Rumors about celebrities dating always catch the public’s eye and can leave fans feeling let down. There are many famous couples who shattered fans’ hearts twice by swiftly confirming their split shortly after going public with their relationships.
After the recent wave of break-up reports involving several celebrity couples, let’s briefly explore K-pop couples who parted ways soon after confirming their relationships.
Karina and Lee Jaewook
On April 2, aespa’s Karina and actor Lee Jaewook called it quits after five weeks of being in a public relationship, sparking significant discussions.
Karina and Lee Jae-wook revealed their separation after being in the public eye for five weeks. It appears that the couple parted ways due to the heightened scrutiny and stress that came with their relationship becoming public, along with a sense of regret towards their fans.
Previously, Karina also apologized to MYs for disappointing them in a handwritten letter after the dating news surfaced.
Back on February 27, Karina and Lee Jaewook confirmed their romantic involvement by stating that they are in the process of getting to know each other.
The Impossible Heir actor and the aespa member crossed paths for the first time at a high-end fashion show hosted by a luxury brand in Milan, Italy, back in January. Furthermore, it is said that the couple developed feelings for each other by spending time together near their residence and in a local park.
Han Sohee and Ryu Jun Yeol
After all the ups and downs and the drama between them, Han Sohee and Ryu Jun Yeol decided to go their separate ways.
Actors Han Sohee and Ryu Jun Yeol confirmed their split two weeks following their relationship announcement.
On March 30, Han Sohee shared a picture of Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman on her blog. The photo was captured on the day Nicole Kidman finalized her divorce from Tom Cruise.
Subsequently, Ryu Jun-yeol’s agency confirmed the split, stating that they had indeed broken up. This marked the news of their breakup, occurring two weeks after the rollercoaster start of their relationship.
Speculations about a romantic involvement between Han Sohee and Ryu Jun Yeol surfaced on March 15. Since then, the pair has been caught in a controversy over alleged suspicions of a ‘transit relationship‘.
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Ahn Bohyun
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Ahn Bohyun also confirmed a swift breakup following two months of being in a public relationship.
Jisoo and Ahn Bohyun made their relationship public in August last year. During that time, YG Entertainment, Jisoo’s agency, mentioned, “The two are in the early stages of getting to know each other with positive feelings.”
As this was the first time a BLACKPINK member openly acknowledged being in a relationship, fans showed significant interest.
The pair decided to end their public relationship after two months. While the exact reason or timing remains undisclosed, it was reported that Jisoo and Ahn Bohyun parted ways due to their relationship becoming distant because of their hectic schedules.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie and EXO’s Kai
Jennie from BLACKPINK and Kai from EXO parted ways in 2019, just a month after confirming their relationship. They became the center of attention as the first dating rumor of the new year.
Shortly after the dating rumor involving Jennie surfaced, Kai openly admitted to being in a relationship, expressing his feelings towards the situation. On the other hand, Jennie’s side did not provide any specific statement.
However, in a swift turn of events, less than a month later on January 25, 2019, Kai and Jennie announced their breakup. SM Entertainment, Kai’s agency, confirmed the split without delving into details, stating that Kai and Jennie decided to maintain a senior-junior relationship within the music industry.
Lee Dong Wook and Suzy
Lee Dong Wook, the actor, and Suzy, the singer-actress, called it quits after four months of being in a public relationship.
On July 2, 2018, a media outlet broke the news of their breakup. The reason cited for their split was their hectic schedules, which included preparations for their upcoming projects. Despite ending their romantic involvement, they maintained a positive senior-junior relationship.
When news of their relationship first emerged, they were surprised by the sudden reports but chose to openly and calmly date due to their mutual feelings, surprising many with their mature approach.
Interestingly, Suzy and Lee Dong Wook have a 13-year age difference, which became a talking point when it was revealed that Suzy had expressed interest in Lee Dong Wook as her ideal type during her appearance on an SBS entertainment program in 2012.
