Song Hye-Kyo's entertainment career began in 1996 when she was in high school. That year, she won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest, which led to her debut as a model for a school uniform company. Her modeling success opened the door to acting, and she secured a minor role in the television drama First Love.
She gained further experience and recognition through various sitcoms and dramas, most notably Soonpoong Clinic. However, it was her performance in the 2000 drama Autumn in My Heart, co-starring Won Bin and Song Seung-heon, that catapulted her to widespread fame.
Her popularity grew further in 2003 with her lead role alongside Lee Byung-hun in the drama All In. In 2004, she starred with the singer Rain in the romantic comedy Full House, which became a major hit across Asia and solidified her status as a Hallyu star.
On the strength of Full House, Song transitioned into film with My Girl and I. Her film credits include The Crossing: Part 1 and Part 2, The Queens, My Brilliant Life, The Grandmaster, A Reason to Live, Countdown, Camellia – Love for Sale, Make Yourself at Home, and Hwang Jin Yi.
Noteworthy television roles include Descendants of the Sun, That Winter, the Wind Blows, Worlds Within, Hotelier, and Full House. Though Song Hye-Kyo is not a professional singer, she has also appeared in several music videos, including Once Upon a Day, Curious Destiny, and This Promise.
Throughout her career, Song has been a sought-after brand ambassador, endorsing a wide range of national and international products. Her endorsements include renowned names such as J. Estina, Vivien Bra, FHM, LG, Olay, Nintendo DS Animal Crossing, Conway, and McDonald's Ice Cream. She has also represented Roem, Innisfree, Aritaum, Whitea, Elude House, Levi’s Lady Style, and Laneige, among others.
Song Hye-Kyo was romantically linked to actor Lee Byung-hun during their time filming All In in 2003, but they broke up in 2004. In 2009, she was also reported to be in a relationship with actor Hyun Bin, her co-star in Worlds Within. However, the couple remained largely private and eventually parted ways. As of now, she is not married.
Over the years, Song has received numerous accolades for her performances. Among her most recent honors are the Top Excellence Award and inclusion in the Top 10 Stars at the SBS Drama Awards. She has also earned multiple nominations throughout her career, reinforcing her status as one of South Korea’s leading actresses.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 22 Nov, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Model |
| Citizenship: | South Korea |
| Birth Place: | Daegu |
| Education: | Sejong University Chung-Ang University |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | South Korean actress |
| Spouse: | Song Joong-ki[2017-2019] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
