
In what started as a rumor, it has been confirmed that Korean superstar IU and actor Lee Jong Suk are in a relationship.
In a statement released by Lee Jong Suk's agency, it has been confirmed that the two stars "are maintaining a serious relationship."
"Actor Lee Jong Suk and IU recently progressed from being close acquaintances into being a couple, and they are maintaining a serious relationship," the statement read, according to the Korean news website Soompi.
"Please show lots of support so they can continue their beautiful relationship."
EDAM Entertainment, the agency of IU, also confirmed her relationship with the 33-year-old actor.
"IU and Lee Jong Suk recently progressed from being close acquaintances into a good relationship. We ask for the warm reception of fans," the statement read.
Before the confirmation, the Korean media outlet Dispatch reported that IU and Lee Jong Suk spent Christmas in Nagoya, Japan.
It has also been reported that Lee Jong Suk personally arranged the trip as he booked the resort and a pickup escort for IU and her brother without his manager's help.
Congratulations to the new couple!
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