Girls' Generation's Sooyoung, Jung Kyung-ho split after 14 years; agency confirms

Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho have ended their relationship after nearly 14 years together. The confirmed split follows online speculation after fans noticed changes in their social media follows.

In Short

• Fans spotted both stars missing from each other's following lists online
• Saram Entertainment confirmed the split in a brief statement to Xportsnews
• The couple began dating in September 2012 and went public later

Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho have ended their relationship, with Sooyoung’s agency confirming the breakup after nearly 14 years together. The news comes amid growing online speculation after fans noticed that the two no longer appeared on each other’s social media following lists.

The breakup marks the end of one of the Korean entertainment industry’s most closely followed relationships. Since publicly confirming their romance in 2014, Sooyoung and Jung had been regarded as one of South Korea’s most popular celebrity couples.

Confirming the development, an official from Sooyoung’s agency, Saram Entertainment, told Xportsnews, “That is true. Sooyoung and Jung Kyung-ho recently broke up.” As of Tuesday, neither Sooyoung nor Jung Kyung-ho appeared on each other’s following lists, leading to widespread discussion across social media platforms and online communities.

Sooyoung, who has been a member of Girls’ Generation since the group’s debut in 2007, has also built an acting career over the years. Her drama credits include My Spring Days, The Man Who Feeds the Night, Run On, Strangers, Please Stop Drinking and Idol I. Jung Kyung-ho is known for his roles in Hospital Playlist, Time Between Dog and Wolf, Prison Playbook, and Crash Course in Romance.

The two began dating in September 2012. After months of speculation over their rumoured relationship, they confirmed their romance in January 2014, becoming one of the few celebrity couples in Korea to publicly acknowledge their relationship. In interviews and television appearances, both had often spoken warmly about each other, and the pair were also noted for travelling together.

Over the years, their long relationship led to speculation among fans that Sooyoung could become the first married member of Girls’ Generation. However, neither Sooyoung nor Jung publicly commented on marriage plans. The breakup, now officially confirmed, follows days of online rumours and marks the end of a relationship that had remained in the public eye for years.

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