Song Hye Kyo Bio, Husband and Everything You Need to Know About Her

If you are familiar with the South Korean entertainment scene then the name Song Hye Kyo should ring a bell. She is one of the leading women in the South Korean film industry. She has acted in a plethora of movies and TV shows, gaining recognition not only in Asia but also internationally. Forbes recognized her as one of South Korea’s most powerful celebrities. Follow us as you discuss his journey to fame and riches.

Biography of Song Hye Kyo

Song Hye Kyo was born on November 22, 1981 in Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea. Unfortunately, she was born with a disease that threatened to take her life. Despite the doctor’s prognosis that she would not survive, Song remained alive. As a result, his parents registered his birth on February 26, 1982 instead of his original date of birth.

After her parents divorced, Song would spend the rest of her childhood with her mother, she grew up in Seoul’s Gangnam district. In elementary school, she developed a passion for figure skating but lost interest a few years later. As a teenager, Song won the SunKyung Smart Model Contest in high school and started a modeling career. She started out as a model for her school uniform.

Song Hye Kyo has never looked back since then as she became more involved in entertainment. Also, as a teenager, she debuted in the drama series, First Love and gained popularity with the 2000 KBS drama Fall in My Heart. The drama’s success propelled her to Hallyu stardom.

Kyo won big with All In and Full House before taking a brief hiatus in 2005, during which she traveled to the United States to learn English. She made her film debut in My Daughter and Me (2005) which was met with lukewarm reviews. After a somewhat quiet period in the song, she received much praise for her performance on This Winter, the Wind Blows. She then starred in two Chinese films before landing another big buck with the rom-com series, Descendants of the Sun.

Husband

Song Hye Kyo is married to fellow Southern Korean movie star Song Joong-ki. Fans were shocked when they announced their engagement in July 2017, which resulted in a joint statement from their respective agencies; Blossom Entertainment and United Artists Agency (UAA).

They got married on October 31, 2017 in a private ceremony at Youngbingwan at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Many Asian stars, as well as close family members were present.

Following the announcement of their engagement, each of the stars took to their social media accounts to write a letter to their fans, revealing the details of their relationship.

Some fans had suspected that there might be a romantic relationship between them due to the undeniable chemistry between the two in the series, Descendants of the Sun which debuted in 2016. The romantic comedy series was a huge hit all over the world. Asia and won them numerous awards.

In her fan letter, Song Hye Kyo shared how she bonded well with Song Joong-ki during their work on the series. She revealed that she quickly understood that they shared the same ideas and values, making it easier for her to “share everything with him”.

Her husband, Song Joong-ki was born on September 19, 1985, making him four years younger than his wife. He aspired to become a professional ice speed skater, but his dreams were cut short by an injury sustained in high school. He started as a model before becoming an actor in 2008.

In 2010, he achieved his big hit with the success of the historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010). He also received high praise for his role in the variety show Running Man, which premiered in 2010. One of his most notable films is A Werewolf Boy (2012). He holds a degree in business administration from Sungkyunkwan University.

Since getting married, Song Hye Kyo seems to have taken a break from acting. However, she occasionally participates in fashion and lifestyle events.

Everything you need to know about her

name : Song hye kyo

Place of birth : Dalseo District, Daegu, South Korea

Education : Sejong University (Film Arts)

Agent : United Artists Agency

Net worth : $20 million

Husband : Song Joong-ki

Previous relationships : Lee Byung-hun (2003-2004); Hyun Bin (2009 – 2011)

Height : 161cm