Following the news that singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong Suk ended their relationship after four years of public dating, recent comments made by IU’s close friend, actress Yoo In Na, have once again attracted attention.
In April, IU appeared on Yoo In Na’s YouTube channel, “Yoo on the radio,” in which the two friends shared a candid conversation on various topics.
During the show, IU was asked if she preferred “a partner who is like an alarm clock” or “a partner who is carefree and goes with the flow.” He chose the “alarm clock” type. IU explained, “If someone always said, ‘It goes with anything,’ I think I’d lose some energy. I’m the type to adapt to other people, so I think someone like an alarm clock would be nice.”
Yoo In Na immediately laughed and replied: “Don’t be ridiculous.” He continued, “If someone asks IU to do something, she will agree to anything. She follows it to a dangerous level. Even when she is completely exhausted, she doesn’t tell anyone that she is drained. First she finishes everything, then she collapses and ends up in the hospital. She should choose the carefree kind of partner instead.”
Laughing, IU agreed, saying: “Maybe that would be better.”
Meanwhile, on July 10, IU and Lee Jong Suk officially announced their breakup. Both their agencies said the two had decided to part ways and remain supportive colleagues. However, they declined to comment on the timing or reason for the split, citing privacy.
IU and Lee Jong Suk met for the first time while hosting SBS Inkigayo in 2012 and remained close friends for nearly a decade. In December 2022, after Lee Jong Suk won the Grand Prix at MBC Drama Awards 2022he thanked a special person during his acceptance speech, saying: “After completing my military service, I went through a lot of worries and fears. There was someone who helped me become a better person and think more positively. Thank you for always being so wonderful. I have liked you for a long time and really respect you.” His heartfelt words quickly sparked dating rumors, and the following day both stars confirmed they were in a relationship, becoming one of Korea’s most beloved celebrity couples.
However, after four years of public dating, the couple decided to end their romantic relationship, leaving many fans saddened by the news.
Sources: Daum | News 1
