Dispatch has an annual New Years tradition where they reveal a pair of top celebrities who have been dating in secret. And this year, Dispatch’s New Year’s Couple for 2023 was announced as IU and Lee Jong Suk.

According to Dispatch, the pair have been dating for about four months. Dispatch was able to spot the two together spending time in Japan. They enjoyed the winter holidays for a three day, two night stay in Nagoya, Japan.

Until their Japan vacation, the two were careful about their relationship. Lee Jong Suk left to go to Osaka, Japan on December 20 and IU travelled to Nagoya on December 24. Their final destination was Amannemu, a luxury resort in Nagoya, Japan. Lee Jong Suk headed to Nagoya following his fan meeting and IU went to Nagoya alongside her younger brother.

Lee Jong Suk travelled to Japan without telling anyone, even his manager. He personally booked the hotel and requested a pick-up service.

Dispatch was able to get a glimpse of Lee Jong Suk’s travels, showing that he was going back and forth between cities.

During his fan meeting tour, he also made sure to spend time taking care of IU’s younger brother. Both side’s families have already acknowledged each other as well, with IU singing the congratulatory song at Lee Jong Suk’s younger brother’s wedding and Lee Jong Suk inviting IU’s younger brother for the aforementioned Nagoya trip.

At the end of their vacation, Lee Jong Suk and IU flew out of Japan separately. IU flew out from Nagoya while Lee Jong Suk flew out of Tokyo.

The couple still shared some couple items though, including glasses and bag. Lee Jong Suk’s agency has stated that they are currently looking into the report. However, an acquaintance of IU’s told Dispatch that they have been dating for four months and have a positive influence on each other.

Last year, Dispatch revealed that T-ARA’s Hyomin and soccer star Hwang Ui Jo were in a relationship. Below, netizens leave many comment to congrats new couple:

- Love this hope they have a happy future together

- Don't mention Jungkook. he'll be heart broken

- Jkkkkkkkkkk. I'm so happy for IU noona. but also for my jk baby

- Love this!Happy New year IU and jong suk!

- Our poor bunny Jungkook be like what

- Jungkook belike kkkkk

- Wow, Happy New Year to both of you. Wish you happiness you two deserved. If the parents of two parties agreed had the blessings go ahead. Let's be happy for them

- Lovely news for this new year, congrats them all

- I am happy for both of them.I love IU and LJS ...Dont worry Kooki we are all here for you

- One day, they can invite Jungkook to sing for their wedding because he is a lovely fan

- so iu and lee jong suk is the dispatch couple? if so, cheers to another year of me and jungkook marriage not being publicised

- Can see Jungshook after hearing news IU and LJS dates for 4 months

- i think jungkook will be the next bigmouth after seeing the new about IU AND JONGSUK

- congrats IU noona, wish you a happy ending

- Can't wait for their wedding