Singer and actress IU has directly addressed rumors after being seen with actor Lee Jong-suk in what many fans speculated were matching luxury outfits.

Recently, online communities were abuzz as photos surfaced showing IU and Lee Jong-suk each wearing what appeared to be the same Balenciaga zip-up hoodie. The high-end piece, reportedly priced at around 3 million won, fueled rumors of a 'couple look' among celebrity watchers.

IU’s appearance in the hoodie was first revealed on January 5 through the personal social media account of actress Lee Yeon. The casual snapshots showed IU pairing the designer zip-up with a bucket hat, radiating a relaxed charm in her everyday life.

Attention intensified on January 8 when actor Ryu Hye-young’s channel featured a recent video update of Lee Jong-suk. The clip, believed to show the cast gathering of the tvN drama ‘Seochodong’, highlighted Lee Jong-suk wearing a similar zip-up hoodie, spurring further speculation about a couple’s coordinated style.

As online chatter grew, fans noted the closeness in appearance of the two stars’ outfits, fueling widespread belief they were intentionally matching. However, IU cleared the air on her communication app with fans, simply commenting: “It’s a different outfit…?”—firmly denying the ‘couple look’ accusations.

IU and Lee Jong-suk went public with their relationship in December 2022, acknowledging they were dating. At the time, Lee Jong-suk drew attention with his affectionate acceptance speech directed at a special person, following his Grand Prize win at the ‘2022 MBC Drama Awards’. Their relationship has since been widely followed by fans and the entertainment media.

Looking ahead, IU is set to return to television in April with the upcoming MBC drama ‘The Great Lady of the 21st Century’. Meanwhile, Lee Jong-suk is preparing for the release of the Disney+ original series ‘Remarried Empress’.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Channel ‘Ryu Hye-young Lemon and Raw Fish’, Lee Yeon personal account