Song Joong-ki dines with Pachinko author Min Jin Lee in New York

South Korean actor Song Joong-ki was spotted dining with Pachinko author Min Jin Lee in New York. Lee shared photos on social media, captioning them 'Friday night. Dinner with “Vincenzo,”' referring to his 2021 drama. The encounter has sparked widespread online interest.

Min Jin Lee posted photos on social media showing her dining with Song Joong-ki at a New York restaurant. In the images, the actor appears relaxed in casual attire, smiling naturally while wearing a T-shirt printed with “GIMBAP.” Additional shots capture him posing with acquaintances.

Lee, based in New York, authored Pachinko, a bestselling novel adapted into an acclaimed Apple TV+ series. Song, known for his lead role in the 2021 drama Vincenzo, was visiting the city, leading to this unexpected meeting between K-drama and Korean-American literary stars.

Social media reactions include queries like “Why did they meet?” and excitement such as “Two legends in one place” or speculation about “Vincenzo 2.” Fans also praised Song's youthful look at age 41, despite being a father of two. He married British actress Katy Louise Saunders in 2023, and they have a son and a daughter.

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