'Lovely Runner' actor Song Ji-ho to marry this month; bride is singer-actress Kim So-ri, 2 years his senior

A fateful union between two artists who broke through the barriers of acting and music

Actor 'Song Ji-ho' (34), who has demonstrated his strong acting skills in the dramas 'Lovely Runner' and 'Doctor Cha', will marry singer-actress 'Kim So-ri' (36) this month. His agency, Inyeon Entertainment, officially announced on the 6th that the couple will tie the knot after years of dating, having built deep trust in each other.

'Song Ji-ho', who made his film debut in 2013 with 'Friend: The Great Legacy', has delivered compelling performances across a wide range of genres. In particular, he made a strong impression on audiences in 'Lovely Runner,' which sparked a sensation after posting record ratings, playing Im Geum, the older brother of the female lead, Im Sol. In 'Doctor Cha,' he played Seo Jung-min, deepening viewers' immersion in the drama. More recently, he continued his nonstop acting career with an appearance in 'My Beloved Bandit', which concluded in February.

The bride-to-be, 'Kim So-ri,' debuted in 2016 as part of the female duo CoCoSoRi and has since showcased her abilities as a solo artist. She built a devoted fan base through her distinctive appeal on survival and variety programs including Mnet's 'Somebody 2' and JTBC's 'Mix Nine.' After appearing in the drama 'Idolmaster.KR - Dreaming', she has expanded her career onto the global stage, including an appearance in the Netflix Indian film 'Again, in Seoul,' released in March.

The union of the two artists, who have quietly built their careers in their respective fields of acting and music, has drawn enthusiastic congratulations from across the entertainment industry. Audiences are watching to see what synergy and new projects 'Song Ji-ho' and 'Kim So-ri' will bring as they begin a new chapter in their lives.