Lovely Runner Actor Song Geon-Hee Announces Military Enlistment From THIS Date

Lovely Runner actor Song Geon-Hee has set his military enlistment date. The 28-year-old, who became a fan favourite after playing the second lead in the 2024 breakout hit K-drama, also starring Byeon Woo-Seok

and Kim Hye-Yoon, is set to go on a work break to fulfill his mandatory military duty.

Song Geon-Hee's military enlistment news

On November 24, Song's agency JG Entertainment confirmed the news after reports surfaced. In a statement, the label said, "Song Geon Hee will enlist as an active-duty soldier in the Army on December 1."After completing basic military training, Song will fulfill his mandatory service, and get discharged in May 2027.

Song Geon-Hee's work

Song Geon-Hee made his acting debut in 2017 with K-drama Flat. He went on to appear in more tiltes including My ID Is Gangnam Beauty, Sky Castle, Arthdal Chronicles, The Tale of Nokdu, Mystic Pop-up Bar, Snowdrop, Joseon Attorney and a cameo in Family by Choice. In 2022, he did a film A Christmas Carol.ALSO READ: Top 10 K-Dramas That Redefine Romance On Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar

In Lovely Runner

Song received major fame after portraying Kim Tae-Sung in Lovely Runner. When the entire cast of the show got together for its finale, Song's onscreen rival and offscreen good friend Byeon Woo-Seok reportedly got emotional witnessing the massive fan love. Seeing Byeon get choked during a speech, Song came forward to comfort him. The particular clip had back then, gone viral earning him more admirers who couldn't get enough of Song's warm personality.