From Lee Jae-wook and aespa's Karina to Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee: 7 Korean celebrity pairs who ended their relationship in 2024

The year 2024 has been marked by several high-profile South Korean celebrity pair breakups that caught public attention. These couples, often admired for their talent and influence, faced the challenges of maintaining relationships under intense public scrutiny.

For married couples, like Hwang Jung-Eum and Lee Young-Don or Park Ji-Yeon and Hwang Jae-Gyun, navigating family life amidst personal and professional commitments proved especially tough. Let's take a deep dive into 7 high-profile breakups of 2024.

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7 South Korean celebrity couples who didn't make it past 2024

Here’s a closer look at the seven notable breakups and their timelines.

1) Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee

Ryu Jun-yeol and Han So-hee confirmed their relationship earlier in 2024, but it ended abruptly by late March. This relationship sparked significant media interest in early 2024 as Ryu Jun-yeol was dating actress Lee Hyeri.

Han So-hee and Hyeri got into an online fight, making the matter worse. A few days later, Han So-hee & Ryu Jun-yeol's agencies cited that the actors had broken up.

Ryu Jun-Yeol and Han So-Hee. (Images via Instagram/@xeesoxee and @ryusdb)

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2) Lee Jae-wook and aespa’s Karina

Actor Lee Jae-wook and aespa’s Karina were revealed to be dating in February 2024. Their agencies confirmed the breakup in early April, stating that they had decided to remain friends. Karina had even issued a handwritten apology to fans earlier during their short-lived romance, reflecting the pressure idols face when dating publicly.

Lee Jae-Wook and aespa’s Karina. (Images via Instagram/@jxxvvxxk and @aespa_official)

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3) Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Ho-yeon

Lee Dong-Hwi and Squid Game actress Jung Ho-Yeon, known for their long-term relationship since 2015, reportedly ended their partnership this year. This high-profile Korean celebrity couple had been private about their relationship.

On November 26, a report revealed that Jung Ho Yeon and Lee Dong Hwi had broken up. Both actors' agencies confirmed the split and stated that they would remain good colleagues, as reported by Soompi.

Lee Dong-Hwi and Jung Ho-Yeon. (Images via Instagram/@dlehdgnl and @hoooooyeony)

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4) Kwak Si-yang and Im Hyun-joo

Actor Kwak Si-yang and model-turned-actress Im Hyun-joo had kept their relationship low-profile, but reports of their split surfaced in November 2024. The exact timeline of their relationship remains unclear, though their agencies cited differing schedules played a major role in the breakup.

Kwak Si-Yang and Im Hyun-Joo. (Images via Instagram/@im_hyeonzzu and @siyang87k)

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5) Yoo Jeong and Lee Kyu-han

Yoo Jeong and Lee Kyu-han had been dating for about a year before calling it quits in August 2024. The couple was beloved by fans for their cheerful public appearances. Their agencies confirmed the separation, citing mutual respect as the foundation of their decision.

Lee Kyu-han known for 'The Judge From Hell'. (Image via X/@kdrama_ahjumma)

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6) Hwang Jung-eum and Lee Young-don

Hwang Jung-eum and her husband Lee Young-don shocked fans when they announced their divorce this year. Married since 2016, the Korean celebrity couple had briefly filed for divorce in 2020 but reconciled. Unfortunately, in 2024, they officially decided to part ways, stating irreconcilable differences as the cause. They share a child together and have expressed their commitment to co-parenting.

Hwang Jung-eum and Lee Young-don. (Image via X/@kdramahandle)

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7) Lee Yoon-jin and Lee Beom-soo

The marriage of actress Lee Yoon-jin and veteran actor Lee Beom-soo also came to an end in 2024. After years of being considered one of the more stable Korean celebrity couples in the entertainment industry, their divorce surprised many. Their separation was reportedly amicable, with both prioritizing their family during this transition.

Lee Yoon-Jin and Lee Beom-soo. (Image via X/@kdramahandle)

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These celebrities continue to have the unwavering support of their fans as they move forward in their respective journeys.