The troubled relationship between actors Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo

What if a romance that began in the surrounding plots of the doramas had such a sudden and unexpected end? It happened to the relationship of the star of ‘Vincenzo’, Song Joong Kiand the actress Song Hye Kyoof ‘The lesson’.

The two met behind the scenes of the South Korean entertainment industry, but was ‘descendants of the sun’ (2016) that marked the beginning of its history together. Before the drama, the actress had worked with Jo in Sung In ‘That Winter, The Wind Bloows’ (2013), and it was precisely the veteran who presented Joong Ki to the artist.

At the time, the production of the classic 9 years ago faced difficulties to find an actor for the role of Yoo Si Jin, due to the filming abroad and the pre-produced format of the series, thus ending with In Sung suggesting Joong Ki to the paper, which soon accepted. Just two days after leaving the army, the actor participated in the reading of the script, in which he met his future beloved, who was also present.

From screens to real life

The relationship between Yoo si jin and Kang Mo Yeon He enchanted the viewers in the drama, but no one imagined that the romance would surpass the screens. In 2016, rumors emerged that the two were dating after being caught having dinner together in New York.

At the time, the agencies of both denied the relationship, but in July 2017, the truth came to light, informing that the couple had been together since 2015.

The Wedding of Dreams

In the same month of the relationship announcement, the actors revealed that they were engaged, with the marriage proposal happening in the winter of 2016, in Japan, where Hye Kyo I worked at the time.

The couple officialized the Union on October 31, 2017, in a luxurious ceremony that brought together large stars of South Korean entertainment, including Park Bo Gum, Park Hyung Sik and Donghaefrom Super Junior. Before the marriage, they bought a house in Itaewon, but rumors indicate that they never lived together at the residence.

The unexpected divorce

The love story, which seemed worthy of a drama, had a sudden end. After 20 months of marriage, Joong Ki He announced the separation through his lawyer, revealing that he had already entered the divorce. In his statement, he asked for understanding the public and stated that he wanted to resolve the process without conflict.

Hello, here is Song Joong Ki

Firstly, I apologize for bringing bad news to everyone who loves me and cares about me.

I got my divorce with Song Hye Kyo.

We both hope to resolve the divorce process quietly, rather than attacking and blaming each other.

Please understand that it is difficult to reveal the stories about our personal lives.

From now on, I will try my best as an actor to repay everyone with good work.

Shortly thereafter, the actress’s agency also confirmed the end of the marriage and stated that the separation occurred by differences of irreconcilable personality. In addition to the information, the company asked the public to respect the privacy of the actors and do not spread unfounded speculation.

Divorce was resolved through mediation and finalized in less than a month, with the couple dividing their assets, valued at more than 100 billion won (approximately R $ 489.9 million, in the current price).

It is worth remembering that rumors about a possible marital crisis began months before the official announcement, after Hye Kyo appear without your wedding ring, which generated media speculation. In addition, sources claim that the couple had lived separated since September 2018, just 11 months after marriage.

Vincenzo’s star would also have left the couple’s house when he began the filming of ‘Arthdal ​​Chronicles’. Meanwhile, friends report that the actress has undergone a drastic weight loss due to marital stress, which caused her alliance to be too wide for her finger.

Own Joong Kiaccording to the backstage sources of Dorama, would have suffered from hair loss due to personal stress, raising suspicions among the production team that something was not doing well in marriage.

With the announcement of the separation, rumors began to circulate, and one of the most controversial involved the actor Park Bo Gum. Some netizens speculated that he could have been one of the reasons for the end of the marriage, due to his proximity to Joong Ki and for having a contracted with Hye Kyo in the drama ‘Encounter’. The actor’s agency quickly denied rumors and threatened to take legal action against those who spread false information.

Another name involved in the repercussion was the father of Joong Kibecause before the separation, his house was decorated with posters of his son and ‘descendants of the sun’, but after the announcement of the divorce, fans noticed that all references to Hye Kyo had been removed. Reports indicate that the actor’s father knew of the media separation and was so shaken that he avoided leaving home and answering phone calls.