Real-life love stories in the South Korean entertainment industry have long been a subject of fascination for fans worldwide. With their picture-perfect visuals, on-screen chemistry, and fairy tale-like moments, it’s hard not to get swept up in the romantic possibilities of our favorite K-drama stars and K-pop idols. These love stories, when confirmed, often break the internet, sparking celebrations, shipping wars, and endless fan discussions.
Here are some of the most talked-about short-lived love stories of the K-entertainment industry that left fans surprised.
Kim Go Eun & Shin Ha Kyun [8 Months]
Kim Go Eun and veteran actor Shin Ha Kyun surprised many when they confirmed their relationship in 2016. The couple, who were under the same agency and bonded through their shared interest in skin diving, made headlines due to their 17-year age difference. After dating publicly for eight months, they parted ways in early 2017, citing busy schedules. The breakup was amicable, and they chose to remain as colleagues.
Kim Bum and Moon Geun Young [7 Months]
Actors Kim Bum and Moon Geun Young, who starred together in ‘Goddess of Fire, Jung-yi,’ confirmed their relationship in November 2013. Fans adored the couple’s natural chemistry and adorable dates. They started developing feelings while filming the drama, but after seven months of dating, they broke up in May 2014. Their agencies reported they’ve ended on good terms and will be maintaining their relationship as colleagues supporting each other.
Lee Min Ho & Park Min Young [5 Months]
In 2011, fans of the hit action-romance ‘City Hunter’ were thrilled when Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young turned their on-screen romance into a real-life one. But, just five months after going public, their agencies confirmed their breakup, leaving fans heartbroken. Like many other celeb couples, their busy schedules kept them from seeing each other often, and they naturally grew apart.
Nam Joo Hyuk & Lee Sung Kyung [4 Months]
The chemistry between ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’ stars Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung was so strong on-screen that fans hoped it was real, and it was. The duo, who were close since their modelling days under YG Entertainment, confirmed their relationship in April 2017. But after just four months of dating, the agency confirmed their breakup in August. Despite the brief romance, their story remains the most talked-about among K-drama fans.
Lee Dong Wook & Bae Suzy [4 Months]
Fans were ecstatic when K-drama stars Lee Dong Wook and Bae Suzy were revealed to be dating in early 2018. The pair reportedly met during a casual gathering and hit it off, but the relationship ended four months later. According to sources, their busy schedules made it hard to sustain the connection, and they naturally ended up going their separate ways.
Jisoo & Ahn Bo Hyun [3 Months]
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun made headlines in August 2023 when Dispatch broke the news of their relationship. The public response was massive; however, by October, the couple had called it quits. Their agencies explained that their busy schedules made it hard to maintain the relationship, and they chose to part ways while remaining supportive colleagues.
Lee Jae Wook & Karina [5 Weeks]
When ‘Alchemy of Souls’ star Lee Jae Wook and aespa’s Karina confirmed their relationship in February 2024, it quickly became a hot topic. They reportedly met at the Prada fashion show in Milan in January and began dating shortly afterward. However, just five weeks after going public, they announced their breakup. The decision was primarily attributed to the emotional toll inflicted by malicious comments and a sense of remorse towards their fans.
Ryu Jun Yeol & Han So Hee [2 Weeks]
Possibly one of the shortest public celebrity relationships in Korean entertainment, Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee’s romance lasted just two weeks after it became public. In early March 2024, rumours of their dating spread online after someone spotted them vacationing together in Hawaii, which was later confirmed by the actress herself in a lengthy statement on her personal blog. On March 30, it was reported that the couple had broken up, and the two found their roles as actors to be more important.
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