The breakup rumors surrounding top star couple Lee Jong-suk and IU were, quite literally, just 'rumors.'

According to an OSEN report on the 20th, singer and actress IU and Lee Jong-suk have been confirmed to be dating for three years based on deep affection.

In this regard, a close associate told OSEN, "IU and Lee Jong-suk are still seeing each other well," dismissing the breakup rumors that have surfaced repeatedly.

Lee Jong-suk and IU officially acknowledged their relationship in December 2022 and have been continuing their public romance since then. The couple has indirectly mentioned each other at official events, while reports of Lee Jong-suk attending IU's concert have also made headlines, showing they have quietly maintained their love.

However, recently, breakup rumors surrounding the three-year couple surfaced. On May 16, IU, who celebrated her birthday, was spotted with BTS's V at a high-end restaurant, and a photo of IU meeting her close friend Kang Han-na on her birthday further drew attention to the breakup rumors.

As it turns out, the sighting of IU and V was actually a casual dinner with friends at the restaurant of chef Anh Sung-jae, where they built their friendship while shooting a music video in the past.

In particular, Lee Jong-suk is set to shoot his new upcoming project 'Remarriage Emperor' with long-term overseas location filming planned. Some expressed concern about the couple naturally becoming a 'long-distance couple,' but an associate revealed that "they are still seeing each other well," suggesting their strong affection.

Meanwhile, IU is set to release her third remake album 'Flower Bookmark 3' on the 27th and will begin her full-scale music activities. Lee Jong-suk is also preparing to shoot 'Remarriage Emperor,' following his new work, tvN's 'Seochodong.'

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