Actors Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, popularly known as the Song Song Couple finally put speculations to rest as they confirmed that they are taking the first steps to file for a divorce. In the process, loyal fans from all over the world are shocked and heartbroken over the news.
Here is a look back at how this fairy tale story began and how it ended in heartbreak.
May 28, 2015
Song Joong Ki completes his mandatory enlistment and attends the first table reading for Descendants of the Sun. He meets his leading lady Song Hye Kyo for the first time, and the chemistry of the two actors immediately became evident to onlookers, reported MSN.
June - December 2015
Descendants of the Sun completed its overseas filming in South Korea and Greece.
January -February 2016
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo later revealed that this was their courtship stage wherein they developed feelings for each other and began to do sweet things for one another. Friends of Song Hye Kyo said that the actor would surprise his leading lady with snacks during one of their photo shoots.
February 24, 2016
Descendants of the Sun mania begins after the drama premiered to a positive response.
March 2016
As the scenes in the drama begin to heat up, fans begin shipping Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo off-screen as well as the feel the strong chemistry between the two leads. They begin to find "evidence" of the possibility that they were dating in real life, such as the couple bracelets they wore in the drama. They also caught wind of spottings of the couple sharing a romantic dinner in New York.
June 3, 2016
The Song Song couple attends the Baeksang Arts Awards together where Descendants of the Sun bags the Grand Prize. The couple also took home popularity awards. The rumor mill is actively monitoring for any hint that the couple was together in real life.
January 2017
Song Joong Ki proposes to Song Hye Kyo in Tokyo as the news outlet Dispatch later reveals. The actor also purchases a property in Itaewon fueling fans' speculation that he was preparing to get married soon. By this time, the Song Song couple still has not admitted to the rumors of their relationship.
June 2017
Song Joong Ki reportedly opened up about their relationship to his agency Blossom Entertainment and discussed how he should handle his plans to get married.
By this time, reports that the couple was spotted vacationing in Bali became a hot topic and fueled rumors about their relationship. Both Blossom Entertainment and UAA shot down the rumors and claimed the actors went to Bali separately.
July 5, 2017
After months of keeping their relationship secret, the Song Song couple finally goes public with their relationship, and they do it in a big way. They also announced plans to get married.
October 31, 2017
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo get married in an intimate but star-studded ceremony attended by friends and family. The couple held the ceremony at The Shilla Hotel in Seoul. The bride wore a gown by Christian Dior while the fashion brand also made song Joong Ki's tux. The wedding was attended by 300 guests including their Descendants of the Sun co-stars, close friends like Lee Kwangsoo, Park Bo Gum and Yoo Ah In. Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi also reportedly flew in for the ceremony after developing a friendship with Song Hye Kyo.
February 2019
Chinese firm Sina reported that there seems to be trouble in paradise after Song Hye Kyo was spotted an airport without her wedding ring. The agency was heavily criticized for spreading false relationship rumors about Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo.
May 2019
TvN released the behind the scenes video of the first table reading for Arthdal Chronicles. While most fans were focused on the script reading, Sina once again called attention to Song Joon Ki's finger, where he still sported his wedding band.
Later in the month, Song Joong Ki shares at the presscon of Arthdal Chronicles how his wife supported him for his comeback drama and encouraged him to do well. He also briefly talked about married life and said that what changed after tying the knot was that he gained tranquility of the mind.
June 27, 2019
Song Joong Ki files for divorce and addresses fans. The actor says he is hoping for an amicable divorce without blaming anyone for the split. Song Hye Kyo releases her statement through her agency, confirming the divorce proceedings and cites personality differences in the split, reported BT.
