Singers Lyn and Isu (of MC the Max ) have officially ended their marriage after 11 years. According to multiple media reports, the couple recently completed the legal process for a divorce settlement .
Reports on allkkpop quote insiders who revealed that the decision was mutual, with both Lyn and Isu agreeing not to cite any specific reason for their separation. Although they will no longer be family, the two intend to respect each other as artists and colleagues.
Background and past controversiesThe news of their split has reignited discussion online, particularly given Isu’s past controversies. In February 2009, the singer was charged with soliciting prostitution. Investigations later revealed that the service involved a minor. The person in question was said to be a 17-year-old runaway who had falsely registered her age online. While Isu admitted to soliciting prostitution, he denied knowledge of her age. The case concluded with his indictment deferred, though the prosecution acknowledged his guilt.
Isu married Lyn in September 2014. Following their marriage, Lyn often defended her husband against criticism surrounding the incident, at times engaging in online arguments with netizens over his deferred indictment.
Reactions to the divorceNews of their separation has sparked mixed reactions across social media. Some users expressed surprise and disappointment, writing, “I thought they were a perfect match or whatever. So why?” and “Ugh, I really thought the two of them would last!! Didn’t Lyn keep mentioning Lee Soo’s career endeavours and support him until recently?”
A decade of marriage and musicDuring their marriage, Lyn and Isu often collaborated professionally. On their 10th wedding anniversary in 2024, the couple released the album FRIENDLY+n. At the time, Lyn had shared her motivation behind the project, saying, “It’s been 10 years for us and we’re doing so well, and we released this music. I wanted to show that.”
With the divorce now finalised, Lyn and Isu will move forward separately, continuing their musical careers while leaving behind a marriage that had long drawn both public admiration and scrutiny.