While some fans dismissed the breakup rumors, attributing the couple's reduced public appearances to their busy schedules, others expressed significant concern. Many pointed out that IU's ongoing world tour and Lee Jong Suk's K-drama commitments might have limited their time together.
An X user commented, “They have a slow-burn friends-to-lovers relationship; I'm pretty sure they can handle a few days apart. This isn’t a fleeting romance—they were friends for many years.” Another added, “IU is in America right now on her world tour; of course, they
