Song Joong-ki is a South Korean actor who is known for acting in the South Korean film industry. He was born on 19th September 1985 in Dong District, Daejeon, South Korea. He has two siblings. He completed his studies at Sungkyunkwan University. He completed his graduation with a degree in Business Administration.
Initially, he worked as an active anchor of the campus broadcaster.
Song made his television debut as a contestant in the TV show KBS’s Quiz Korea and ended in the second position.
In 2007, Song appeared in the television series, Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung.
In 2008, he made his film debut with A Frozen Flower. In that year, he appeared in two other television series, My Precious You and Love Racing.
In 2009, he appeared in two films, Five Senses of Eros and The Case of Itaewon Homicide, and three television series, My Fair Lady, Will It Snow for Christmas? and Triple. He also appeared in the television show, Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2. He also hosted the television show, Music Bank, that year.
In 2010, he was seen in two television series, Sungkyunkwan Scandal and OB & GY. For his performance in Sungkyunkwan Scandal, he gained popularity and wide recognition. Hearty Paws 2 was his only released film of the year. In the same year, he appeared in the television show, Running Man. He hosted two television shows, the 24th KBS Drama Awards and the 2nd Melon Music Awards.
In 2011, he starred in two films, Penny Pinchers and Rio. Deep Rooted Tree was his only released television series of the year. For his performance in Deep Rooted Tree, Song received the PD Award at the 2011 SBS Drama Awards for the role. He was seen in two television shows that year, Tears of the Antarctic and I’m Real: Song Joong-ki. He hosted two shows, Mnet 20’s Choice Awards and Dream Concerts that year.
The Grand Heist, Pengi and Sommi and A Werewolf Boy were his three released films in 2012. He was seen in the television show, The Innocent Man later that year. His acting in The Innocent Man was praised and he won the Top Excellence Award (Actor) at the 20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards, 1st K-Drama Star Awards and the 2012 KBS Drama Awards. 14th Mnet Asian Music Awards and Made in U were his two hosted shows.
Descendants of the Sun and The Sound of Your Heart were his two released television series in 2016.
In 2017, he was seen in the film, The Battleship Island. He starred in the television series, Man to Man later that year. He also appeared on the television show, JTBC Newsroom. He hosted the 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards also that year.
In 2018, he hosted 20th Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Arthdal Chronicles was his only released television series in 2019.
In 2020, he hosted the 22nd Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In 2021, he hosted two other awards shows, 23rd Mnet Asian Music Awards and 26th Busan International Film Festival. In the same year, he appeared in the television show, The Game Caterers. Vincenzo was his only released television series of the year. He also appeared in the film, Space Sweepers later that year.
In 2022, he starred in two television series, The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate and Little Women. He also appeared in the film, Bogota: City of the Lost later that year.
He has an upcoming film, Hwaran.
He also appeared in three music videos in his career.
In 2010, he wrote a book, Beautiful Skin Project.
He won several awards and nominations for his performance.
Song was also listed at 34, as one of the Top 100 Future Generation of Leaders. In 2016, he was the face of over 30 brands alone and also was one of the recipients of Korea’s “Brand of the Year” award.
Apart from his acting career, Song was made the Korean Tourism Honorary Ambassador by the Korea Tourism Organization to actively promote Korean tourism worldwide. He also became an ambassador of many organisations and endorsed several brands. Apart from it, he does several, philanthropy and social works.
On the personal front, Song married actress Song Hye-kyo on October 31, 2017. On June 26, 2019, the couple announced their divorce, and it was finalized in July 2019.
Name | |
Nick Name | Song Joong-ki |
Profession | Song |
Famous for | Famous for starring in Sungkyunkwan Scandal tv show |
Date of Birth | 19 September 1985 |
Age | 36 Years (2022) |
Birth Place | Secheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea |
Nationality | South Korean |
Hometown | Secheon-dong, Daejeon, South Korea |
School | Not Known |
Collage | Sungkyunkwan University Chung-Ang university |
Debut | Film Debut: A Frozen Flower (2009)![]() TV Show: Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) ![]() |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |

Song Joong-ki Career:
- Initially, he worked as an active anchor of the campus broadcaster.
- Song made his television debut as a contestant in the TV show KBS’s Quiz Korea and ended in the second position.
- In 2007, Song appeared in the television series, Get Karl! Oh Soo-jung.
- In 2008, he made his film debut with A Frozen Flower. In that year, he appeared in two other television series, My Precious You and Love Racing.
- In 2009, he appeared in two films, Five Senses of Eros and The Case of Itaewon Homicide, and three television series, My Fair Lady, Will It Snow for Christmas? and Triple. He also appeared in the television show, Let’s Go! Dream Team Season 2. He also hosted the television show, Music Bank, that year.
- In 2010, he was seen in two television series, Sungkyunkwan Scandal and OB & GY. Hearty Paws 2 was his only released film of the year. In the same year, he appeared in the television show, Running Man. He hosted two television shows, the 24th KBS Drama Awards and the 2nd Melon Music Awards.
- In 2011, he starred in two films, Penny Pinchers and Rio. Deep Rooted Tree was his only released television series of the year. He was seen in two television shows that year, Tears of the Antarctic and I’m Real: Song Joong-ki. He hosted two shows, Mnet 20’s Choice Awards and Dream Concerts that year.
- The Grand Heist, Pengi and Sommi and A Werewolf Boy were his three released films in 2012. He was seen in the television show, The Innocent Man later that year. 14th Mnet Asian Music Awards and Made in U were his two hosted shows.
- Descendants of the Sun and The Sound of Your Heart were his two released television series in 2016.
- In 2017, he was seen in the film, The Battleship Island. He starred in the television series, Man to Man later that year. He also appeared on the television show, JTBC Newsroom. He hosted the 19th Mnet Asian Music Awards also that year.
- In 2018, he hosted 20th Mnet Asian Music Awards.
- Arthdal Chronicles was his only released television series in 2019.
- In 2020, he hosted the 22nd Mnet Asian Music Awards.
- In 2021, he hosted two other awards shows, 23rd Mnet Asian Music Awards and 26th Busan International Film Festival. In the same year, he appeared in the television show, The Game Caterers. Vincenzo was his only released television series of the year. He also appeared in the film, Space Sweepers later that year.
- In 2022, he starred in two television series, The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate and Little Women. He also appeared in the film, Bogota: City of the Lost later that year.
- He has an upcoming film, Hwaran.
- He also appeared in three music videos in his career.
- In 2010, he wrote a book, Beautiful Skin Project.
Song Joong-ki Family
Father Name | Song Yong-gak |
Mother Name | Name Not Known |
Brother | Song Seung-ki |
Sister | Song Seul-ki |
Wife | Song Hye-kyo (m. 2017–2019) |
Song Joong-ki Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs / Girlfriend | Song Hye-kyo |
Wife/ Spouse | Song Hye-kyo (m. 2017–2019) |
Marriage date | October 31, 2017 |
Marriage Place | Youngbingwan, Hotel Shilla in Seoul |
Children | N/A |

Song Joong-ki Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Brown |
Song Joong-ki Favourite
Favorite Actor | N/A |
Favorite Actress | N/A |
Favorite Cuisine | South Korean Food and Chinese |
Favorite Color | Red, White, Black |
Favorite Sport | Tennis, Football |
Favorite Destination | Paris |
Song Joong-ki Education
School | Not Known |
Collage | Sungkyunkwan University. |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |

Song Joong-ki Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | N/A |
Car Collection | N/A |
Some Unknown facts about Song Joong-ki
- Does Song Joong-ki Smoke ? N/A
- Does Song Joong-ki Drinks Alcohol ?N/A
- Song Joong-ki is a famous South Korean actor who rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man (2010–2011).
- He was the first actor to be invited to the nationwide live prime-time news show KBS News 9.
- He was called the school’s ulzzang (best face) and umchina or “mom’s friend’s son” (perfect son).
- Song has been hailed as “the saviour of melodrama” in his home country and called “Korea’s DiCaprio” after the hit drama The Innocent Man and the most-watched melodrama movie A Werewolf Boy in 2012.
- In 2010, Song and Park Shin-hye were chosen as PR ambassadors for the 17th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF).
- Song has been a celebrity advocate for cancer-stricken children since 2011.
- In 2015, during his military service, he donated 100 million won to the UNICEF Korea Committee to help the children and victims of the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.