Unverified breakup rumors about celebrity couple IU and Lee Jong-suk are gaining traction on Chinese social media, sparking widespread attention and concern among fans. However, these claims appear to be baseless and not supported by any official confirmation.

Recently, online communities such as Weibo began speculating that the couple may have gone their separate ways. Some netizens pointed to IU wearing a ring on her index finger in a recent video, interpreting it as a symbolic gesture. One user commented, “In Korea, wearing a ring on the index finger means you’re single,” and questioned whether this implied a breakup with actor Lee Jong-suk.

Despite the online chatter, the rumor lacks factual grounding and remains purely speculative. Such assumptions about Korean celebrities are not uncommon in China, where past relationship rumors have also turned out to be unfounded. Many local netizens have expressed skepticism, noting the absence of any official statements or credible evidence.

Meanwhile, the couple has remained publicly committed since confirming their relationship. Lee Jong-suk is currently preparing for his return to the small screen with tvN’s upcoming legal drama Seocho-dong, which follows the stories of young and passionate lawyers working in a bustling legal district.

IU is also keeping busy, having chosen MBC’s new drama 21st Century Lady Daegun (Gajé) as her next project. Set in an alternate modern-day Korea ruled by a constitutional monarchy, the series tells the unconventional romance between a chaebol heiress dissatisfied with her “commoner” status and a royal prince stripped of power. IU will be starring opposite actor Chang Woo-seok, raising anticipation for this unique storyline.

Despite the swirling rumors, both IU and Lee Jong-suk continue to focus on their careers, leaving fans hopeful that their relationship remains unaffected.