AKMU's Lee Chan Hyuk and Former Fromis_9 Member Lee Sae Rom Reported to Have Split

Lee Chan Hyuk of the duo AKMU (악뮤) is facing breakup rumors with Lee Sae Rom, a former member of Fromis_9 (프로미스나인). This news comes about a year after their dating rumors first surfaced in 2022. Lee Chan Hyuk has maintained a cautious stance, adhering to a policy of not confirming personal matters.

On January 21, a media outlet reported that Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Sae Rom ended their relationship after dating for over a year. Given the significant attention their romance received when it was first revealed in October 2022, fans are now closely following the breakup news.

However, YG Entertainment, Lee Chan Hyuk's agency, has remained silent regarding both the dating and breakup reports. They reiterated their stance of not confirming personal matters when contacted by OSEN. Similarly, Lee Sae Rom's agency, Pledis Entertainment, has also refrained from commenting, choosing to protect the artists' privacy by neither confirming nor denying the reports.

The dating rumors initially emerged in October 2022, fueled by various eyewitness accounts shared on online communities, which claimed the two were spotted enjoying dates at a pottery studio. Reports suggested that they had purchased artworks during their visits.

Additionally, netizens speculated about their relationship based on social media posts where both shared photos taken in the same locations and similar floral designs. They also noted that the rings worn by both artists appeared to be of similar design, further fueling the dating rumors.

With no substantial evidence provided to confirm their relationship, the recent breakup rumors have intensified public interest in the private lives of Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Sae Rom.