The rumour regarding their relationship has been officially confirmed by High Zium Studio, the agency that represents Lee Jong Suk.
Lee Jong Suk mentioned IU at MBC Awards 2022
"I had a lot of worries, fears, and anguish after completing my military service, but there was a person who helped me think positively and go in a good direction. I want to take this moment and say that I've liked you lot for a long time and I respect you so much - Lee Jong Suk.
IU's agency EDAM Entertainment has also confirmed that she is in a relationship with Lee Jong Suk.
Every New Year's, Dispatch follows a tradition in which they name a famous couple who has been dating covertly. Dispatch's New Year's Couple for 2023 was revealed to be IU and Lee Jong Suk this year.
The couple has reportedly been dating for around four months, according to Dispatch. The two were observed together while in Japan by Dispatch. They spent three days and two nights in Nagoya, Japan, taking advantage of the winter holidays.
The two were cautious about their relationship before to their trip to Japan. On December 20, Lee Jong Suk departed for Osaka, Japan, and on December 24, IU travelled to Nagoya. Their final stop was the luxury resort Amannemu in Nagoya, Japan. After his fan meeting, Lee Jong Suk travelled to Nagoya, and IU went there with her younger brother.
Even his manager was unaware that Lee Jong Suk had visited Japan. He made the hotel reservation and the pick-up request himself.