Is it possible for love to blossom under the spotlight and then fade away just as publicly? The seemingly solid romance between South Korean actors Park Sung Hoon and Ryu Hyun Kyung has officially come to an end, marking the close of a six-year chapter that began with shared dreams and public displays of affection.

The news, confirmed on August 5th by their respective agencies, BH Entertainment (representing Park Sung Hoon) and H&Entertainment (representing Ryu Hyun Kyung), has left fans reeling, especially as Park Sung Hoon's star is currently ascending with his role in the hit series "Queen of Tears." The agencies released a joint statement emphasizing that the two actors have decided to remain good colleagues and asking for continued support and interest in their future endeavors. The split brings to a close a relationship that began backstage, amidst the creative energy of a live theater production.

Category	Park Sung Hoon	Ryu Hyun Kyung
Birth Date & Place	February 18, 1985, South Korea (Gwacheon)	March 10, 1983, South Korea
Age (as of October 26, 2024)	39 years	41 years
Height	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)	5 feet 4 inches (164 cm)
Family	Two older sisters; Belongs to a wealthy family predominantly in law and medicine.
Agency	BH Entertainment	H&Entertainment
Relationship Status (as of October 26, 2024)	Single	Single
First Met	During the play "Almost Maine" in 2016
Relationship Went Public	March 2017
Break-up Confirmed	August 5, 2022
Notable Works	"Queen of Tears," "Squid Game" (Season 2 - upcoming), "A Frozen Flower" (2008)	"Cyrano Agency" (2010), "Petty Romance" (2010), "Mama" (2011), "Two Weddings and a Funeral" (2012), "Miss Cherry's Love Puzzle" (2013)
Awards	KBS Drama Award for Best New Actor (2018)
Other Activities		Director of short films: "Kwang Tae's Basic Story" (2009), "Heart Robber" (2010); Director of music videos for Jung In.
Reference	Park Sung Hoon Profile on HanCinema