Girls' Generation member and actress Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their relationship after more than a decade together, their agency confirmed Tuesday.
Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho recently broke up," an official from Sooyoung's agency, Saram Entertainment, told Xportsnews.
Sooyoung, a member of the iconic K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, and Jung Kyung-ho, known for hit dramas including “Hospital Playlist” and “Crash Course in Romance,” began dating in September 2012.
Despite their reputation as a model celebrity couple, the two have decided to part ways after 14 years together.
The breakup has quickly become a trending topic online, with fans reflecting on the end of one of K-entertainment's most recognizable long-term relationships.
One of South Korea's longest-running celebrity couples has called it quits.
Girls' Generation member and actress Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their relationship after more than a decade together, their agency confirmed Tuesday.
"That is true. Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho recently broke up," an official from Sooyoung's agency, Saram Entertainment, told Xportsnews.
The news comes after online speculation gained traction when fans noticed that the two stars no longer appeared to follow each other's social media accounts. As of Tuesday, neither Sooyoung nor Jung could be found on the other's following list, fueling breakup rumors across online communities and social media platforms.
Many fans expressed surprise at the news, with some saying they were shocked because the couple had long been regarded as one of the entertainment industry's most stable and enduring relationships.
Sooyoung, a member of the iconic K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, and Jung Kyung-ho, known for hit dramas including “Hospital Playlist” and “Crash Course in Romance,” began dating in September 2012. After dating rumors surfaced, they publicly acknowledged their relationship in January 2014.
Over the years, the couple frequently mentioned one another in interviews and television appearances, openly expressing affection and earning support from fans. Their relationship was often cited as a rare example of a long-lasting public romance in South Korea's entertainment industry, where celebrity relationships are often kept private.
Despite their reputation as a model celebrity couple, the two have decided to part ways after 14 years together.
The breakup has quickly become a trending topic online, with fans reflecting on the end of one of K-entertainment's most recognizable long-term relationships.
This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.
