Sooyoung and Jung Kyung Ho CONFIRM split after 14 years of dating; decided to remain good colleagues

Jung Kyung Ho and Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung have ended their relationship after 14 years of dating. The two stars, who had been together since 2012, confirmed the breakup through their agencies after a Korean media outlet reported that they had recently grown apart because of their busy schedules. Both sides kept their statements brief and asked for privacy as they move forward as colleagues.

Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung's breakup confirmed

According to Soompi, the breakup was reported on June 9 after a media outlet claimed that Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung had become distant due to increasingly packed work schedules. The report said the couple naturally went their separate ways after a long relationship that had drawn steady public interest from fans in Korea and beyond.

Sooyoung’s agency, SARAM Entertainment, confirmed the news in a short statement. “It is true that they have broken up. They have decided to remain good colleagues.”

Jung Kyung Ho’s agency, Management Allum, also addressed the report and confirmed the split. “It is true that they have broken up. As it is a private matter, it is difficult to provide further details.”

The statements did not mention the exact timing of the breakup. Neither agency shared any further details about the reason beyond confirming the end of the relationship.

Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung's relationship timeline

Jung Kyung Ho and Sooyoung were widely seen as one of the Korean entertainment industry’s most well-known long-term couples. They began dating in 2012 and went public with their relationship in January 2014 after they acknowledged dating rumors.

Their relationship often drew attention because both stars built strong careers while keeping their personal life mostly private. Jung Kyung Ho is known for his work in Korean dramas and films, while Sooyoung rose to fame as a member of Girls’ Generation before expanding her career into acting.

Over the years, the couple received support from fans for their steady relationship. Their breakup marks the end of one of the most closely followed celebrity relationships in Korean entertainment.