Name: Song Hye-kyo
Song Hye-kyo was born in Daegu, South Korea. Despite being born with a health condition that her parents were told she might not survive she grew up healthy. She was raised by her mother after her parents divorced when she was young. Song attended Sejong University, where she majored in Film Arts.
Family
Parents: Details about her parents are limited; She was primarily raised by her mother.
Siblings: She is an only child.
Marital Status: She was married to actor Song Joong-ki from 2017 to 2019.
Career
Early Career
Song Hye-kyo started her career in the entertainment industry at a young age. She gained initial recognition when she won first place in the Sunkyung Smart Model Contest in 1996. Following this, she made her acting debut in the television drama "First Love."
Breakthrough and Rise to Fame
Song's breakthrough role came with the KBS drama "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), which was a major hit in South Korea and other Asian countries. This role catapulted her to fame and established her as a leading actress.
Continued Success
She continued her success with leading roles in popular dramas such as:
"All In" (2003): Played the female lead opposite Lee Byung-hun.
"Full House" (2004): Starred alongside Rain in this romantic comedy, which was a massive hit across Asia.
"The World That They Live In" (2008): Reunited with Hyun Bin in this drama about the TV production world.
"That Winter, the Wind Blows" (2013): Co-starred with Jo In-sung.
"Descendants of the Sun" (2016): Paired with Song Joong-ki, this drama was a global sensation and led to her marriage with Joong-ki.
Film Career
In addition to her television success, Song Hye-kyo has appeared in several films, including:
**"My Girl and I" (2005)
**"Hwang Jin Yi" (2007)
"The Grandmaster" (2013): Worked with renowned director Wong Kar-wai.
**"My Brilliant Life" (2014)
"The Crossing" (2014-2015): A two-part epic directed by John Woo.
Awards and Recognition
Grand Prize (Daesang) at the KBS Drama Awards for "Autumn in My Heart"
Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards for "That Winter, the Wind Blows"
Top Excellence Award at the KBS Drama Awards for "Descendants of the Sun"
Net Worth
As of 2024, Song Hye-kyo's estimated net worth is around $20 million. Her wealth primarily comes from her acting career, endorsements, and business ventures.
Personal Life
Song Hye-kyo married her "Descendants of the Sun" co-star Song Joong-ki in a highly publicized wedding in 2017. However, the couple divorced in 2019. She is known for her philanthropy, regularly donating to various causes and supporting charities.
Recent Projects
Song Hye-kyo continues to be active in the entertainment industry, taking on new roles in both television and film. She remains one of the most popular and influential actresses in South Korea and throughout Asia.
