In Hallyu, there are love teams that started on screen, of which fans wish to embrace reality, and eventually, some of them became real-life sweethearts.
Unfortunately, months and years later, after confessing their love in public, which fans felt enthusiastic about, these celebrity couples shocked the industry with their breakups.
These five ex-couples, Jung So Min & Lee Joon, Kim Go Eun & Shin Ha Kyun, and more, who once shared their love stories in public, ended up tearing the hearts of many after they put an end to their relationships.
1. Kim Go Eun & Shin Ha Kyun
Both are known for their notable performances in their respective projects, Kim Go Eun & Shin Ha Kyun, who despite having a 17-year age gap garnered attention from the masses. According to a source, they once shared that scuba diving was one of their hobbies together.
Unfortunately, as both of them have lots of commitment in their work and have busy schedules, they grew apart and eventually broke up after nine months of dating.
2. Lee Honey & Yoon Kye Sang
After meeting for the first time at the Busan International Film Festival in 2012, Lee Honey and Yoon Kye Sang began seeing each other and soon announced their relationship. It has been said that they became a beloved long-lasting couple in the industry.
Unfortunately, after 7 years of dating, the two called it quits. Their respective agencies released statements announcing that the ex-couple had ended their romantic relationship and decided to stay as good colleagues.
3. Suzy & Lee Min Ho
Two of the most loved stars in the Korean entertainment industry, Suzy and Lee Min Ho, officially acknowledged their relationship in March 2015. The celebrity couple had been dating for a month when they admitted their relationship and openly talked about each other during official events.
However, fans were saddened by the news after the two broke up after almost three years of dating.
4. Jung So Min & Lee Joon
After starring in the KBS family drama "Father is Strange" in 2017, Jung So Min & Lee Joon began to know each other and soon started dating in October and went public with their relationship several months later.
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Unfortunately, on June 26, 2020, it was reported that both of the couple's representatives had announced that the former co-stars had broken up. Since they were both busy and grew apart from one another, they ended their relationship and decided to focus more on their careers.
The ex-couple decided to remain on good terms and cheer each other on.
5. Lee Sung Kyung & Nam Joo Hyuk
From co-stars to lovers, Lee Sung Kyung & Nam Joo Hyuk developed feelings for each other after starring in the rom-com series "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" in 2016. On April 24, 2017, the two confirmed their relationship.
However, as the fans were happy to see their romance in real life, they were downhearted to hear the news that the celebrities had broken up after almost five months of dating. Their agencies confirmed the news but ended up not revealing the reason as it is the ex-couple's personal matter.
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Shai Collins wrote this.
