Song Joong Ki

Song Joong Ki is a South Korean actor. He became famous after starring in drama series such as Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), A Werewolf Boy (2012) and The Innocent Man (2012).

Career

Song Joong Ki started his acting career in 2008 with the movie A Frozen Flower. After playing a few small roles, he gained fame in 2010 when he starred in the drama series Sungkyunkwan Scandal.

That very year, he began showing up on the TV show Running Man, which quickly turned into a hit in South Korea. Unfortunately, he decided to quit the show the following year.

He gained further fame in 2012 after appearing in the movie A Werewolf Boy and the drama series The Innocent Man, where he played the lead role.

From 2013 to 2015, he enrolled for his compulsory military duty. After his release from the military, he was cast in the drama series Descendants of the Sun (2016).

The drama series received good reviews from viewers and became a hit all across the world. It was a turning point in his acting career.

Also, throughout his acting career, he has won various awards for his spectacular performance including eight KBS Drama Awards, one SBS Drama Award, and one Korean Producer Award.

Profile

Real Name: Song Joong Ki (송중기)
Stage Name: Song Joong Ki (송중기)
Also Known as: Song Joong Gi, Song Jung Ki, Song Jung Gi
Nickname: Joong Ki (중기)
Birthday: September 19, 1985
Birthplace: Secheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Nationality: South Korean
Religion: Christianity
Profession: Actor
Education: Sungkyunkwan University (Business Administration)
Hobbies: Watching TV shows, singing, playing sports
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Instagram: @hi_songjoongki
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Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 66 kg (122 lbs)
Blood Type: A
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 32-26-32 Inches
Shoe Size: 9 US

Family

Father: Song Yong Gak
Mother: –
Sister: Song Seul Ki
Brother: –

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Park Bo Young

They hit it off on the set of Wolf Boy. A lot of people speculated they were dating because of their on-screen and off-screen chemistry.

However, both sides denied they were ever dating.

Song Hye Kyo

The famous Song-Song couple dated after they met in the set of Descendants of the Sun. They started dating in February of 2015 before the drama began filming.

The couple haad their grand wedding in 31 October 2017, with the attendance of families, friends and famous fellow actors.

However, the heartbreaking news of their divorce came in July 2019 as the couple found they were too different from one another.

Katy Louise Saunders

Song Joong Ki and the British actress was revealed to have been dating since 2022.

Joong Ki announced that he was married to Katy on January 2023. They registered their marriage then and are currently expecting a baby.

Net Worth

Song Joong Ki’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million to $40 million. His main income comes from major brand deals, back-to-back endorsements and successful career as an actor.

Acting

Per episode of a drama series, he could earn around $170,000 per episode.

Charity

During his military service days in 2015, the actor made a ₩100 million of donation to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake through the UNICEF Korea Committee.

He seemingly influenced by The Battleship Island movie in which he starred in, when he donated ₩20 million to former comfort women during the Japanese colonization in Korea.

The actor made a ₩30 million of donation to help the victims of Gangwon wildfire in 2019.

Plastic Surgery

Song Joong Ki was rumored to have gotten a rhinoplasty surgery due to the difference of his nose over the years.

However, there are no confirmations that he actually had one.

Facts

His MBTI is ENFJ.
Joong Ki used to be a short-track speed skater during his school days for a total of ten years.
He once won awards at the National Sports Festival and a few big sports gatherings.
Joong Ki suffered from an ankle injury when he was in junior high school and had to give up his career as an athlete.
Korean netizens named him pretty boy and flower boy.
At university, he was known for having the best face and referred to as ‘umchina’ which is the term used to describe someone who is perfect in everything.
He was a straight-A student and a body president at school.
Joong Ki was scouted by an agency when he was preparing for his college entrance exam in Seoul.
He made his debut as an actor by starring in an erotic movie.
Joong Ki is friends with a lot of famous actors such as Cha Tae Hyun, Jo In Sung, and Park Bo Gum.
He published a book about skincare for men in South Korea in 2010 and re-published it in Japan in 2013.
Before debuting as an actor, he thought of becoming a staff member at a broadcasting company.
His fan club’s name is ‘Ki Aile’ which means Song Joong Ki’s wings.
Initially, his parents were against his decision to become an actor.
He cannot handle alcohol very well.
Joong Ki said he prefers to have a long-term relationship with only one person.
Besides acting, he is also good at singing.
He is the middle child in the family.
Joong Ki managed to score 380 out of 400 points on his college entrance test.
His interest in pursuing a career as an actor came when he was still in high school.
He said his secret to flawless skin is by eating apples and yogurt and doing a basic skincare routine every day.
He has been contributing to charities and good causes since 2011.
His Instagram account is handled by his agency.
He often goes to temples to seek peace for his mind.
Joong Ki is a member of the actor gang alongside fellow actors Jo In Sung, Lim Joo Hwan, Bae Seong Woo, Lee Kwang Soo, Kim Woo Bin, Kim Ki Bang, and D.O. from the boy group EXO.
Joong Ki was a shy kid so his parents encouraged him to join various social activities.
He suffered from a fractured wrist and ruptured ACL while filming the drama series Descendants of the Sun (2016).
Joong Ki and fellow actor Lee Kwang Soo are best friends.
Katy Saunders was his Italian tutor for his role in the drama ‘Vincenzo.’
His ideal type is a cute and sexy woman who has long hair.

Movies

My Name is Loh Kiwan (2024), as Loh Ki Wan
Hopeless (2023), as Chi Gun
Bogota: City of the Lost (2022), as Gook Hee
Space Sweepers (2021), as Kim Tae Ho
The Battleship Island (2017), as Park Moo Young
A Werewolf Boy (2012), as Cheol Su
The Grand Heist (2012), as Adult Jung Goon
Pengi and Sommi (2012), as the narrator
Rio (2011), as Blu
Penny Pinchers (2011), as Chun Ji Woong
Hearty Paws 2 (2010), as Dong Wook
The Case of Itaewon Homicide (2009), as Jo Jung Pil
Five Senses of Eros (2009), as Yoo Jae Hyuk
A Frozen Flower (2008), as No Tak

Drama Series

Reborn Rich (JTBC, Viu | 2022), as Yoon Hyun Woo
Vincenzo: Special (tvN | 2021), as Vincenzo Cassano
Vincenzo (tvN | 2021), as Vincenzo Cassano
Arthdal Chronicles (tvN | 2019), as Eun Seom
Man to Man (JTBC | 2017), as the Bank Teller
The Sound of Your Heart (KBS2 | 2016), as the Webtoon Writer
Descendants of the Sun: BTS (KBS2 | 2016), as Yoo Shi Jin
Descendants of the Sun: Recap Special (KBS2 | 2016), as Yoo Shi Jin
Descendants of the Sun (KBS2 | 2016), as Yoo Shi Jin
The Innocent Man (KBS2 | 2012), as Kang Ma Roo
Deep Rooted Tree (SBS | 2011), as Young King Se Jong
Sungkyunkwan Scandal: Special (KBS2 | 2011), as Goo Yong Ha
Sungkyunkwan Scandal (KBS2 | 2010), as Goo Yong Ha
OB & GY (SBS | 2010), as Ahn Kyung Woo
Will It Snow For Christmas? (SBS | 2009), as Han Ji Yong
My Fair Lady (KBS2 | 2009), as the Handsome Butler
Triple (MBC | 2009), as Ji Poong Ho
My Precious You (KBS2 | 2008), as Jang Jin Ho
Love Racing (CGV | 2008), as Mi So
Get Karl! Oh Soo Jung (SBS | 2007), as the Reporter

TV Shows

The Game Caterers Special (tvN | 2021), as a guest
26th Busan International Film Festival (YouTube | 2021), as the co-host
23rd Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet | 2021), as the co-host
22nd Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet | 2020), as the co-host
MMTG (SBS | 2018), as a guest
20th Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet | 2018), as the co-host
JTBC Newsroom (JTBC | 2017), as a guest
19th Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet | 2017), as the co-host
Happy Camp (Hunan TV | 2016), as a guest
Running Man China Season 4 (ZRTG | 2016), as a guest
KBS News 9 (KBS | 2016), as a guest
14th Mnet Asian Music Awards (Mnet | 2012), as the co-host
Made in U (JTBC | 2012), as the main host
Tears of the Antarctic (MBC | 2011), as the narrator
I’m Real: Song Joong Ki (JTBC | 2011), as the main host
Dream Concert (VLIVE | 2011), as the co-host
Mnet 20’s Choice Awards (Mnet | 2011), as the co-host
24th KBS Drama Awards (KBS | 2010), as the co-host
2nd Melon Music Awards (MBC | 2010), as the main host
Running Man (SBS | 2010), as a regular member
Star Velo (ELLE | 2010), as the main host
Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2 (KBS2 | 2009), as a guest
Strong Heart (SBS | 2009), as a guest
Happy Together: Season 3 (KBS2 | 2007), as a guest
Infinite Challenge (MBC | 2005), as a guest
Music Bank (KBS | 1998), as a regular member

Music Video Appearances

Happen (2021) – Heize
Men Are All Like That (2012) – Kim Jong Kook
Wicked Tongue (2009) – Tei

Books

Beautiful Skin Project (Antenna Books | 2010), as a co-author

Awards

2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Popular Star Award – Space Sweepers
2021 Seoul International Drama Awards – Outstanding Korean Actor – Vincenzo
2021 Brand Customer Loyalty Award – Best Actor (Film) – Song Joong Ki
2021 Brand of the Year Awards – Actor of the Year – Song Joong Ki
2021 Chunsa Film Art Awards – Best Actor – Space Sweepers
2021 Kinolights Awards – Actor of The Year (Domestic) – Vincenzo and Space Sweepers
2021 Financial Services Commission – Presidential Commendation – Song Joong Ki
2017 Korean Producer Awards – Best Performer Award – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Brand of the Year Awards – Actor of the Year – Song Joong Ki
2016 APAN Star Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 APAN Star Awards – Best APAN Star Award – Descendants of the Sun
2016 APAN Star Awards – Best Couple Award – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actor (TV) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards – iQiyi Global Star Award – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Asia Best Couple – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Seoul International Drama Awards – Outstanding Korean Actor – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Style Icon Asia – Style Icon – Song Joong Ki
2016 South Korea – Presidential Commendation – Song Joong Ki
2013 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – Favorite Actor – A Werewolf Boy
2012 Korea Culture & Entertainment Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – The Innocent Man
2012 APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – The Innocent Man
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – The Innocent Man
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Netizens’ Award – The Innocent Man
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – The Innocent Man
2012 Style Icon Asia – Style Icon – Song Joong Ki
2011 Asia Model Festival Awards – BBF Fashionista Award – Song Joong Ki
2011 SBS Drama Awards – Producer’s Award – Deep Rooted Tree
2010 Style Icon Asia – New Style Icon (TV Actor) – Song Joong Ki
2010 SBS Entertainment Awards – Best Newcomer in a Variety Show – Running Man
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – Sungkyunkwan Scandal
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Nominations

2021 Asia Contents Awards – Best Actor (TV) – Vincenzo
2021 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (Television) – Vincenzo
2021 Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actor – Song Joong Ki
2021 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best Actor – Space Sweepers
2016 APAN Star Awards – Best Actor in a Miniseries – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Asia Artist Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (Television) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Descendants of the Sun
2016 Korea Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – Descendants of the Sun
2013 Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (Film) – A Werewolf Boy
2012 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Mid-Length Drama) – The Innocent Man
2011 Korea Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Sungkyunkwan Scandal
2010 Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actor – Hearty Paws 2
2010 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Mid-Length Drama) – Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Quotes

“I am a conservative, not-so-cool kind of guy.”

“I want to play a character that is cold. There are sides of me that are like that. I’m a fan of the actor Edward Norton, and if you see his early works, he plays a lot of those roles.”

“I might retire when acting becomes too hard on me physically, but I don’t want to give up easily. I really want to have a long-term acting career.”

“There are so many characters I want to play. I’m greedy about acting.”

“I’m not a fan of gushing emotions. I think that probably shows in all of the characters I play. I try to reinterpret the characters in my style.”

FAQs

Who is Song Joong Ki?

He is a South Korean actor.

Who is Song Joong Ki’s real name?

His real name is Song Joong Ki (송중기).

What makes Song Joong Ki famous?

He became famous after starring in drama series such as Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010), A Werewolf Boy (2012) and The Innocent Man (2012).

Where is Song Joong Ki from?

He was born in Secheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea.

How old is Song Joong Ki?

He was born in 1985, and he is 39 years old as of 2024.

When does Song Joong Ki celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 19th of every September.

How tall is Song Joong Ki?

His height is 5’10” or 178 cm.

Who are Song Joong Ki’s parents?

His father’s name is Song Yong Gak, but his mother’s name is not known.

Is Song Joong Ki married?

Yes, he is married to Katy Louise Saunders. They tied the knot in 2023.

Who is Song Joong Ki’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known. However, he used to be rumored to date Park Bo Young.

Who is Song Joong Ki’s ex-wife?

His ex-wife is Song Hye Kyo.

How rich is Song Joong Ki?

His net worth is around $30 million to $40 million.

What is Song Joong Ki’s nationality?

His nationality is South Korean.

Song Joong Ki has charmed a lot of fans with his humble personality and prominent talents. It is all thanks to him that Korean movies and drama series have become a trend internationally.