Fans of the popular Korean drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS) will be familiar with Song Joong-ki and his wife Song Hye-Kyo, who were often seen as the ‘perfect’ couple.
However, on Thursday (27 Jun), Song Joong-Ki filed for divorce with his wife of 2 years.
According to a close friend, the pair first dated back in 2015 before the filming of DOTS.
They fell in love during the 7 months of filming which brought them to various places in Korea and Greece.
They eventually wedded on 31 Oct 2017.
However, on Thursday (27 Jun), news broke that Song Joong-ki has filed for divorce from Song Hye-Kyo, after 2 years of marriage.
Song Joong-ki has released a statement regarding the divorce.
He did not reveal the reason behind the split but hopes that the process can be done amicably.
Here is his statement in full:
Hello. This is Song Joong-ki.
First, I’d like to apologize for delivering this unfortunate news to the many fans who love and care for me.
I have begun the process of filing for divorce from Song Hye-kyo.
Rather than denouncing one another and arguing over who is to blame, I hope that the divorce process can be wrapped up amicably.
I ask for your understanding in regards to the fact that it is difficult to discuss the details of my personal life, and I will recover from my current wounds and do my utmost as an actor to repay you through great productions in the future.
Thank you.
The pair’s divorce comes as a shock for fans, who fondly dubbed the couple as the Song-Song couple.
We hope the pair will wrap up the proceedings amicably.
Featured image from Whereinbacolod and SBS PopAsia.