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<p>As 2022 comes to a close, the Hallyu scene is abuzz with the dating news of Korean stars <strong>IU</strong> and <strong>Lee Jong-suk</strong>, who have just been confirmed to be a couple. Every new year, it has been sort of a tradition for Korean media outlet <strong><em>Dispatch</em></strong> to reveal the relationships of Korean celebrity couples. As we are about to welcome 2023, the spotlight is on these two A-listers.<br/></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b3175eff-34d4-4724-bf79-eaefa433e5f1_iu lee jong suk confirmed to be dating desktop.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="IU and Lee Jong suk are confirmed to be dating"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">IU and Lee Jong suk are confirmed to be dating<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Photos from @jongsuk0206 and @dlwlrma  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>According to <em>Dispatch</em>, IU and Lee Jong-suk have been dating for approximately four months. They started out as friends, who first met each other on the South Korean music program <strong><em>Inkigayo </em></strong>10 years ago. Eventually, their friendship evolved into a romantic relationship. </p><div><br/></div><p>IU and Lee Jong-suk were also said to have spent Christmas together at a luxury resort in Nagoya, Japan. They were spotted at the airport on their way to and back from Nagoya.</p><div><br/></div><p>The dating rumor was addressed by the agencies of IU and Lee Jong-suk. This is the official statement of <strong>HighZium Studio</strong>: “Actor Lee Jong Suk and IU recently progressed from being close acquaintances into being a couple, and they are maintaining a serious relationship. Please show lots of support so they can continue their beautiful relationship. Thank you.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, IU&#x27;s agency, <strong>EDAM Entertainment</strong>, commented: “IU and Lee Jong Suk recently progressed from being close acquaintances into a good relationship. We ask for the warm reception of fans.” </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/973ee40a-7f17-4fd1-8ccf-e745f29b3414_iu and lee jong suk.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/people/celebrities/2022-mbc-drama-awards-winners-attendees/34577" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">All The Winners At The 2022 MBC Drama Awards</a></div><div><br/></div><p>Lee Jong-suk一who won the Daesang (Grand Prize) award at the <a href="https://metro.style/people/celebrities/2022-mbc-drama-awards-winners-attendees/34577" target="_blank">2022 MBC Drama Awards</a> for his portrayal in the K-drama <em>Big Mouth</em>一figured in dating rumors after his intriguing acceptance speech:</p><div><br/></div><p>“After completing my military service, I had a lot of worries, fears, and troubles plaguing me. But at that time, there was someone who helped me to find a good direction as a human being and to think positive thoughts. There’s something I really wanted to tell that person using this opportunity. I want to tell that person that I’m thankful to them for always being so admirable, that I’ve liked them a lot for a very long time, and that I respect and admire them greatly.”</p><div><br/></div><p>“Seeing that person, I very often thought to myself, ‘I should have lived a little more diligently before now,’ or ‘I should have become a better person.’ I spent a lot of time reflecting on my past. I’m going to work harder in the future to become a better person.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@jongsuk0206 </strong>and <strong>@dlwlrma</strong></p><div><br/></div>

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IU And Lee Jong-Suk Are Confirmed To Be Dating

IU And Lee Jong-Suk Are Confirmed To Be Dating

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Published Dec 31, 2022 04:57 PM PHT

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Updated Dec 31, 2022 05:47 PM PHT

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