11 Korean Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up in 2023, from Breakups to Divorces

Kapanlagi.com - Separation from a loved one can be one of the unwanted moments in romantic life. No one wants to break up with their partner, whether you are an ordinary person or a celebrity, including Korean celebrities.

However, 2023 became a year where many celebrities announced their separation from their partners. Some ended their relationship while still dating. There were also those who decided to divorce from their marriage.

Here are 11 Korean celebrity names who announced their breakup news throughout 2023!

1. Baek Jin Hee and Yoo Hyun Min

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The first couple is actor and actress Yoon Hyun Min and Baek Jin Hee who have been dating since 2016. They have been in a relationship for 7 years. They started dating after appearing together in the drama MY DAUGHTER, GEUM SA-WOL.

Unfortunately, the couple, who were thought to be getting married, had to end their relationship on September 4, 2023 due to their busy acting schedules. Even though they are no longer lovers, they agreed to continue supporting each other as colleagues.

2. Ki Eun Se

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Actress in the drama THE GOOD AND BAD MOTHER, Ki Eun Se announced her divorce from her husband in 2023. She decided to divorce after building a household with a Korean-American man for 11 years.

Ki Eun Se married her non-celebrity husband in 2012. Initially, news of her divorce was announced in the media in September 2023. Ki Eun Se confirmed this through her personal Instagram account on Friday (22/9/2023). The 40-year-old woman did not disclose the reason for her divorce and promised to do her best to show her career.

3. Yubin Wonder Girl's and Kwon Soon Woo

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Idol Yubin Wonder Girl's is also rumored to have broken up with her tennis player partner, Kwon Soon Woo. The couple announced their relationship to the public on May 22, 2023. Since the announcement, they have been following each other on their respective Instagram accounts and have couple photos.

However, after only 4 months of dating, they are reported to have broken up on October 5, 2023. Speculations arose as they no longer follow each other on social media and the couple photos were deleted. Regarding this news, Yubin's agency confirmed that they have indeed broken up and agreed to remain supportive friends.

4. Ahn Bo Hyun and Jisoo BLACKPINK

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Korean actor Ahn Bo Hyun and BLACKPINK idol member Jisoo were rumored to be dating. Not long after, they confirmed that they were in a romantic relationship in August 2023. At that time, Dispatch released news that Ahn Bo Hyun often visited Jisoo's house amidst his busy schedule after BLACKPINK concerts. Their relationship made the public swoon over Ahn Bo Hyun's sweet gesture of visiting his girlfriend despite his hectic schedule.

Unfortunately, the love story of these two lovebirds did not last long. According to JTBC on Tuesday (October 24, 2023), Jisoo and Ahn Bo Hyun were reported to have ended their relationship. They broke up due to their respective busy schedules.

5. Seo Sarang Ex-SUS4 and Lee Jeong Hwan

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Former member SUS4, Seo Sarang, announced her divorce with her husband on November 2, 2023. She announced the news through her Instagram account.

This former K-Pop idol married a man named Lee Jeong Hwan. They have one child together born in 2019. Along with the divorce news, Seo Sarang revealed that she experienced domestic violence from her ex-husband. However, her husband denied the accusations.

6. Jung Ju Yeon

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Actress Jung Joo Yeon may be the shortest-lived actress in marriage. She announced her divorce with her husband on November 4, 2023, after 6 months of marriage.

The actress from the dramas STORMY LOVERS, PRINCESS AURORA, and CITY OF THE SUN married a non-celebrity in March 2023. However, since they did not register their marriage, they do not need to go through a formal divorce process.

7. Ahn Hyun Mo and Rhymer

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CEO of Brand New Music, Rhymer, and TV presenter Ahn Hyun Mo announced their divorce after 6 years of marriage. The couple, who were previously known for appearing on the variety show SAME BED, DIFFERENT DREAMS 2: YOU ARE MY DESTINY, got married in 2017.

Their divorce was first announced by Dispatch on November 6, 2023. In the statement, it was reported that they had been living separately since May 2023 and finalized their divorce in November 2023.

8. Kim Byung Man

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Popular comedian, Kim Byung Man, announced his divorce on November 22, 2023. He decided to separate from the woman he had been married to for 12 years.

This news was announced by Kim Byung Man's agency, Sky Turtle. The announcement also explained that he and his ex-wife had been living separately and divorced several months before it was made public. Kim Byung Man and his wife, who is 7 years older, got married in 2011.

9. Hyeri Girl's Day and Ryu Jun Yeol

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The most phenomenal breakup news in 2023 comes from the couple Hyeri Girl's Day and actor Ryu Jun Yeol. The cast of the drama REPLY 1998 has been in a relationship since 2017. They even didn't hesitate to support each other by sending food trucks to each other's dramas.

Unfortunately, after dating for approximately 6 years, they announced their breakup news on November 13, 2023. Their breakup news was later confirmed by Ryu Jun Yeol's agency, C-JeS Studios, and Hyeri's agency, Creative Group ING.

10. Minhwan FT ISLAND and Yulhee LABOUM

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Another breakup news comes from the married idol couple from K-Pop gen 2, Minhwan FT ISLAND and Yulhee LABOUM. The couple had a private wedding on October 19, 2018. Their relationship drew attention due to their young age, with Minhwan being 26 years old and Yulhee being 21 years old.

After getting married, they were quite active in sharing their married life on their respective social media platforms. They were also blessed with three children, a pair of twin girls and one boy. However, after 5 years of marriage, they decided to divorce on December 4, 2023. Despite the separation, they will continue to co-parent their three children, although custody will be with Minhwan.

11. V BTS and Jennie BLACKPINK

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Both famous idols V BTS and Jennie BLACKPINK have been surrounded by dating rumors since mid-2022. The rumors started after a photo allegedly showing Jennie and V on vacation in Jeju Island surfaced. However, the rumors were never confirmed by the artists or their agencies. Despite that, many believe that Jennie and V are in a romantic relationship.

Now, both of them are once again hit with rumors of breaking up. This news was released by JTBC on December 6, 2023. Similar to the dating rumors, there has been no official response from the agencies or the artists themselves.

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