In a surprising development for K-drama and K-pop fans, actors Choi Soo-young and Jung Kyung-ho have reportedly ended their long-term relationship after 14 years together.
On Tuesday, June 9, reports emerged confirming that the Hospital Playlist star and Girls’ Generation member have decided to part ways, bringing an end to one of South Korea’s most admired celebrity relationships.
Confirming the reports, Soo young’s agency stated that the two stars have officially separated but will continue to maintain a positive relationship as colleagues.
“It is true that the two have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues,” the agency shared in an official statement.
Jung Kyung-ho’s representatives also confirmed the separation, saying the breakup had taken place, though details regarding the timing remain private.
“It is true that they have broken up with Choi Soo-young. As this concerns a personal matter, it is difficult to confirm the exact timing. Their busy schedules appear to have played a role in the decision,” the actor’s agency stated.
Speculation surrounding trouble in the couple’s relationship had recently intensified after fans noticed that the pair had unfollowed one another on social media, sparking breakup rumours online.
The news quickly spread across social media platforms, leaving many fans shocked and emotional over the end of one of the entertainment industry’s longest-standing relationships.
Many fans expressed disbelief, with some admitting they had expected wedding news instead of a breakup announcement after more than a decade together.
One fan wrote that the news came as a complete shock, saying they had hoped to hear marriage updates rather than separation reports.
Another reacted with disbelief, while several others shared disappointment, saying they had supported the couple since the beginning of their relationship.
Some social media users also reflected on the length of the relationship, suggesting that after spending so many years together, fans naturally expected the pair to eventually tie the knot.
Choi Soo-young and Jung Kyung-ho reportedly began dating in September 2012 before publicly confirming their relationship in January 2014, becoming one of the most beloved celebrity couples in the Korean entertainment industry.
