Actor Song Joong-ki celebrates his 40th birthday: The indomitable figure who defied the tide of controversy, navigating through divorce turmoil to reign as a triumphant returnee to the entertainment world.
South Korean actor Song Joong-ki, known for his roles in popular dramas like 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Innocent Man', and 'Arthdal Chronicles', has finalized his divorce from his co-star Song Hye-kyo in 2019. The reasons for the split remain undisclosed by both parties.
The divorce was announced abruptly by their agencies, sparking widespread speculation on social media. Fans took sides, with some criticizing Song Joong-ki for filing first and others criticizing Song Hye-kyo for allegedly not wanting children. However, the article does not reveal any new information about the reasons for the divorce or Park Bo-gum's involvement in the scandal surrounding the divorce.
Despite the public opinion, Joong-ki continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the Korean entertainment industry. He returned to romance dramas after nearly a decade away, choosing 'Descendants of the Sun' as his last romance drama before his return.
In 2021, Song Joong-ki announced his relationship with Katy Louise Saunders, whose name was not public knowledge before. Joong-ki chose to keep his relationship and personal life private after welcoming a child with Saunders.
Joong-ki, one of Korea's most celebrated and highest-paid actors, remains unfazed by the controversy. His rather conservative statements on women working after marriage and having male friends still draw much ire from fans, but they have not deterred him from his successful career.
Meanwhile, Song Hye-kyo, Joong-ki's co-star from a different drama, was dragged into the scandal but no new information about her involvement has been revealed. Hye-kyo has remained quiet about the divorce and her personal life since then.
The divorce was finalized in June 2019, but the reasons for the split remain a mystery, leaving fans and the media speculating about the circumstances that led to the end of the high-profile marriage. Regardless, both Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo continue to make their mark in the Korean entertainment industry.
