Emma Kok and Jort Knoop Split After Five Months

Dutch singer Emma Kok, 17, and her boyfriend Jort Knoop, 24, have ended their relationship, confirmed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The pair, who began dating in October 2025, shared the news via Instagram and Dutch media outlets.

A Brief Romance

Kok and Knoop first met on King’s Day last year and quickly became a prominent couple in the Dutch entertainment scene. The relationship lasted approximately five months.

Confirmations and Statements

Emma Kok confirmed the breakup to RTL Boulevard, following initial reports from ‘Shownieuws’. She described the split as “painful and sad” but stated it was “the best choice.” Kok emphasized that the separation was amicable, with both parties maintaining “respect and love for each other.”

Kok similarly shared a statement on Instagram, reported by AD.nl and NU.nl, expressing that it was “time to move on.”

Timing and Future Plans

The decision to announce the breakup was made shortly before Kok’s upcoming theater tour. She explained that she wanted to address the situation publicly to close that chapter of her life. L1nieuws reports that the split was decided just a day prior to the announcement.

Previous Relationships

Prior to her relationship with Jort Knoop, Emma Kok was in a relationship with Frans Bauer Jr.