Known as the “Song-Song couple,” Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki were once the quintessential real-life fairy tale coupling. Their on-screen chemistry won over Kdrama fans all over the globe when the two first met on the set of the 2016 KBS drama Descendants of the Sun (DOTS). They had a lavish wedding in October 2017 after their love tale swiftly went from fictional to real. Fans were startled and devastated to learn that their marriage had ended in divorce in June 2019 after just two years of marriage.

For years, neither party responded to the rumors circulating about their breakup, and the reasons for their divorce remained a secret. Song Hye Kyo recently revealed what caused their relationship to dissolve, breaking her silence for the first time.

Chinese media outlets reported that Song Hye Kyo said she had first been apprehensive about marriage. She said in an interview that Song Joong Ki’s tenacious attempts won her over, even though she had no intention of getting married. She was finally persuaded to accept the risk by his commitment and desire to create a future with him.

But shortly after their wedding, problems started to arise. According to reports, the couple’s opinions on having a family were at odds. Song Hye Kyo felt differently from Song Joong Ki, who was keen to have a family as soon as possible after marriage. Before making such a big move, she wanted to concentrate on making their connection stronger. This basic disagreement turned into a persistent problem that resulted in several debates and, ultimately, irreconcilable conflicts.

According to accounts, Song Hye Kyo was overseas on business when she learnt about Song Joong Ki’s divorce petition via the media, hence the breakup was not amicable. The suddenness of the split exacerbated the emotional upheaval and led to arguments and criticism among admirers.

Song Joong Ki remarried after their divorce, and in 2023, he and his Italian wife Katy Louise Saunders had two children. Song Hye Kyo, meantime, has stayed unmarried and concentrated on her acting career. The Priests: Dark Nuns, her most recent movie, has been doing well at the box office.