Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung Ho have reportedly ended their long relationship after more than 12 years together, leaving fans shocked and emotional as they reflect on one of K-entertainment’s most famous couples.
According to reports, both stars’ agencies have confirmed that the couple recently decided to split up after growing apart over time. The two are said to have agreed to remain supportive colleagues moving forward.
Their split quickly became a hot topic online, especially among fans who had long been waiting for the couple to finally get married.
Jung and Sooyoung first met at church and began dating in 2012. They later went public with their relationship in 2014 and have remained open about their affection for each other over the years, often mentioning each other during interviews and public appearances, KDramaStars reported.
Because of this openness, many supporters believed their relationship was stable and long-term.
Jung Kyung Ho faces backlash
In the days following the announcement, reactions online were mixed. Some fans expressed sadness, while others focused criticism on Jung Kyung Ho, with some social media users saying he should take steps towards marriage after such a long relationship.
The backlash spread quickly across all platforms, although neither star has publicly responded to the criticism. The interest in the breakup has also led fans to revisit past posts on social media.
According to KPopHit, one attention-grabbing moment was Jung’s Instagram story posted on April 8, which featured cherry blossoms with the caption, “I saw them too.”
Fans pointed out that Sooyoung had shared a similar photo of cherry blossoms a few days earlier, sparking speculation that the posts reflected moments they couldn’t share together. The rendition went viral, garnering over a million views in online discussions.
The couple’s relationship had long been considered one of the most stable in the Korean entertainment industry. Over the years, they have often been surrounded by wedding rumors, fueled by public appearances, small personal gestures and comments from people close to them.
One widely discussed moment involved Jung wearing a ring on his left hand during a YouTube appearance, which sparked engagement speculation at the time. He later described it as a personal accessory without further explanation.
