Interesting Facts about Song Hye Kyo, Turns Out She Often Gets Along with Her Co-Stars

Kapanlagi.com - Song Hye Kyo is a legendary actress from South Korea who was born in Daegu on November 22, 1981. She is known as an actress skilled in melodrama, and moved to Gangnam after her parents divorced. This change became the starting point of Song Hye Kyo's career.

Initially, Song Hye Kyo was a figure skating athlete when she was still in elementary school. Her coach even stated that Song Hye Kyo had great potential to represent South Korea in the figure skating Olympics. However, at the age of 14, she chose to quit the sports world after winning a modeling competition in 8th grade.

Getting involved in the entertainment world from a young age did not diminish Song Hye Kyo's enthusiasm. Initially, she was known as a model for a school uniform brand, then made her debut in the Korean drama First Love in 1996, Autumn in My Heart in 2000, and Full House in 2004, which made her name known worldwide.

1. Having a Natural Look

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Song Hye Kyo is rumored to have undergone plastic surgery to enhance her appearance. However, the truth is that Song Hye Kyo has never had plastic surgery like most other Korean artists. This can be proven by childhood and teenage photos circulating on the internet. From these photos, it can be seen that her beauty has been natural since childhood.

2. Graduate of Sejong University

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Despite being a famous artist, Song Hye Kyo does not forget the importance of education. For her, education is very important in life. Song Hye Kyo successfully graduated from Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea, majoring in film. In addition, she also studied English directly in the United States to become proficient in the language.

3. Suffering from a Disease at Birth

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When she was born from her mother's womb, Song Hye Kyo was diagnosed with a disease that doctors predicted would not last long. However, her parents did not give up easily. After undergoing various types of treatments and medications, Song Hye Kyo managed to recover from her illness at the age of one.

4. Kind-hearted Person

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Not only does she have a beautiful face, but Song Hye Kyo is also known for her kindness. According to her fans, Song Hye Kyo is an artist who is friendly and always does good to people around her.

There is also news that Song Hye Kyo has donated special books for the blind. In addition, at the 16th International Women's Film Festival in 2014, she is known to have donated more than 800 tickets to those who are less fortunate.

5. Former Ice Skating Athlete

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Song Hye Kyo used to be an ice skating athlete during her teenage years. She stated that she really enjoyed the sport that is synonymous with extreme actions. Her ability in playing ice skating is often seen in scenes of her dramas like Full House. However, she rarely engages in her hobby now due to her busy schedule as an actress.

6. Often Involved in On-Screen Romance with Co-Stars

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Song Hye Kyo is an actress who has starred in many Korean dramas. In the dramas she has played, she often gets paired with several handsome co-stars. Song Hye Kyo has been involved in on-screen romances with some actors, such as Lee Byung Hun after they both starred in the drama titled 'All In' in 2003. Then in 2009, Song Hye Kyo entered a relationship with Hyun Bin after starring in the drama Worlds Within.

7. Previously Married to Song Joong Ki

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The marriage of Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo has been anticipated by their fans due to their compatibility in the drama Descendant Of The Sun (DOTS). During the ceremony, the public was shocked because their wedding was held in private, and many were moved by the event.

There were also rumors that Song Hye Kyo was pregnant after their marriage, but those rumors turned out to be false and their marriage ended after 1.5 years. On July 22, 2019, they officially divorced.

8. Dog Lover

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Song Hye Kyo is one of the Korean artists who has a dog as her pet. In fact, she has taken care of up to 5 dogs. Despite having a busy schedule, Song Hye Kyo always makes time to play with her pets.

9. Can Speak Four Languages

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Song Hye Kyo has the ability to master four languages, namely Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, and English.

10. Loving Children

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In 2017, Song Hye Kyo donated 100 million Won or around 1.2 billion Rp to one of the children's hospitals in South Korea named Seoul National University Children's Hospital. In addition, she also donated her income to build an elementary school in China. Song Hye Kyo has also donated part of her wealth to fund the production of 1,000 books in Braille and help students facing economic problems.

11. Being the Most Beautiful Woman in the World

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In 2011, the international film site TC Candler announced the 100 most beautiful women in the world. Song Hye Kyo ranked 5th among the 100 most beautiful women in the world. The first position for the most beautiful woman was achieved by Emma Watson.

12. What makes Song Hye Kyo famous?

Generally regarded as one of the most beautiful women in South Korea, Song Hye-kyo, a K-drama star, model, singer, and philanthropist, has flourished since she trained as a skater and won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest.

13. Has Song Hye Kyo won a Daesang award?

Song Hye-kyo received the Daesang (Grand Prize), the highest award at the 2016 KBS Drama Awards along with her co-star, Song Joong-ki.

14. How did Song Hye Kyo become an actress?

In 1996, Song, who was fourteen years old at the time and in the third grade of junior high school, successfully won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest. Her victory led her to start her debut as a model for a school uniform company. Thanks to this success, she later obtained a small role in her first television drama, titled First Love.

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