Lee Sona revealed her love story with her husband Kang Sangjun. On March 13, at the 'Miss Trot 4' TOP5 press conference held at TV CHOSUN Gasan-dong studio in Guro-gu, Seoul, Lee Sona spoke about her married life and her husband's support. 'Miss Trot 4' began airing on December 18 last year, concluded its four-month journey, and ended on the 5th.

Lee Sona overturned Heo Chanmi in the 'Miss Trot 4' finals and took the final crown. During the finals, Lee Sona's mother had been battling Parkinson's disease for 20 years, which brought many tears. Kang Sangjun drew attention for staying by his mother-in-law's side. Kang Sangjun joined the Seoul Arts Troupe in 2017 and debuted in the musical 'Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds.' Since then, he has appeared in various dramas and Netflix productions. He won the Best New Actor award at the '2024 SBS Drama Awards' for 'Chaebol X Detective.'

Lee Sona and Kang Sangjun, both born in 1991, married in 2021 after seven years of dating. On the 6th, the day after the 'Miss Trot 4' finals, Kang Sangjun shared a photo on his social media of his wife Lee Sona wearing a crown, along with his father-in-law and mother-in-law sharing joy, expressing his heartfelt emotions. He said, "I always wanted to see this scene at least once in my life, and I am truly grateful for being allowed to see it."

At the press conference, Lee Sona said, "Because he knows the difficult times I went through before appearing on 'Miss Trot 4,' he is very happy for me and gives me a lot of advice." She also added, "Kang Sangjun used to be a musical actor and is now acting in media productions. When I approach singing, he teaches me expressiveness as a musical actor. His advice was significant for my final song."

Lee Sona also talked about their love story. She explained, "In my mid-20s, when I was performing traditional Korean music, he came as the male lead in a performance by the group I was part of. We were friends at first and naturally became lovers." Lee Sona detailed how her relationship with Kang Sangjun developed.

She emphasized that her experience on 'Miss Trot 4' and her husband's support greatly influenced her growth. She added, "Kang Sangjun always supports me and never hesitates to give advice on my musical expression." Lee Sona said her married life with Kang Sangjun has been a great source of strength.

Along with the touching moments in the finals, Lee Sona's story left a deep impression on many fans. With Kang Sangjun's support, Lee Sona expressed her aspirations for future activities. She pledged, "I will continue to approach fans with an even better image."

The story of Lee Sona and Kang Sangjun reminded many of the importance of love and support. Their love story goes beyond a simple romance, showing the significance of a partnership that encourages each other's dreams and goals. Lee Sona's successful participation in 'Miss Trot 4' and Kang Sangjun's acting career will continue to serve as an inspiration to many.