Lee Jong Suk Had A Subtle Yet Obvious Way To Support Girlfriend IU

Each year, in the hours leading up to January 1, netizens anticipate the annual Dispatch couple reveals. In 2023, netizens couldn’t hide their excitement when it was announced that K-Pop idol IU and actor Lee Jong Suk had been dating for four months.

K-Pop soloist IU | @dlwlrma/Instagram

Actor Lee Jong Suk | @jongsuk0206/Instagram

In the article, the outlet revealed pictures and information sharing that they had spent Christmas together in Japan and also alleged “couple items.”

The alleged couple items revealed by Dispatch | Dispatch

Clips also resurfaced from his brother’s wedding, where IU sang a congratulatory song.

IU singing at the wedding | @kdramatreats/Twitter

Well, it seems like Lee Jong Suk broke the internet again by showcasing his support for IU in the most unexpected way. Designer brand Beyond Closet posted a picture with the actor on their Instagram page.

| @beyondcloset_official/Instagram

Although the image was cute, eagle-eyed netizens noticed something heartwarming in the actor’s outfit. When zooming in on Lee Jong Suk’s hat, they noticed that he was wearing a hat with The Golden Hour on it.

Quickly, fans realized that it was actually the same hat that IU wore during her shows in 2022, which was called The Golden Hour. While it normally wouldn’t be too much, considering that the two are dating, it makes the small gesture seem even more heartwarming.

IU wearing the hat from her tour

When the pictures were shared, netizens couldn’t get enough of the subtle way Lee Jong Suk was showcasing his support for IU when he was out and about in public. After the announcement was made, it seems like there wasn’t much news from the happy couple.

When you're both a fanboy & boyfriend.. 🥹 Lee Jong Suk wearing The Golden Hour merch of GIRLFRIEND IU!! pic.twitter.com/PkwxBfIiCM

— kdrama diary (@kdramasdiary) February 5, 2023

crying and throwing up as i speak… pic.twitter.com/kkuqjsVcUP

— lee jong suk files | slow uds (@leejongsukfiles) February 4, 2023

#LeeJongSuk in Beyond Closet Instagram Update. He is wearing an IU merchandise!? 😍😘 pic.twitter.com/FnO8jdvTMY

— WithJS 💚 (@LeeJongSukWorld) February 4, 2023

Obviously, it isn’t surprising that the actor has the hat because back in 2022, Lee Jong Suk was spotted at IU’s The Golden Hour show in Seoul. Yet, considering they were rumored to have already been dating back then, it is even cuter.

Lee Jong Suk at the IU concert too?? pic.twitter.com/6lOoOa7P1F

— 🍧 (@chatshirelore) September 18, 2022

In an industry where dating is taboo, fans’ reactions to this small gesture prove that the relationship between IU and Lee Jong Suk is truly a fairytale. You can read more about their relationship below.

IU Attended Lee Jong Suk’s Brother’s Wedding And Footage Is Resurfacing After The Couple’s Dating News, Showcasing Their Strong Relationship