Song Joong-ki (Hangul: 송중기); (born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor and host. Song Joong Ki first appeared on the Korean show
Quiz Korea, but made his true acting debut in the movie
A Frozen Flower
in 2008. He went on to play small parts in several shows, movies,
also did some Modeling. He also wrote a bestselling book, called
Beautiful Skin Project, which detailed health, beauty tips for men.
He rose to fame in the historical drama
Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show
Running Man as one of the original cast members when it premiered in 2010. Song played his first TV leading role in the melodrama
The Innocent Man (2012). He has also starred in feature films, notably as the titular character in the box office hit
A Werewolf Boy (2012).
After his mandatory military service, he took on the lead role in the massive pan-Asia hit 2016 drama,
Descendants of the Sun.
The drama was incredibly popular with the final episode recording a
38.8% viewership rating nationwide and 41.6% in the capital area
according to Nielsen Korea.
Profile
- Name: Song Joong-Ki
- Hangul: 송중기
- Birthdate: September 19, 1985
- Birthplace: Daejeon, South Korea
- Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)
- Weight: 143 lbs. (65 kg)
Drama Series
- The Sound of Heart | Maeumui Sori (KBS2 / 2016) - (cameo)
- Descendants of the Sun | Taeyangui Hooye (KBS2 / 2016) - Yoo Shi-Jin
- The Innocent Man | Sesang Eodiedo Eobneun Chakan Namja (KBS2 / 2012) - Kang Ma-Roo
- Tree With Deep Roots | Bboori Gipeun Namoo (SBS / 2011) - Lee Do (young)
- Sungkyunkwan Scandal (KBS2 / 2010) - Ku Yong-Ha
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors | Sanbuingwa (SBS / 2010) - Ahn Kyeong-Woo
- Will It Snow For Christmas? | Keurisumaseue Neunyi Olggayo? (SBS / 2009)
- My Fair Lady | Agasshireul Butakhae (KBS2 / 2009) - handsome butler (cameo)
- Triple (MBC / 2009) - Ji Poong-Ho
- My Precious Child | Nae Sarang Keumjiok Yeop (KBS2 / 2008-2009) - Jang Jin-Ho
Movies
- Battleship Island | Goonhamdo (2017) - Park Moo-Young
- A Werewolf Boy | Neukdae Sonyeon (2012) - Chul-Soo (wolf-boy)
- The Grand Heist | Baramgwa Hamjje Sarajida (2012) - Jung Yak-Yong (cameo)
- Penny Pinchers | Taeunagin Haetjiman (2011) - Ji-Woong
- Hearty Paws 2 | Maeumee 2 (2010) - Dong-Wook
- Where the Truth Lies | Itaewon Salinsageon (2009) -Jo Jong-Pil (murder victim)
- Five Senses of Eros | Ogamdo (2009) - Yoo Jae-Hyuk (segment "Believe in the Moment")
- A Frozen Flower | Ssanghwajeom (2008) - No-Tak
Awards
- 2012 KBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2012
- Best Actor ("The Innocent Man")
- Netizen Award ("The Innocent Man")
- Best Couple Award ("The Innocent Man")
- 2011 SBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2011
- Producer's Choice Award ("Tree With Deep Roots")