Actor Lee Yi-kyung will appear at an official event through "I'm SOLO Run."
The "2026 I'm SOLO Run" marathon event, to be held May 9 in Yeouido, Seoul, will be led on site by ENA·SBS Plus' I'm SOLO MC Song Hae and Lee Yi-kyung.
"I'm SOLO Run" is a participatory running event that blends the I'm SOLO universe, a unique event that combines variety content and a marathon. This event will see a large participation from past I'm SOLO cast members. Young-sik of the 24th season, who drew attention as the "jaw-dropping seat," and the 28th season couple Young-ho and Ok-soon, who became a real married couple through the program, will join to enhance the festive atmosphere.
General participants will also choose bib numbers bearing program character names such as "Young-chul," "Ok-soon," and "Gwang-su" to take part in the race. It is expected to create a different scene where participants with the same name gather and run together.
In particular, Lee Yi-kyung will not only run the 10km race himself with participants but also lead the stage program after the finish, engaging in on-site communication, it was noted.
After the running ends, MC Song Hae and Lee Yi-kyung will host a talk stage with cast members, OST singer performances, a "self-introduction time," and a final selection event, continuing programs that reflect the signature concept of I'm SOLO. There will also be an experiential segment where participants themselves go on stage to find new connections.
Above all, this event draws attention in terms of Lee Yi-kyung's trajectory. He was engulfed in a private life controversy last year and subsequently stepped down from MBC's Hangout With Yoo and E Channel's Brave Detective 5, among others. While he has continued activities after the controversy, this I'm SOLO Run is expected to be his first official appearance in a long time.
The organizers said, "With the MC and past cast members participating together, attendees will be able to feel the program's fun on site," adding, "We will introduce a new form of festival that combines running and content."
Meanwhile, the 2026 I'm SOLO Run is scheduled to start at 7:30 a.m. May 9 from Yeouido Culture Square and proceed on a 10km course that returns near Seogang Bridge.
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