Jung Kyung Ho and Girls' Generation member Sooyoung have ended their romantic relationship after 14 years together. The couple, who had been dating since 2012, confirmed their breakup through their respective agencies on June 9, following a report by a Korean media outlet that they had grown apart due to demanding work schedules.
Breakup Confirmed by Agencies
According to Soompi, the news broke on June 9 when a media outlet reported that Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung had become distant because of their increasingly packed professional commitments. The report indicated that the couple naturally went their separate ways after a long-term relationship that had consistently attracted public interest from fans in South Korea and internationally.
Sooyoung's agency, SARAM Entertainment, confirmed the news in a brief statement: "It is true that they have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues." Similarly, Jung Kyung Ho's agency, Management Allum, addressed the report and confirmed the split: "It is true that they have broken up. As it is a private matter, it is difficult to provide further details." Neither agency disclosed the exact timing of the breakup or elaborated on the reasons beyond confirming the end of the relationship.
Relationship Timeline
Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung were widely regarded as one of the most prominent long-term couples in the Korean entertainment industry. They began dating in 2012 and went public with their relationship in January 2014 after acknowledging dating rumors. Throughout their relationship, they garnered attention for balancing successful careers while maintaining a largely private personal life. Jung Kyung Ho is renowned for his work in Korean dramas and films, while Sooyoung rose to fame as a member of the iconic girl group Girls' Generation before expanding her career into acting.
Over the years, the couple received widespread support from fans for their steady relationship. Their breakup marks the end of one of the most closely followed celebrity relationships in Korean entertainment.
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