Internet personalities and long-time partners Tyson “TenZ” Ngo and Kyedae Shymko have officially announced the end of their six-year relationship. The couple shared the news on social media on February 8, 2026, citing a need for individual growth as the primary reason for their separation.
The announcement has sent shockwaves through the gaming and esports communities, where the pair was widely regarded as a “power couple.” Despite the split, both creators emphasized that the decision was mutual and that they remain on good terms.
The Official Announcement
Kyedae broke the news through a statement posted to her X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram accounts. She explained that she and TenZ had actually been separated for “quite some time” before choosing to make the information public.
“Toward the end of our relationship, we came to a realization that wasn’t easy to accept: we had stopped growing as individuals,” Kyedae wrote in her statement. She detailed how their lives had been intertwined since they met, noting that they moved in together just weeks after meeting and spent their formative years from ages 17 to 24 side by side.
“For most of our relationship, we did everything together. Work together. Hobbies and interests together. Pretty much everything together,” she added.
The statement clarified that there was no specific negative event or drama that led to the breakup. Instead, Kyedae described it as a natural drifting apart, stating there was “no wrongdoing, no resentment, and no single event that caused this”.
TenZ and Kyedae React with Humor
Despite the somber nature of the announcement, the pair demonstrated that they are still on friendly terms. TenZ reposted Kyedae’s statement to his own social media channels.
In a move that alleviated some fan concerns about potential animosity, both creators poked fun at their situation. TenZ replied to their previous engagement announcement post with the comment, “Literally did not age well,” accompanied by skull emojis. This lighthearted interaction suggests a mature and amicable conclusion to their romantic involvement.
A Six-Year Timeline
The couple had been a fixture in the Valorant community for the majority of the game’s lifespan. TenZ, a former professional player for Sentinels, and Kyedae, a content creator formerly with 100 Thieves, frequently collaborated on streams and content.
They publicly announced their engagement in August 2022, though they revealed at the time that they had kept the engagement secret for eight months prior. Their relationship persisted through significant life events, including TenZ’s retirement from professional play and Kyedae’s public battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2023.
Fan Reactions
The news was met with immediate disbelief from fans, many of whom viewed the couple’s relationship as a pillar of the community. Social media platforms were flooded with messages expressing sadness, with some fans declaring that “love is dead”. However, many others offered support, praising the duo for prioritizing their personal growth and handling the separation with maturity and respect.