Actor Song Joong Ki recently caught the public’s eye with a subtle change in his expression when his ex-wife, actress Song Hye Kyo, was mentioned during an overseas encounter.
A video circulating on social media captures Song Joong Ki interacting with local fans on foreign streets.
The footage shows Song warmly greeting fans who recognized him with his signature bright smile. However, the mood noticeably shifted when Song Hye Kyo’s name came up among the fans, with Song’s smile appearing to fade.
The incident has sparked various reactions online. Some netizens commented that it’s disrespectful to bring up his ex-wife’s name in front of Song Joong Ki, while others empathized that it must have been challenging for him to maintain his composure.
For context, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, who met on the set of the hit drama “Descendants of the Sun,” tied the knot in October 2017. Their marriage ended in a mutual divorce in July 2019. Since then, Song Joong Ki has moved on, marrying British actress Katie Louise Saunders in 2023. The couple welcomed a son that same year, followed by a daughter in 2024.