Song Joong-ki Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | September 19, 1985 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Song Joong-ki is a South Korean actor who is known for having been cast in a variety of roles in several shows and movies like Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Will It Snow for Christmas?, Running Man, Hearty Paws 2, Deep Rooted Tree, The Innocent Man, Descendants of the Sun, and A Werewolf Boy. He has won many accolades such as KBS Drama Award, Seoul International Drama Award, Baeksang Arts Award, and Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and has also garnered an immense fan base on social media with more than 8 million followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Song Joong-ki
Nick Name
Pretty Boy, Brainy Joong Ki, The Chairman Son, Enthusiastic Joong Ki, Active Young Man, Flower Joong-Ki
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Dong District, Daejeon, South Korea
Nationality
Education
Song Joong-ki studied at Sungkyunkwan University and graduated in the year 2012 with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in broadcasting.
Occupation
Actor, Author
Family
- Father – Song Yong-gak
- Siblings – Song Seul Ki (Younger Sister). Song Joong-ki also has an older brother.
Manager
Song Joong-ki is represented by Blossom Entertainment.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Song Joong-ki has dated –
- Song Hye-kyo (2016-2019) – Song Joong-ki started dating actress, model, and singer, Song Hye-kyo, in the year 2016. They both worked alongside each other in the romantic comedy series titled Descendants of the Sun in 2016 and the following year, their respective agencies revealed that the two were engaged. Soon after, the duo got married in a very private wedding ceremony on October 31, 2017, at Youngbingwan, Hotel Shilla in Seoul, South Korea. Their wedding was hugely covered by several media houses across Asia but after having been together for just a couple of years, the duo decided to part ways in 2019 as their divorce was finalized in the month of July.
- Katy Louise Saunders – In December 2022, Song Joong-ki’s agency, HighZium Studio confirmed that he was dating someone. However, they didn’t reveal the name of his girlfriend. It was later revealed that she was named Katy Louise Saunders. In January 2023, he confirmed through his fancafe that he had got married to Katy and they were expecting their first child together. In June 2023, Katy gave birth to a baby boy.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
Song Joong-ki is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Slim physique
- Deep-set eyes
- Charming smile
Brand Endorsements
Song Joong-ki has done endorsement work for a number of brands such as Forencos, Dongwon F&B, Hite Jinro, Jeju Airlines, and LG Household and Health Care.
Song Joong-ki Favorite Things
- Cuisine – Korean
- Color – Black, White
- Genre – K-Pop
- Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Drama Genre – Action, Romantic Comedy
- Game – Skateboarding
Source – Miner8.com
Song Joong-ki Facts
- He grew up in Dong District, Daejeon before moving to Seoul.
- Initially, his parents did not encourage him to pursue a career in acting.
- During his junior high school years, Song Joong-ki was a short track speed skater.
- He got enlisted in the military on August 27, 2013, and was discharged from the military at 8:00 am on May 26, 2015, in Goseong, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
- Song Joong-ki has written the book titled Beautiful Skin Project which is based on men’s health and beauty.
- He has starred as Gu Yong-ha in the popular KBS2 historical drama series, Sungkyunkwan Scandal.
- Song Joong-ki’s fan-club has been named ‘Ki Aile’ and that means ‘Song Joong Ki’s wings’.
- He shares a friendly bond with artists such as Park Yoo-chun, Kim Jae-joong, and Kim Hee-chul.
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