On August 1, a post titled “I Think Lee Jong Suk And IU Have Broken Up” went viral, garnering over 160K views. The post referenced a viral article where the journalist subtly suggested that IU and Lee Jong Suk were spending their off days apart, hinting at a possible breakup.
“The journalist is basically implying they’ve split up, lol,” a netizen commented.
However, IU and Lee Jong Suk seem to be proving these rumors wrong.
Recently, IU held her two-night encore world tour concert, 2024 IU HEREH WORLD TOUR CONCERT ENCORE: THE WINNING, which was attended by numerous fans and celebrities. Among them was a man fans believed to be Lee Jong Suk. He has been known to attend her concerts, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if it was him!
Lee Jong Suk continues to show his support as a loving boyfriend. Despite the rumors circulating in August, both IU and Lee Jong Suk have frequently mentioned and supported each other publicly. Their relationship is often described as K-Drama-worthy, having evolved from friends to lovers. After first meeting in 2012, the two were revealed as Dispatch’s 2024 New Year’s Couple.
