As Blackpink's Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun break up, 5 shocking K-celebrity couple splits

Not long ago, the K-pop industry was abuzz with the confirmed dating rumors between Blackpink's Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun, making them the newest power couple. However, their demanding schedules led to their recent breakup, sending shockwaves through the industry.

The split has rekindled discussions about other K-pop couple breakups that have astounded the world. Let's delve into five such K-celebrity splits that have left an indelible mark on fans worldwide.

Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun's relationship confirmation

• On August 3, the couple announced their relationship, with both agencies swiftly releasing statements, urging fans to support their union.

• The acceptance of their romance within the K-pop community was heartening, but the rapid confirmation from their agencies also raised eyebrows.
• Fans showed overwhelming support for the couple, making their subsequent split on October 24 all the more stunning.

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Five notable K-Ccelebrity breakups

1. Baekhyun and Taeyeon

EXO's Baekhyun and Girls' Generation's Taeyeon were a prominent K-pop pair, publicly confirming their relationship in 2014 but parting ways a year later. The news of their breakup came as a surprise, given their respective popularity among fans.

2. Kai and Krystal

EXO's Kai and f(x)'s Krystal, both from SM Entertainment, attracted significant attention when their relationship was made public in 2016.

Although they announced their split in 2017, rumors of a potential reunion continue to circulate.

3. Suzy and Lee Min Ho

Lee Min Ho's relationship with Suzy, a member of Miss A, garnered considerable media attention despite his prominence in the acting world.

Their romance, lasting approximately two and a half years, ended in 2017.

4. Kai (EXO) and Jennie (BLACKPINK)

The revelation of Kai and Jennie's relationship in early 2019 stirred controversy and immense backlash from some fans.

Unfortunately, the pair parted ways a few months later, presumably due to the intense public scrutiny.

 

5. Hyojong (EDawn) and Hyuna

The public relationship of Hyuna, formerly of 4Minute, and Hyojong (EDawn) from Pentagon, caused a stir in 2018.

Despite the challenges, including their removal from their agency, Cube Entertainment, the couple continued to defy odds.

However, after six years together, they recently announced their separation, leaving fans hopeful for a possible reunion.

While the K-pop industry has progressively embraced a healthier dating culture among idols and celebrities, the end of these high-profile relationships continues to deeply impact fans, shattering the idealized love stories they cherish.

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