When Life Gives You Tangerines star IU and Lee Jong Suk part ways after four years: Report
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South Korean singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their relationship after four years together. Read to know more.
South Korean singer and actress IU (best known for roles in When Life Gives You Tangerines and Perfect Crown, among others) and actor Lee Jong Suk (W and Big Mouth, among others) have reportedly parted ways after four years of dating. Their respective agencies, EDAM Entertainment and Ace Factor, have acknowledged their breakup and have issued a statement.
IU and Lee Jong Suk call it quits after four years; actors' agencies respond
IU's agency EDAM Entertainment and Lee Jong Suk's agency Ace Factor have stated that the couple have ended their relationship, as per the report of The Chosun Biz. Both sides stated, "The two have ended their romantic relationship and decided to remain good colleagues who will cheer each other on going forward."
IU and Lee Jong Suk began dating in 2022 after spending a decade as friends and close colleagues. They first met in August 2012 while co-hosting the SBS music show Inkigayo. Initially, they had a strict professional relationship, but they eventually bonded, with Lee describing IU as a long-time stronghold in his heart. In particular, Lee Jong-suk sparked buzz when, after receiving the grand prize at the 2022 "MBC Drama Awards", he said, "I want to say I have liked [you] very much for a very long time," publicly expressing his feelings toward IU.
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All about IU and Lee Jong Suk
IU, a renowned South Korean singer, songwriter and actress, made her debut in 2008. She skyrocketed to fame with her hit single Good Day. IU is one of the best-selling soloists in South Korea and holds the record for the most number one songs on the South Korean charts. Some of her most defining and universally popular tracks include the emotional ballad "Through the Night", the empowering pop anthem "Celebrity", the BTS-collaborative hit "Eight", and the chart-topping release "Love wins all".
Apart from her music career, IU has also established herself as a versatile actress by playing roles in shows including My Mister, Hotel Del Luna, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, When Life Gives You Tangerines and Dream High, among others. IU was recently seen in k-drama Perfect Crown alongside Byeon Woo Seok (Lovely Runner, Strong Girl Namsoon and 20th Century Girl). The k-drama premiered on April 10, 2026.
Lee Jong Suk, a South Korean actor and model, made his debut as a runway model at the age of 16. He transitioned to acting in 2010, rapidly rising to fame through his supporting role in Secret Garden. He has been part of several shows, including School 2013, I Can Hear Your Voice, Pinocchio, W, While You Were Sleeping and Big Mouth. Apart from shows, he has also featured in films: The Face Reader, VIP and Decibel.
Lee Jong Suk is known for his eye for compelling scripts, he often stars in romantic, legal, and fantasy thrillers. He will be next seen in the show The Remarried Empress, starring Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon and Lee Se Young. He was last seen in Law and the City show, which premiered in 2025.
