The mere prospect of Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki sharing the same space ignited a frenzy on social media, both in Korea and beyond. Fans eagerly anticipated the reunion of the former power couple. According to reports from Sina, the buzz surrounding the keyword ‘Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki Attend Baeksang 2024’ skyrocketed to become the second hottest search topic on Weibo, amassing over 70 million views.
Chinese internet users also reminisced over numerous photographs capturing Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki’s presence on the Baeksang red carpet in 2016. However, while Song Joong Ki made his appearance at the awards ceremony, Song Hye Kyo opted to remain absent from the red carpet.
The saga of Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki traces back to their fateful encounter on the set of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ in 2016, where their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance, leading to a widely celebrated wedding ceremony by the end of October 2017. Yet, their union was ephemeral, with news of their divorce reverberating by 2019. Song Joong Ki’s purported initiation of the divorce proceedings sparked a deluge of public scrutiny and disparaging remarks targeted at Song Hye Kyo.
It marked the first occasion of the former couple attending the same event following their 2019 divorce. However, it appears they managed to avoid any direct encounters. Videos capturing moments of Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo at the awards ceremony quickly circulated once the event began. Throughout the event, Song Joong Ki was captured on screen multiple times, displaying a cheerful smile as he applauded winners and cheered for Kim Jong Soo, who clinched the Best Supporting Actor award over him.
Meanwhile, in the wake of her win at Baeksang 2023, Song Hye Kyo opted for a more understated presence at the 2024 edition. Choosing to eschew the red carpet spectacle, the actress graced the stage solely to present awards for Best Actor and Actress in TV categories. Nevertheless, every subtle gesture and movement by Song Hye Kyo was scrutinized with fervent anticipation by netizens.
Sharing the same space at the event were not only her ex-husband, Song Joong Ki, but also her former flame, Lee Byung Hun. Despite her brief appearance, Song Hye Kyo radiated an irresistible allure, clad in an elegant slit dress that accentuated her graceful figure and beauty.
Currently, Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki chart separate paths in life. The actor has remarried actress Katy Louise Saunders and recently welcomed their first child. Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo focuses her energies on her career, maintaining a discreet demeanor regarding her personal life following the dissolution of her marriage.
