What is the breakup rumor about?

Lee Na-yeon and Nam Hee-doo, who reunited after appearing on Tving's dating show 'Ex on the Beach' season 2, drew breakup speculation online on October 21, according to Xports News. The rumors first appeared in September, when some netizens said couple photos had vanished from the pair's social media accounts.

What evidence are netizens pointing to?

Netizens said a golf photo of Nam Hee-doo with Lee Na-yeon was deleted from his Instagram account. They also noticed that Lee Na-yeon had stopped wearing a couple ring in her recent YouTube videos, and that the two had not appeared together in content since August. The report notes that the couple's YouTube content had not been removed.

Why does Nam Hee-doo's move matter?

In June, Nam Hee-doo ended a seven-year contract with HL Anyang and moved to North America. Speculation followed that a long-distance relationship may have become difficult. The report also says Lee Na-yeon liked the official post announcing his move to the Cincinnati Cyclones on October 17.

Have they responded?

As of the report, neither has made an official statement. The two still follow each other on social media.

For international fans

The couple gained attention through Tving's 'Ex on the Beach' season 2, which aired in 2022. In that show, they had several conflicts before choosing each other in the final decision. After the show, they continued sharing their dates and travels on social media and YouTube. In 2024, they appeared together on the YouTube channel 'Yong Tarot' and talked about marriage, with Lee Na-yeon saying their relationship was stable.