Is Song Hye Kyo dating someone after Song Joong Ki divorce? Know about relationship rumors with Lee Byung Hun, Hyun Bin, and more

From dating confirmation with Hyun Bin to marriage and divorce with Song Joong Ki, let’s find out who Song Hye Kyo’s boyfriend is and all her past relationships.

Updated on Apr 09, 2025  |  05:26 PM IST |  125M
Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo: Image from Song Hye Kyo's Instagram, Hyun Bin: Image from VAST Entertainment
Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo: Image from Song Hye Kyo's Instagram, Hyun Bin: Image from VAST Entertainment

Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki got married on October 2017 through a lavish ceremony held at Seoul. However, the Descendants of the Sun leads broke fans hearts on getting divorced just 20 months later. Following the separation, Song Joong Ki remmaried and has two children, while Song Hye Kyo remained single. Curiousity regarding Song Hye Kyo's boyfriend and dating life sustains. The Glory actress' names were linked-up with several A-listers like Lee Byung Hun, Hyun Bin and Park Bo Gum, and rumors of reigniting old flames also made rounds. Here's the entire timeline of her dating history.

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Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki’s relationship timeline - marriage and divorce of everyone’s favorite SongSong Couple

Let’s start with The Glory actress’ marriage to Song Joong Ki. The two of them led the KBS2 drama Descendants of the Sun in 2016. Reportedly, even before the filming of this drama, their chemistry at the script reading session was palpable, leading fans to root them together even before the premiere. 

Then, when the drama became a wild success, winning fans’ hearts across the globe, a new dating rumor occurred between Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki.

The pair made headlines after they were allegedly spotted having a cozy dinner in New York. Though at that time, both the stars’ agencies refuted the rumors calling them baseless, fans kept their hopes up for a future confirmation. 

However, their off-screen chemistry only seemed to have grown in the following months. 

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In a surprising turn of events, Song Hye Kyo broke the internet when she posted photos from Song Joong Ki’s fan meeting in China on her personal Instagram handle. The cherry on the top was the caption which read, ‘SongSongcouple’. Though, at this point, the dating news wasn’t confirmed, the caption was enough to assure fans of their relationship.

In the following year, they dropped the most surprising news announcing their marriage plans, which eventually took place on October 31, 2017, in the presence of many A-list Korean stars like Prak Bo Gum, Yoo Ah In, Choi Ji Woo, and even Chinese actress like Zhang Ziyi.

A year later, their separation reports again shocked the K-drama fans. Though, at that time, they again dodged the rumors, On July 22, 2019, Song Joong Ki’s lawyer confirmed their divorce. Thus, once everyone’s beloved Song-Song couple parted their ways after a brief married life. 

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Later, the Vincenzo actor married British actress Katy Louise Saunders and the couple welcomed their first son in 2023.



Song Hye Kyo’s rumored dating history

Before the birth of the Song-Song couple, the Descendants of the Sun actress was linked to many of her co-stars. Let’s have a closer look at Song Hye Kyo’s ex-boyfriends (rumored and confirmed).

Song Hye Kyo and Hyun Bin

Two of the biggest stars of the K-drama world, Song Hye Kyo and Hyun Bin, were once entangled in dating rumors which arose from their on-screen chemistry in the 2008 drama Worlds Within (also known as The World They Live In). In 2009, both the actors’ agencies confirmed their relationship when the dating rumors caused quite a stir.

The couple was known to have been together for 2 years. In 2011, following Hyun Bin’s enlistment, his agency announced their breakup, citing differences in schedule, leading to overwhelming fan reactions.

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Song Hye Kyo and Lee Byung Hun

One of the most famous Song Hye Kyo’s past boyfriends is Lee Byung Hun, the Squid Game star. Both of them starred together in the 2003 SBS drama All In and quickly after it was aired the two made headlines with their relationship confirmation. However, despite being the most buzz-worthy couple at that time, their romance received mixed reactions from netizens.

 Many expressed their opinions on the 22-year-old Song Hye Kyo dating the 33-year-old Lee Byung Hun. Amid all odds, The Glory actress made people’s hearts flutter, every time she made a public appearance with her first love.

Just when fans were hoping for a nuptial on the way, the duo announced their breakup after a year of dating. Though the reason was never disclosed, reports suggest a difference of opinions between the pair. It was also reported that Song Hye Kyo took a long time to heal herself from the breakup, which truly surprised the fans.


Song Hye Kyo and Kim Seong Su

Song Hye Kyo met Kim Seong Su on the set of the 2004 drama Full House. As usual, since their on-screen chemistry was quite heart-fluttering, the duo made it to the headlines with a dating rumor. However, it was never confirmed by any of them or their agencies.

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Thus, Song Hye Kyo has been at the center of numerous dating rumors over the years. Besides, the above-mentioned ones, Song Hye Kyo's boyfriend list was speculated to include her Full House co-star Rain and My Brilliant Life actor Kang Dong Woo as well. Following her 2018 drama Encounter, she was also briefly rumored to be dating Park Bo Gum. However, as of now, Song Hye Kyo's status can be said to be single as there isn't any confirmation regarding her dating anyone, following her divorce with Song Joong Ki in 2019.

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FAQs

Who is Song Hye Kyo's first love?
Song Hye Kyo's first publicly known relationship was with actor Lee Byung Hun. The Squid Game actor might be her first celebrity love.

Is Song Hye Kyo still single?
Yes, as of April 2025, Song Hye Kyo hasn't been confirmed to be dating anyoneThus, Song Hye Kyo has been at the center of numerous dating rumors over the years. Besides, the above-mentioned ones, Song Hye Kyo's boyfriend list was speculated to include her Full House co-star Rain and My Brilliant Life actor Kang Dong Woo as well. Following her 2018 drama Encounter, she was also briefly rumored to be dating Park Bo Gum. However, as of now, Song Hye Kyo's status can be said to be single as there isn't any confirmation regarding her dating anyone, following her divorce with Song Joong Ki in 2019. since she divorced Song Joong Ki in July 2019.

Why Song-Song couple got divorced?
The Song-Song couple, Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo, divorced due to differences in personality, as stated in their official statements.

Who is Song Hye Kyo's crush?
There is no definitive public information about Song Hye Kyo's current crush.

When did Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki get married?
Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki married in a private ceremony on October 31, 2017, in Seoul. Their marriage ended in divorce in July 2019.

Credits: Korea JoonAng Daily, Hnakok Ilbo
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