On June 14, Song Joong-ki delightedly shared the official announcement of his joyous news of becoming a father. In the heartfelt post, he revealed that his wife, an Italian native, gave birth to their son in his hometown of Rome.
Song Joong-ki, born on September 19, 1985, in Daejeon, South Korea, is a highly acclaimed South Korean actor and host. He made his debut in the film industry in 2008 with the costume movie "Frost Shop". The following year, he became the host of the popular music program "Music Bank" and also became a regular guest on the entertaining show "Running Man".
In 2010, Song Joong-ki portrayed the character of Goo Yong Ha in the costume drama "Sungkyunkwan Scandal" and received the esteemed Best Popularity Award at the KBS Acting Awards for his remarkable performance.
He continued to earn accolades, winning the Best Popularity Award at the KBS Acting Awards in 2011 for his role in the costume historical drama.
One of Song Joong-ki's career-defining moments came in 2016 when he took on the lead role in the highly acclaimed KBS water-wood drama series, "Descendants of the Sun".
His exceptional performance in the series earned him numerous awards, including the APAN STAR AWARDS Top Acting Award, the KBS Top Acting Award, and the Best Popular Actor Award in the TV Division at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards.
On September 23, 2020, Song Joong-ki's Korean sci-fi movie "Victory" was released, where he co-starred alongside Kim Tae Ri. Furthermore, he was chosen to be the host of the MAMA Awards on December 6 of the same year.
In 2021, he captivated audiences once again with his role in the tvN romantic comedy series "Mansonzo".
Apart from his successful career, Song Joong-ki has also had a highly publicized marriage. He tied the knot with Song Hye Kyo during the filming of the beloved drama series "Descendants of the Sun" in 2017.
However, their marriage lasted slightly over a year, and in July 2019, they officially divorced, with Song Joong-ki issuing the divorce statement without prior notification to Song Hye Kyo.
The divorce announcement sparked widespread discussions on the internet. In response, Song Hye Kyo's company released a statement stating that their separation was due to irreconcilable differences in their personalities.
Legal experts in Korea have stated that, in Korean divorces, it is typically the non-responsible party who files for divorce. Sources close to Song Joong-ki revealed that he did not seek alimony but instead aimed for a swift resolution within a month.
After the tremendous success of "Descendants of the Sun", Song Joong-ki gained immense popularity, and as a result, his childhood home in his hometown became a popular tourist spot that fans could visit for free to experience a part of his life.
This place held great significance for Song Joong-ki's fans, and Song Hye Kyo herself had visited the location. However, following the divorce announcement, a reporter visited the old residence only to discover that all the photos and memorabilia related to "Descendants of the Sun" had been removed.
On January 30 of this year, Song Joong-ki officially announced his remarriage, sharing the joyful news that his wife, Katie Louise Sanders, was expecting a child. Katie, a former actress who retired from the industry in 2018, subsequently relocated to South Korea to work as a language educator. Song Joong-ki and Katie met through a mutual acquaintance in 2021.
Upon hearing the news of Song Joong-ki becoming a father, netizens flooded social media platforms with messages of congratulations and well-wishes.
