IU and Lee Jong Suk had indeed confirmed their dating relationship. However, did you realize why Dispatch revealed their official 2023 couple just hours before the new year begins? Check out the following reports for the complete discussions.
IU and Lee Jong Suk: Dispatch Official New Year Couple 2023
Dispatch truly never misses its annual new year couple reveal! After kicking off last year with D’FESTA and its official couple Hyomin and Hwang Ui Jo, Dispatch Korea decided to end 2022 with another marvelous new year couple: IU and Lee Jong Suk.
Through an exclusive report on December 31, 2022, Dispatch Korea reported that singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong Suk had been in a dating relationship. According to Dispatch, the two artists went on a private vacation in Japan and went through a lengthy procedure to hide their relationships.
Lee Jong Suk and IU met 10 years ago through Inkigayo. And as time passed, their relationship went from acquaintances to close friends. Today, these close friends realized their feelings had improved and finally progressed to lovers.
It sounds like the perfect Korean drama to watch, don’t you think?
IU and Lee Jong Suk Took a Private Couple Vacation in Nagoya – Japan
Further in the report, Dispatch revealed to have captured IU and Lee Jong Suk in a private Christmas date in Nagoya, Japan. But what makes it interesting is the lengthy procedure the two artists took to keep their relationship private.
Still, Dispatch being Dispatch, they still managed to sniff the couple’s trace and get enough evidence to make IU and Lee Jong Suk their official 2023 New Year couple.
According to the Dispatch report, IU and Lee Jong Suk took a quiet Christmas vacation for 3 days and 2 nights at the Amanemu Luxury Resort in Nagoya. Lee Jong Suk had completed his fan meeting schedule in Japan before going back and forth between Osaka (Dec 20) to Tokyo (Dec 23) and finally went to Nagoya on December 24.
What is most interesting is that Lee Jong Suk did not tell anyone about this trip, not even his manager. Instead, he booked the hotel and requested a personal pick-up service all by himself.
“Lee Jong Suk made a reservation for the hotel himself and requested a pick-up service.”
a personal aide of Lee Jong Suk and IU.
4 Months of Dating Relationship: Both Families Have Reportedly Acknowledged Each Other
At the same time, IU boarded her plane to Nagoya with her younger brother on December 24. During this time, Lee Jong Suk was the one in charge of the trip. Amidst his busy fan meeting schedule, Lee Jong Suk made sure to take care of IU and her younger brother during their vacation in Nagoya.
After all, IU and Lee Jong Suk had reportedly been dating for about 4 months. And during this time, both families seemed to have known each other very well, seeing that Lee Jong Suk even invited IU’s younger brother to join the trip and took care of them very well.
Not only that, but it also makes sense now how IU and her extended efforts to sing a congratulatory song at the wedding of Lee Jong Suk’s younger brother.
“The two families had acknowledged their relationship. IU sang a congratulatory song for Lee Jong Suk’s younger brother at his wedding, while Lee Jong Suk invited IU’s younger brother to their Christmas trip.”
IU and Lee Jong Suk’s acquaintance.
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After completing their vacation, IU and Lee Jong Suk went home separately. IU flew to Seoul directly from Nagoya, while Lee Jong Suk took a trip to Tokyo before returning to South Korea.
They did it to ensure that their trips were undetectable from the public, but Dispatch found them nevertheless.
“They have a positive influence on each other. It took about 4 months for them to develop into lovers.”
IU and Lee Jong Suk’s acquaintance.
Agencies Confirmed IU and Lee Jong Suk Dating Relationship – an Official Dispatch New Year Couple of 2023!
Finally, after Dispatch revealed that IU and Lee Jong Suk to be their 2023 New Year couple, both agencies finally confirmed their dating relationship.
Immediately after the news broke, Lee Jong Suk’s High Zium Studio agency released an official statement. They officially confirmed Lee Jong Suk’s dating relationship with singer-actress IU.
Along with High Zium Studio, IU’s EDAM Entertainment agency also confirmed the news.
“IU and Lee Jong Suk recently progressed from being close acquaintances into a good relationship. Therefore, we ask for the warm reception of fans.”
EDAM Entertainment.
Why Dispatch Hastily Revealed 2023 Couple Shortly Before New Year?
Now, while we’re all happy and excited about the sweet new couple, the question remains: it’s not even New Year yet, but why Dispatch hastily revealed their 2023 couple?
Indeed, there was no official statement is available from Dispatch. However, the most possible answer will be because of Lee Jong Suk’s acceptance speech during MBC Drama Awards. At the time, Lee Jong Suk won the Daesang for his performance in Big Mouth. Then, he expressed heartwarming gratitude to a special person.
“After completing military service, I felt a lot of worries, fears, and troubles. However, at that time, there was someone who helped me find a good direction as a human being and to think positively.
Through this opportunity, I wanted to tell the person that I am thankful for always being so admirable. I have liked you a lot for a very long time, and I greatly respect and admire you.”
Lee Jong Suk’s acceptance speech at MBC Drama Awards.
Since the shocking speech, rumors have been circulating that Lee Jong Suk’s words were particularly delivered for a special person. And although the agency had denied the rumors, it was only a matter of time before someone noticed Lee Jong Suk dating relationship with IU, especially with such a sweet and public confession.
That is why without further ado, Dispatch officially claimed IU and Lee Jong Suk to be their official new year couple of 2023 even before midnight strikes. They just cannot miss the opportunity!
Your Thoughts?
So, what do you think about the Dispatch 2023 New Year couple, IU and Lee Jong Suk? Kpoppost team of writers would like to congratulate the new couple. We wish them the happiest and healtiest relationship for years and years ahead.
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And have a happy and prosperous new year!
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