IU and Lee Jong-Suk are one of the most popular and beloved couples in K-pop and K-drama. Their relationship has captivated the hearts of netizens, as their story has been nothing short of a K-Drama-esque romance.
The first met in 2012 when they were both MCs for SBS’s weekly music show Inkigayo. Although they didn’t interact extensively outside of the show, their friendship blossomed when Lee Jong Suk relinquished his MC position to prioritize his acting career.
In the years that followed , IU and Lee Jong-Suk remained close friends. They supported each other’s careers, and they were often seen together at public events. In 2015, they even started in the movie “Produce” together.
In December 2022, Dispatch, a popular Korean news outlet, released photos of their on a date. The photos confirmed that the two were indeed dating.
A day later, IU and Lee Jong-Suk released handwritten letters to their fans, confirming their relationship. In his letter, Lee Jong-Suk wrote that he had first met IU when he was in the mid-20s, He said that he had developed feelings for her even then, but he had never acted on them because he was afraid of ruining their relationship.
IU wrote that she was grateful for Lee Jong-Suk’S support over the years. She said that he was a reliable and cute person who always made her feel loved.
IU and Lee Jong-Suk’s relationship has been met with much support from their fans. The two are seen as a perfect match, and they are often praised for their good looks and their down-to-earth personalities.
It remains a to be seen how long IU and Lee Jong-Suk’s relationship will last, but one thing is for sure: their love story is one that will be remembered for years to come.