Korean celeb couples breaking up have been making headlines all over social media this 2023. Even international celebrity couples have been separating this year, which led to everyone thinking of the reasons for the heartbreaking breakups. After staying tuned with all the love stories that came to an end, here are the possible reasons why Korean celeb couples are breaking up. Well, these heartbreaks are opening to new beginnings. We’ll also add a few Korean celeb couples who broke up this year and had fans teary-eyed.
2023 Korean Celeb Couples’ Announcements That Broke Fans’ Hearts
Who would have thought that this year would finish with a lengthy list of Korean celeb couples breakups? 2023 began with surprising dating news in the acting and idol industries, but the nearing end broke many fans’ hearts. ICYMI, here are some reported 2023 breakups from the K-entertainment industry before we get into the top reasons for couples separating.
- Wonder Girls’ Yubin and Kwon Soon Woo
- Rhymer and Ahn Hyun Mo
- Park Ji Yoon and Choi Dong Seok
- Seo Sa Rang and Lee Jung Hwan
- Jung Joo Yeon and partner
- Kim Byung Man and partner
- FT ISLAND’s Minhwan and LABOUM’s Yulhee
- BTS V and BLACKPINK Jennie
5. Falling out of Love
This often happens to people who have known and been together for a long time already. Unfortunately, it isn’t just dramas or series where the “one day, you’re all good, and the next day, you wake up and feel nothing anymore” happens. This may not be something Korean celeb couples say, but it might be one of those reasons for breaking up.
There are several 2023 breakups who were those in long-term relationships and marriages even. These include the six-year reel-to-real couple from Reply 1988, Lee Hye Ri and Ryu Jun Yeol. The two decided to separate ways after their long-term relationship, which they publicly announced in 2017. Their agencies confirmed the breakup news, and the two were said to continue to be good friends after.
4. Fans’ Reactions
Sometimes, fangirl or fanboying goes beyond morals and affects the personal lives of these Korean celeb couples. It may be easy to say not to be bothered by fans’ and netizens’ backlash, but indeed, words cut deep. Some may not even realize how their comments and negative reactions to Korean celeb couples may have an effect on their relationship. This had been a significant problem way back in the second-gen and early third-gen, wherein idols even apologized to their fans because of their relationships.
If these couples receive major backlash over their relationship, a domino effect may begin. It could affect their career, acting, or idol; advertisements and endorsements may also be pulled out, and these unfortunate reactions may hurt their careers in the short or even long run.
3. Unsupportive With Each Other’s Endeavors
In relationships, aside from love, support is one of the most needed aspects to keep and let things grow beautifully. One of the most known Korean celeb couples who are very supportive of one another is the long-term couple Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin. Being supportive of each other allows both in the relationship to love and cherish what they’re doing and share it with the person they value.
Unfortunately, not all love stories have the same support system as Min Ah and Woo Bin’s. With this problem, it is difficult to talk and share your passion with someone who seems disinterested. Korean celeb couples breaking up due to this matter could mostly happen between partners in different fields, maybe an actor and businesswoman or another profession; it could be one of the downsides.
While it might not be expected to hear about unsupportiveness, it feels like a hit in the gut. Apparently, another 2023 Korean celeb couple breakup might have ended for this reason. Comedian Lee Se Young and her fiancé have reported to have parted ways early this year with no confirmed cause. But the comedian’s Instagram post about leaving an unsupportive partner sparked rumors about the couple’s separation.
2. Personality Differences
In relationships, even long-term ones, personality differences could still be a reason for their ending. Finding someone that would fit one’s personality might sometimes be a shot in the dark, and just like us, Korean celeb couples may encounter the same problem.
This might not be a common excuse we hear from actors and agencies, but it sure can be one of the reasons for heartbreaking love stories. It may take a few months or long years to know someone well truly. Unfortunately, at times, even if we think we know them, they become someone who seems like a stranger.
Actress and influencer Ki Eun Se and her non-celebrity husband were reportedly separating after 11 years of marriage. Ki’s management, Sublime, confirmed that the two decided to part ways due to their personal differences.
Another known breakup that was because of their contrasting personalities was the once-favorite reel-to-real ship, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, AKA the SongSong couple. The actress’s agency released a statement confirming the divorce news and mentioned that “the two were unable to overcome their differences,” which led to the heartbreaking decision.
1. Jampacked and Busy Schedules
This is the most commonly used reason for Korean celeb couples (and idols, too) breaking up. Fans have heard of these ‘busy schedules’ from ex-couples’ agencies that caused the end of their relationships. These fans have probably been tired of reading the same reason over and over again, and who are we to doubt it? It might be the most straightforward reason to give out, but it’s one of the most understandable as well.
Actors, just like idols, are known to be working almost all year round. Aside from series and movie filming, Korean celebs also promote their projects on different shows to be guests, numerous advertisements to endorse, photoshoots, and many more. It’s tough to handle one’s career, along with love, which leads to these Korean celeb couples having a mutual decision and sacrificing the latter aspect.
Among the 2023 breakups, BLACKPINK Jisoo and actor Ahn Bo Hyun’s short-term relationship ended because of busy schedules, according to industry insiders. While they were one of the most surprising couples announced this year, Jisoo and Bo Hyun’s relationship’s end was unexpected, too. On October 24, YG Entertainment confirmed the circulating reports about the couple’s breakup.
After seven years of a publicized relationship, actors Baek Jin Hee and Yoon Hyun Min also have broken up due to tight schedules. “It’s true that Yoon Hyun Min and Baek Jin Hee have broken up. As both of them are busy with acting projects, they wound up parting ways,” Hyun Min’s agency confirmed on September 4.
There could be many more reasons that led to the Korean celeb couples breakup, but this list were just some significant ones we thought of. What is the most heartbreaking Korean celeb couple breakup for you? Share them with us in the comments below.