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IU and Lee Jong-suk’s relationship: A timeline
From distant colleagues to longtime friends to finally lovers, here's a look back on the couple's friends-to-lovers story and their eventual break-up
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 23, 2026
Lee to unveil regional investment strategy with business leaders next week
President Lee Jae Myung will meet with the heads of South Korea's largest conglomerates next week to unveil a regional investment strategy centered on artificial intelligence, semiconductors and other advanced industries, sources said Tuesday. The meeting, reportedly set for early next week, comes as his administration seeks to spread growth beyond the Seoul metropolitan area and make balanced national development a key agenda in its second year in office. According to political and industry sou
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
IU, Lee Jong-suk berpisah, jadual terlalu sibuk jadi punca
SEOUL: Hubungan cinta pasangan selebriti terkenal Korea Selatan, IU, dan Lee Jong-suk dilaporkan telah berakhir selepas empat tahun. Perpisahan pasangan selebriti itu disahkan sendiri oleh pihak pengurusan masing-masing pada Jumaat. Agensi Lee Jong-suk, Ace Factory, mengesahkan berita tersebut, namun enggan mengulas lanjut punca keretakan hubungan kerana menghormati privasi artis berkenaan. Menurut kenyataan agensi itu, perkara ... Read more The post IU, Lee Jong-suk berpisah, jadual terlalu sibuk jadi punca appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Korea Times News
· Jul 10, 2026
IU, Lee Jong-suk break up after 4 years of public dating
IU, Lee Jong-suk break up after 4 years of public dating
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Lee set to meet ex-President Moon over lunch ahead of party leadership convention
SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with former Pr...
Latestly.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Singer Ok Hee Dies at 73: K-Pop Pioneer and Seoul Sisters Member Succumbs to Kidney Cancer; Know Her Best Songs
Seoul Sisters' legendary leader, Ok Hee (born Kim Kwang Sook), passed away at 73 after a battle with kidney cancer. The iconic Korean singer, known for hits like 'I Don't Know' and her pioneering role in K-pop, died on June 20, 2026. Her husband, Hong Soo-hwan, and family were by her side. Read more about her life, career, songs, and legacy.
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Related coverage for "IU and Lee Jong-suk’s relationship: A timeline": The korea Herald News — Lee to unveil regional investment strategy with business leaders next week. Utusan Malaysia — IU, Lee Jong-suk berpisah, jadual terlalu sibuk jadi punca. Korea Times News — IU, Lee Jong-suk break up after 4 years of public dating. Yonhap News Agency — Lee set to meet ex-President Moon over lunch ahead of party leadership convention. Latestly.com — Singer Ok Hee Dies at 73: K-Pop Pioneer and Seoul Sisters Member Succumbs to Kidney Cancer; Know Her Best Songs