IU and Lee Jong-suk part ways as Heo Nam-jun steps into her new MV

IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their highly publicized relationship that lasted for 4 years.

On the 10th, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, released an official statement saying, "It is true that the two have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues." Lee Jong-suk's agency, Ace Factory, also confirmed the breakup, stating, "As this is a matter of personal privacy, it is difficult to provide further details."

Met as Co-MCs in 2012, Became a Couple in 2022

The two first met in 2012 as co-MCs for SBS's 'Inkigayo,' remaining friends for a long time before evolving into a romantic couple in 2022. During his Grand Prize acceptance speech at the 2022 'MBC Drama Awards,' Lee Jong-suk also publicly revealed his feelings for IU.

Following the news of their breakup, a video uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Songhwadang Cheonsangseonnyeo' last April is gaining renewed attention. In the video, a shaman, while performing a reading using the birth dates of IU and Lee Jong-suk, mentioned, "The connection between these two has already been severed," and added, "It seems they have been separated for about 2 to 2.5 years."

Reuniting with Actor Heo Nam-jun as the Lead in Upcoming Music Video

As preparations for IU's next album intensify, she will work alongside actor Heo Nam-jun for a music video shoot scheduled for next month. Her agency, H Solid, announced that Heo Nam-jun will appear in IU's new album music video, playing her romantic interest.

Heo Nam-jun previously appeared in the music video for 'Never Ending Story,' the title track from IU's remake album 'Kkotgalpi Set' released last May. At that time, Heo Nam-jun shared his thoughts on the filming process through an interview.

Meanwhile, Heo Nam-jun is expected to meet viewers through the new tvN drama 'Whale Star' within this year. Based on a webtoon of the same name, the drama tells a story set against the backdrop of the anti-Japanese movement during the Japanese colonial period.