Song Hye-kyo, promoting her new film, appeared on a talk show for the first time in 23 years. During the appearance, she not only shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes about her interactions with fellow actor Song Seung-heon, but also discussed for the first time the reasons behind her divorce from Song Joong-ki.
The couple, who married in 2017 after starring together in the hit drama Descendants of the Sun, divorced just two years later. In the talk show, Song Hye-kyo opened up about the breakdown of their marriage, revealing that she had always been against marriage but entered into it for Song Joong-ki. However, their marriage ended due to differing views on having children. Song Joong-ki wanted to become a father quickly, while Song Hye-kyo felt the need for more emotional stability before starting a family, according to Chinese meida reports.
Following their divorce, Song Hye-kyo was the subject of public controversy, facing accusations of being difficult to work with and lacking acting talent. When asked by host Yoo Jae-suk about how she coped with the difficult period, Song Hye-kyo shared that, under the guidance of screenwriter Ryu Hye-kyung, she began practicing gratitude by writing down ten things she was thankful for every day, a habit she has continued for five years.
Song Hye-kyo admitted that this practice helped her learn to love herself and prioritize her own feelings. Over time, it changed her mindset, leading her to embrace a "go with the flow" philosophy. She added that while she had faced a lot of criticism, she had come to terms with it and no longer let it affect her. In fact, when her manager asked about the rumors surrounding her, she jokingly suggested it would be quicker to ask those spreading the rumors directly.
Song Hye-kyo was born on November 22, 1981, and is known for her roles in popular TV dramas such as Autumn in My Heart, Full House, Descendants of the Sun, and The Glory.
She married Song Joong-ki on October 31, 2017, after they met while working on Descendants of the Sun. However, in June 2019, Song Joong-ki filed for an amicable divorce, which was finalized on July 22, 2019. Since then, Song Hye-kyo has not remarried, while Song Joong-ki announced his second marriage in January 2023 and now has one son and one daughter with his wife.
