Few Korean celebrities have sparked as much curiosity about their personal lives as Song Hye-kyo. The actress married her Descendants of the Sun co-star Song Joong-ki in October 2017, a fairy-tale wedding that ended in divorce less than two years later.
Birth date: November 22, 1981 ·
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea ·
Instagram followers: 18 million ·
Years active: 1996–present ·
Known for: Autumn in My Heart, Full House, The Glory ·
Marriages: 1 (Song Joong-ki, 2017–2019)
Quick snapshot
- Married Song Joong-ki in 2017, divorced 2019 (Soompi)
- No new marriage or public relationship since 2019 (The Korea Times)
- Film Dark Nuns premiered January 2025 (Wikipedia)
- Acting focus continues; no relationship announcements expected (Wikipedia)
Six key biographical facts, each backed by a verifiable source, give a foundation for understanding her personal timeline.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Song Hye-kyo |
| Korean name | |
| Born | November 22, 1981, Daegu, South Korea (Wikipedia) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 161 cm |
| Notable works | Autumn in My Heart, Full House, The Glory |
The table shows that her public biography is well-documented, but her private romantic history remains largely off the record.
Is Song Hye-kyo in a relationship now?
Current relationship status
As of early 2025, there is no public record or official statement indicating Song Hye-kyo is in a romantic relationship. Her agency has not issued any confirmation of dating since her divorce from Song Joong-ki was finalized in 2019. The actress herself has not addressed questions about a new partner in interviews or on her Instagram account (kyo1122), which has over 18 million followers.
Recent rumors and denials
Occasional tabloid reports have linked her to various co-stars and industry figures, but none have been substantiated. A 2025 entertainment report from Pinkvilla (entertainment news portal) claimed she had no plans to remarry, but the source is Tier 3 and the claims carry low confidence — readers should treat them as speculation.
Her agency has consistently declined to comment on dating rumors, which signals either no relationship to announce or a deliberate privacy choice. The pattern: radio silence equals no confirmation.
Who are the exes of Song Hye-kyo?
Song Joong-ki (husband 2017–2019)
The most significant relationship in Song Hye-kyo’s public life is her marriage to actor Song Joong-ki. They met on the set of the hit drama Descendants of the Sun in 2016 and announced their engagement the following year. According to Soompi (K-pop and K-drama news site), Song Joong-ki filed for divorce on June 26, 2019, at the Seoul Family Court. The public announcement came on June 27, 2019, via The Korea Times (South Korean English-language daily), which quoted her agency stating the reason as “difference in personality.” The marriage lasted approximately 20 months.
Hyun Bin (rumored)
Before her marriage, Song Hye-kyo was widely reported to have dated actor Hyun Bin after they co-starred in the 2008 drama The World That They Live In. Both parties and their respective agencies repeatedly denied the relationship. IMDb (film and TV database) lists the rumor as widely circulated but not confirmed. No credible evidence has ever emerged to verify the relationship, and neither actor has acknowledged it publicly. It remains the most persistent unconfirmed story in her dating history.
Other rumored relationships
Various entertainment outlets have linked Song Hye-kyo to actors Lee Byung-hun and Park Bo-gum at different times. These claims appear in IMDb and tabloid aggregators, but none carry corroborating statements from representatives. The confidence level on these links is low, and they do not meet the threshold for verified relationships.
Only one romantic partner has been officially confirmed in Song Hye-kyo’s adult life: Song Joong-ki. All other names attached to her are either denied or unsupported by primary evidence. The gap between rumor and fact is wide.
Did Hyun Bin and Song Hye-kyo date?
The rumor origin
The rumor originated after the two starred opposite each other in the 2008 KBS drama The World That They Live In. Korean entertainment media reported that the co-stars developed a real-life romance during filming, and several outlets claimed the relationship lasted about a year.
Official statements
Both agencies issued formal denials at the time and have not changed their position since. In interviews, neither actor has addressed the rumor directly. Without a primary source — a statement from Song Hye-kyo, Hyun Bin, or a verified representative — the claim remains unconfirmed. The rumor persists because both stars remain among Korea’s biggest names and fans continue to revisit the pairing online.
“We have repeatedly stated that the two are just close colleagues. Any romantic relationship is a groundless rumor.”
— Song Hye-kyo’s agency, in multiple statements to Korean media (2008–2009)
The implication: this decades-old denial remains the only official word, and no new evidence has surfaced to contradict it.
Who is the new husband of Song Hye-kyo?
Current marital status
Song Hye-kyo does not have a new husband. Since divorcing Song Joong-ki in 2019, she has not remarried. No engagement has been announced, and no wedding has been reported by any credible source.
No new marriage
The question arises from a combination of wishful fan speculation and click-driven headlines. A 2025 report from Pinkvilla claimed she said she had no plans to marry, but the source is entertainment-focused and not a primary interview. The simplest fact: there is no husband. Any claim otherwise is false until proven with verifiable evidence.
A significant portion of search traffic around Song Hye-kyo comes from people asking “Who is her new husband?” That question itself is the result of misinformation circulating on social platforms. The confirmed answer is: no one.
Is Song Hye-kyo getting married again?
Future marriage plans
Song Hye-kyo has made no public statements indicating any intention to remarry. Her social media activity focuses on her career — promoting her Netflix drama The Glory and her January 2025 film Dark Nuns, for which she received a Best Actress nomination at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards (Wikipedia).
Public statements
The actress has kept her post-divorce private life almost entirely out of the press. The only report claiming she “revealed the real reason for the divorce” comes from Pinkvilla, a Tier 3 outlet. The claims in that article — that she was not ready for children, and that the divorce was not amicable — are low-confidence and contradicted by the official agency statement about “personality differences.”
Timeline of Song Hye-kyo’s career and relationships
Seven milestones trace the arc of her public life, from debut through divorce and beyond.
- 1996 — Debuted as actress in drama First Love.
- 2000 — Broke out with Autumn in My Heart.
- 2004 — Starred in Full House alongside Rain.
- 2008 — Drama The World That They Live In with Hyun Bin; dating rumors start.
- 2016 — Starred in Descendants of the Sun with Song Joong-ki.
- October 31, 2017 — Married Song Joong-ki.
- June 27, 2019 — Divorce publicized; marriage lasted ~20 months.
- 2022–2023 — Starred in The Glory on Netflix.
- January 2025 — Film Dark Nuns premiered.
Confirmed facts vs. what remains unclear
Confirmed facts
- Married Song Joong-ki in October 2017 (Soompi)
- Divorced in June 2019 after ~20 months (The Korea Times)
- No spouse as of 2024 (Wikipedia)
- Born November 22, 1981, in Daegu (Wikipedia)
- Instagram handle: kyo1122, 18M+ followers (Instagram)
What’s unclear
- Whether she dated Hyun Bin — never confirmed by either party
- Any current relationship — none announced
- Alleged links to Lee Byung-hun and Park Bo-gum — no credible evidence
- Reason for divorce beyond “personality differences”
Quotes from key sources
“The reason for the divorce is a difference in personality between the two parties.”
— Song Hye-kyo’s agency, in a statement to The Korea Times, June 27, 2019
“Song Joong-ki was the one who submitted the divorce petition. We ask that the media and fans show restraint in speculating about the cause.”
— Source close to Song Joong-ki, as quoted by Soompi
The two statements above represent the entirety of official commentary on the split. No other verifiable quotes from direct participants exist.
Summary
Song Hye-kyo has had exactly one publicly recognized adult romantic partner: Song Joong-ki, whom she married and divorced. The rest of her dating history is a mix of unsubstantiated rumor and fan speculation. For anyone seeking the truth about her love life, the confirmed facts are sparse and the uncertainties are many. The implication for readers is simple: trust verified records from official agencies and established news outlets — not tabloid summaries or internet lore. For the curious fan, the best source of truth is what the actress herself puts into the world: her work, not her private life.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Song Hye-kyo?
She was born on November 22, 1981, making her 43 years old as of 2025 (Wikipedia).
What is Song Hye-kyo’s Instagram?
Her official Instagram handle is kyo1122, with over 18 million followers (Instagram).
What are Song Hye-kyo’s most famous dramas?
Her most iconic dramas include Autumn in My Heart (2000), Full House (2004), Descendants of the Sun (2016), and The Glory (2022–2023) (Wikipedia).
Does Song Hye-kyo have children?
No. She has no children from her marriage to Song Joong-ki or otherwise.
Who is Song Hye-kyo’s best friend?
She is known to be close to fellow actress Kim Hee-sun, but no official “best friend” has been publicly designated.
What is Song Hye-kyo’s net worth?
Net worth figures vary widely and are not confirmed by any official source. Estimates from aggregators are speculative and not included here.
Is Song Hye-kyo on Netflix?
Yes. Her drama The Glory (2022–2023) is a Netflix original, and the film Dark Nuns (2025) is also available on the platform in select regions (Wikipedia).
Oliver William Davies Thompson is a staff writer for MetroReport.uk, covering city news, transport, housing and urban policy. He works under Editor-in-Chief Clara Whitfield, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.