IU and Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their four-year relationship. Their agencies confirmed the breakup, stating it was a mutual decision. The former couple will remain supportive colleagues and requested privacy as they focus on their respective careers

The song Golden from Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters won Song of the Year at the 2026 American Music Awards, beating tracks by Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen. The surprise victory highlighted K-pop’s expanding global influence and the rising success of fictional music acts