Sooyoung of Girls' Generation and Actor Jung Kyung-ho End 14-Year Relationship

Sooyoung, a member of Girls' Generation, and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their 14-year relationship. Their respective agencies confirmed through official statements that they decided to part ways recently but agreed to support one another as colleagues moving forward.

The reason for the breakup is said to be a natural separation due to busy schedules. Jung Kyung-ho has been continuously busy with his activities, while Sooyoung has been traveling between South Korea and Japan to fulfill her commitments, making it difficult for them to meet regularly.

Immediately after the news was released, fans poured out their support. Sooyoung’s latest Instagram post was flooded with positive messages such as “We’ll be cheering for you,” “We respect you,” “You’ll be fine,” and “We’ll always be with you.” By the morning of the news release, approximately 5,700 comments had been left, a sharp increase compared to the average of 100 to 600 comments on her posts over the previous month.

Their relationship was considered one of the longest-lasting couples in South Korea’s entertainment industry. Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho started dating in 2012 and officially acknowledged their romantic relationship in 2014. After spending over 10 years together, they were recognized as one of South Korea’s most enduring celebrity couples.

One symbol of their relationship was their shared pet dog, Ho-young. The name was derived from one character from Sooyoung’s surname “Young” and one character from Jung Kyung-ho’s surname “Ho,” and it was well-known among fans. In 2020, the couple even shared a cake with the message “Ho-young-ah, Aebong-ah, let’s stay together for a long time,” and Ho-young appeared frequently on their social media accounts afterward.

Fans’ reactions were a mix of shock and sadness. Many were unprepared for the breakup of a couple who had been together for over 10 years, but at the same time, warm messages of support for Sooyoung continued to pour in.