Just like in K-dramas, it's not always rainbows and butterflies for the lead stars as they also experience breakup and heartaches like in the real world.
Unfortunately, these stars made headlines after confirming or rumored to have ended their relationship with fellow stars after dating for quite some time.
From Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo to Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung, here's a rundown of some Korean celebrity couples with short-lived romances.
Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo
Long before the BinJin couple and being married to the stunning Son Ye Jin, Hyun Bin dated another Hallyu star, Song Hye Kyo, back in 2008. It came after the two headlined the romance series "The World That They Live In."
According to a report, at the time, their respective agencies confirmed the rumors saying that the top stars were in a relationship.
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Unfortunately, Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo's relationship did not last long and broke up when the actor enlisted in the military.
Hyun Bin's agency released a statement announcing the split, citing that the cause of their breakup was their busy schedules and overwhelming public attention.
Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung
Several K-drama fans fell in love with the onscreen chemistry of "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" stars Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk.
Interestingly, in April of 2017, months after the K-drama concluded, the lead stars confirmed their relationship through their agencies.
Four months after confirming their relationship, rumor sparked that the duo decided to break up. The alleged reason behind it was because of their busy schedules.
Following the breakup rumors, a report noted that Lee Sung Kyung's agency YG Entertainment confirmed saying, "It is true that the two recently broke up.
Lee Dong Wook and Bae Suzy
After ending her two-year relationship with Lee Min Ho in 2017, Bae Suzy dated the equally handsome Lee Dong Wook in March 2018. At the time, reports said that the duo met at a private gathering and started to know each other.
Their agencies, King Kong by Starship and JYP Entertainment, confirmed the dating news and revealed that Bae Suzy and Lee Dong Wook were indeed in a relationship, adding that the couple was in the early stages of their romance.
Following the confirmation of their relationship, Bae Suzy's previous interview about his ideal man resurfaced. It came after the "Vagabond" star named the Hallyu actor as her ideal type.
After four months, fans were surprised their agencies confirmed that the duo officially called it quits in June 2018.
Due to their short-lived romance, Bae Suzy was labeled as the "Korean version of Taylor Swift" for being a "serial dater."
