So Ji-sub and Han Ji-min deny marriage rumors

Representatives for actor So Ji-sub and actress Han Ji-min over the weekend flatly denied rumors that the two stars will soon tie the knot.

So's agency 51K and Han's agency Ava Entertainment called the rumors "groundless" on Saturday, playing down growing speculation that the co-stars of SBS TV series "Cain and Abel" were planning to get married.

The rumor had circulated amongst the financial circle on Friday, along with talk that a statement announcing their marriage would be issued the following day.

Reports in August said So and Han were dating but both sides have also denied being in a romantic relationship.

Han, 27, appeared in various commercials and music videos before gaining recognition in hit TV series "All In" and "Jewel in the Palace" in 2003.

So, 32, is currently one of the most popular actors in Korea who has appeared in numerous TV dramas and movies since his debut in 1995. He became a household name in Asia with the back-to-back success of "Something Happened in Bali" and "I'm Sorry, I Love You" in 2004.

He recently starred in the film "Sophie's Revenge" alongside Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi and is set to make a comeback to the small screen around June next year in an epic war drama titled "Road Number One".

Reporter : Ko Kyoung-seok kave@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr