Sooyoung, left, and Jung Kyung-ho / Xportsnews
The breakup of Girls' Generation member Sooyoung and actor Jung Kyung-ho has sparked unusually emotional reactions online, with many fans saying they believed the couple would eventually get married.
The two stars recently confirmed they had ended their relationship after 14 years together, bringing an end to one of Korea's most famous celebrity couples.
What has made the news especially surprising for many fans is how openly affectionate the pair remained throughout their relationship.
Unlike many celebrity couples who avoid discussing their private lives, Sooyoung and Jung frequently mentioned one another in interviews, television appearances and social media posts.
