Who is Song Joong Ki?
Song Joong Ki is a famous Korean actor, he is the ex-husband of actress Song Hye Kyo. Song Joong Ki has appeared in many hit movies and series such as: Sungkyunkwan Scandal, A Werewolf Boy, The Innocent Man, Descendants of the Sun, Vincenzo,… Ranked #2 on Forbes Korea Power Celebrity List in 2017. Let’s find out more about Song Joong’s profile and the truth behind the rumors about his marital affair that shocked the public.
Song Joong Ki Profile:
- Birthday: September 19, 1985
- Hometown: Daejeon, South Korea
- University: Sungkyunkwan
- Height: 1m78
- Weight: 65 kilograms
- Employment: Actor, model, presenter, entertainer
- Productions in which he participated: The Sungkyunkwan Scandal, The Tree with Deep Roots, A Werewolf Boy, The Innocent Man, The Descendants of the Sun, …
Beautiful and adorable appearance is one of Song Joong Ki’s biggest advantages. Testing himself in different types of characters, from the main role to the supporting one, he gradually matured and demonstrated his talent through numerous projects. He is also highly appreciated by the public as a model and host. In addition to his sublime career, his relationship with actress Song Hye Kyo was the focus of media attention.
Acting career with the motto “Being a good actor is more important than being famous”
Song Joong Ki was a rising short track speed skater but unfortunately, due to injury, Song Joong Ki had to give up this passion during his freshman year of high school. Later, to realize his dream of becoming an actor, he attended the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University, majoring in business administration and broadcasting.
Song Joong Ki’s acting career began in 2008 with the TV series “A Frozen Flower”. Audiences have become more familiar with Song Joong Ki through his roles in many productions such as “Five Senses of Eros”, “Believe in the Moment”, “Triple”, “Will It Snow for Christmas”,… Although these roles were much appreciated and loved by the public, none of them were considered a real success to make them achieve fame.
Song Joong Ki finally got his first hit in the 2010 drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal. The role helped the handsome actor become an emerging actor, surpassing many other actors of the time and leaving a significant impression on viewers.
Continuing to make his way, Song Joong-ki then appeared in Deep Rooted Tree, A Werewolf Boy, The Innocent Man. Notably, A Werewolf Boy became a box office success with grosses of over $45 million.
In 2013, Song Joong Ki joined the army and fulfilled his military duties. Upon his return, he immediately accepted the offer to play the role of the captain of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the drama Descendants of the Sun. The drama achieved great success in both Korea and other Asian countries with extremely high ratings. Descendants of the Sun also marked a turning point in Song Joong Ki’s career and life because it helped him find his life partner.
Following the undeniable popularity of Descendants of the Sun, Song Joong Ki was offered to work with Netflix on the Kingdom series. But he refused because he was busy preparing for his wedding with Song Hye Kyo. After enjoying his honeymoon, he starred in the 2019 TV series Arthdal Chronicles.
Song Joong Ki is truly a multi-talented celebrity. Apart from his success in acting, he is also a model. He was also an MC on Music Bank, an original cast member of the variety show Running Man in 2010-2011, the author of the book Beautiful Skin, the program Made In U’s MC, narrated the documentary Tears of the Antarctic, and Pengi and Sommi. In every field, whether there are more or less opportunities, Song Joong Ki has always worked hard and achieved admirable results, which are highly appreciated by the public.
As an actor, Song Joong Ki always upholds the motto “It’s more important to be a good actor than a famous actor, always trying to improve and learn.” Therefore, in every role, big or small, he studies the script very carefully, analyzes and portrays the personality of the character in the most perfect way. Even for a brief moment he manages to leave a special impression on the viewers.
The dream relationship of the Song – Song couple and the rumors that Song Joong Ki is having an affair
Song Joong Ki is not the kind of celebrity who makes headlines with his personal relationships. He once admitted that he had 4 friends who were not in the entertainment industry. Also, there were many rumors that she was dating Park Bo Young, but the two denied it.
The ideal couple Song – Song (Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo) had experienced many ups and downs before deciding to get married in October 2017. It seemed that this was a predestined fate. For a long time, fans could not keep calm due to the two dating, which they both denied until the official announcement of the marriage. Song Joong Ki’s love story with the gorgeous actress was considered a fairy tale come to life.
Fans were melting over Song Joong Ki’s sweet actions towards his ex-wife. He was always tender to Song Hye Kyo, took care of her, constantly bought white roses before the wedding day, canceled the opportunity to work with Netflix so he could focus on wedding preparation,… After the wedding , they both had a romantic honeymoon in Europe before returning to work.
However, not long after, netizens began to notice signs that the Song-Song couple had split. Song Joong Ki was rumored to be having an affair with his wife’s best friend and stylist. In response to the unfounded rumors, his agency denied it. While Song Joong Ki was busy filming, Song Hye Kyo subtly presented evidence that refuted the rumors.
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo’s shocking divorce Song Hye Kyo – Romance in the entertainment industry is fragile
After keeping quiet about the divorce rumors for a long time and even confirming that they were still happy together, on June 27, 2019, Song Joong Ki officially filed for divorce from Song Hye Kyo. The sudden news shocked fans.
“First, I apologize for bringing bad news to all those who love and care about me. I arranged the divorce proceedings with Song Hye Kyo. Let’s all hope that we can resolve the divorce smoothly, instead of criticizing and blaming each other. Please understand that it is very difficult for us to publish our personal lives. From now on I will try to do my best as an actor and repay you with good works.”
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Song Hye Kyo’s representative also officially confirmed this
“Our artist, Song Hye Kyo, is currently divorcing her husband after careful consideration by both of them. The reason is that the two couldn’t overcome their personality differences, and that led to this decision.
One of the most beautiful couples in Korean entertainment idolized by many fans with the most luxurious wedding in the world of entertainment, officially separates after only a year and 8 months, surprising and making the public lose faith in love.
New happy life with Katy Louise Saunders
In late December 2022, Song Joong Ki confirmed that he was dating Katy.
According to the actor’s management company, Song Joong Ki and his girlfriend had been together for almost a year before going public with their relationship. However, to protect Katy’s privacy, Song Joong Ki refrained from sharing many personal details about her.
In early 2023, the couple officially announced that they were married. In June 2023, they welcomed their first child. Song Joong Ki said that his wife is an amazing, kind, intelligent and understanding person, who helps him become a better version of himself.
Song Joong Ki praised Katy, saying: “I have become a better version of myself thanks to Katy. If I had to describe her I can only say that she is very kind. Katy helps me feel more confident in life. Every time I have a thought, she reassures me, making me believe that everything I think is right. He also lovingly comforts me by explaining to me that he shares my same thoughts.”
On January 30, 2023, Song Joong Ki sent a heartfelt letter to his fans, admitting that he and his foreign girlfriend had officially become husband and wife. They also welcomed their first child in Rome, Italy in June of the same year.
