The K-drama world has given us lots of entertaining and amazing dramas which definitely met our expectations. Many dramas were our favorite solely because of its main lead couples. These on-screen couples had a very interesting chemistry between them which caught viewer’s eyes and made them fall in love with the drama. But things got even more exciting when these on-screen couple’s came out to be real-life couples! There are a few K-drama couples who surprisingly turned out to be dating in real life by the start of 2023. Today we will talk about 10 such K-drama couples that turned into real relationships in 2023…

1. IU and Lee Jong Suk:

Surprising everyone, Lee Jong Suk has recently announced that he and IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, are in a romantic relationship. Fans have been keeping an eye on their friendship since their appearance together on Inkigayo, where they had an on-screen sweet and sour relationship as its hosts. When this happened almost a decade ago, their recent activities suggested that they are dating after knowing each other for years. In 2022, IU attended Lee Jong Suk's cousin's wedding, which suggests that they are close to each other's families. After all those online gossips about them, Lee Jong Suk officially announced that he is dating famous singer and actress IU on 31st December 2022. Both IU and Lee Jong Suk have had successful careers and are now in a phase of their lives where they are considering a long-term relationship.

2. Lee Seung Gi and Lee Da In:

Popular South Korean actor Lee Seung Gi has already confirmed that he is in a relationship with actress Lee Da In, who is the daughter of veteran actress Kyung Mi-ri. It has been revealed that the couple has been dating for several years. Their shared interest in golf became a key factor that brought them together. Currently they are in talks to get married as Lee Seung Gi already announced their engagement by the end of 2022. The couple is planning to get married before the end of 2023. They are reportedly making preparations for their big day amid many controversies about her father being accused of stock price manipulation. Still Lee Seung Gi is in full support of his lady-love which is very impressive.

3. Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun:

Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun have been in continuous dating rumors since they appeared together in the hit 2020 drama The King: Eternal Monarch. The show, which involved time travel and parallel universes, captivated audiences with its unique storyline and the chemistry between the two lead actors. First fans noticed their off-screen interactions, and rumors began to circulate that they were dating. The two have appeared together in interviews, TV shows, and promotional events, displaying an adorable chemistry including their wedding photo-shoot together for a magazine. Lee Min Ho’s surprise video recording for Kim Go Eun’s fan meeting is another hint that they are still in touch and dating secretly in 2023.

4. Shin Min Ah and Kim Woo Bin:

Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah have been in a long-term relationship since 2015 that have been together for seven years. Throughout their relationship, they have experienced both good times and challenges, including Kim Woo Bin's battle with cancer. However, Shin Min Ah has remained a supportive partner throughout it all, and Kim Woo Bin has also shown his love for her in many ways. Kim Woo Bin came back to the small screen in 2022 with the drama Our Blues. But the couple was not each other’s love interest in it. When fans are eagerly waiting for them in a drama where they would play an on-screen couple, the Shin-Bin couple has already gone through a drama-like love-story where soon going to be a very happy ending with their marriage news soon! 

5. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk:

Lee Sung Kyung-Nam Joo Hyuk has been a top-searched couple for a long time since their popular drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. After several viral photos of them dating, this couple announced their relationship news in 2017 through their agency. But soon they announced their breakup news as well at the same time! But their dating news resurfaced in 2022 and it is reported that they are back together in their relationship now. Their matching outfits in single photos, matching gold and silver rings of the same design and many more incidents in recent time suggest that they are certainly in a relationship in 2023.

6. Lee Hyeri and Ryu Jun Yeol:

Although Ryu Jun Yeol didn't end up with the girl in Reply 1988, he was successful in winning popular singer and actress Lee Hyeri’s heart in real life. We already know that Lee Hye Ri and Ryu Jun Yeol have been in a relationship for several years. Their relationship has been very quiet but it’s going stronger than ever in 2023. They may not show off their relationship much, but often mention each other in talk shows where they praise and support each other. 

7. Ahn Hyo Seop and Park Ji Hyun:

Park Ji Hyun has become very popular recently after starring alongside Song Joong Ki in the mystery fantasy drama Reborn Rich. On the other hand, Ahn Hyo Seop is in talks to star in the sequel of medical drama Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim. Meanwhile the two drama actors got into a dating rumor when netizens found their photos with similar earthenware pots in their backgrounds. It is revealed that the two got closer to each other while working as models for the clothing brand Edwin since 2017. It seems like the two are still together in 2023 and if they star together in a drama in the future, we won’t be surprised at all.

8. Park Bo Gum and Kim Yoo Jung:

In 2016, Kim Yoo Jung and Park Bo Gum received high praise for their excellent on-screen chemistry in the drama Love in the Moonlight. Critics were impressed by Kim Yoo Jung's ability to embody both a boyish look and a girly persona, while Park Bo Gum portrayed the role of a crown prince who falls in love with a girl disguised as a eunuch with great skill. It is even more interesting that the two grew close during the drama and were frequently seen together even after it ended. Undeniably they looked amazing together in real life as well. It’s rumored that the two are still in a relationship in 2023 but hiding the news from the media.

9. Park Seo Joon and Park Min Young:

Although it's been four years since What's Wrong with Secretary Kim aired, rumors of the on-screen couple being in a real-life relationship never died in the K-drama world. The Park-Park couple appears to be deeply in love as they often wear matching clothes and accessories, and even own puppies with similar names, Simba and Leo. They both are now busy with their upcoming drama and movie projects. Park Min Young is going to star in the time travel mystery Marry My Husband and Park Seo Jun has just released his new movie with IU called Dream. But both the actors are still dating keeping their busy schedule aside in 2023 as per netizens. 

10. Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young:

The on-screen couple from Strong Girl Bong Soon have become another fan-favorite "Park-Park" couple due to their excellent chemistry. Park Hyung Sik has publicly expressed how fortunate he feels to know and work alongside Park Bo Young. It’s been almost 5 years, but their chemistry remained unmatched compared to their later drama and movie co-stars. Their adorable couple photos from behind the scenes are evidence that they had feelings for each other. It is certain that they are still in a relationship in 2023 which they are hiding from their fans.