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DARK NUNS Trailer (2025) Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Lee Jin-Wook, Moon Woo-Jin, Thriller
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"Evil spirits, leave at once." Well Go USA has debuted a creepy teaser trailer for a Korean horror film titled Dark Nuns, opening in theaters worldwide within the next few weeks. It opens first in Korea at the end of January, then opens in the US in the start of February. A young boy Hee-Joon is possessed by an evil spirit. Nun Yunia tries to save him, assisted by Nun Mikaela. Priest Paul attempts medical treatment, while Priest Andrew performs an exorcism to rid of the spirit. After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church's sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger. Also known as The Priest 2: Dark Nuns, it's a spin-off of the 2015 film The Priest. Starring Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Lee Jin-Wook, & Moon Woo-Jin. This looks like it gets quite freaky.

Here's the official teaser trailer (+ poster) for Hyeok-jae Kwon's horror film Dark Nuns, from YouTube:

Dark Nuns Teaser

The film centers around the two nuns, Sister Junia and Sister Michaela, who are confronted with a young boy named Hee-joon, who has been possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Sister Junia, driven by her faith and compassion, takes it upon herself to save the boy, while Sister Michaela, initially skeptical, is drawn into the investigation. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a series of chilling events and uncover a dark secret hidden within the walls of their convent. The nuns must confront their own fears and beliefs as they battle against the powerful evil that threatens Hee-joon's life and the sanctity of their order. Dark Nuns, also known as 검은 수녀들 in Korean or The Priest 2: Dark Nuns, is directed by Korean filmmaker Hyeok-jae Kwon, director of the films Troubleshooter and Count previously. No writer credit is listed. Produced by Lee Yu-jin and Oh Hyo-jin. The film opens first in Korean on January 25th. Well Go USA will the debut Dark Nuns in select US theaters starting February 7th, 2025 coming soon. Look good?
Dark Nuns is an upcoming South Korean horror film highly anticipated by fans for its stellar star cast, which includes Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been in the lead roles. Ahead of the premiere, a new trailer featuring the lead actors has been released. The plot of the movie follows two nuns who take it upon themselves to save a boy possessed by an evil spirit.

On January 9, 2024, the production team of Dark Nuns released the main trailer featuring Song Hye Kyo, Jeon Yeo Been, Lee Jin Uk, and more. The trailer opens with a gripping scene that introduces characters determined to save Hee Joon, a boy suffering from possession by an evil spirit. Song Hye Kyo, portraying Sister Junia, delivers a powerful performance as a nun with an unyielding commitment to saving Hee Joon, adding emotional depth to her character and building anticipation.

Jeon Yeo Been, in the role of Sister Michaela, portrays a more reserved character, initially doubtful of Sister Junia’s reckless methods. As the trailer progresses, Michaela’s character evolves, joining the exorcism with growing resolve, deepening the intrigue.

Father Paolo, who trusts medicine over exorcism, adds tension by clashing with the two nuns, suggesting that he has his own approach to saving the boy. Moon Woo Jin, playing Hee Joon, brings intensity to the role of the possessed boy. His desperate fight for survival, despite unimaginable pain, heightens the drama’s stakes.

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Dark Nuns is the second installment of the legendary movie The Priests, starring Kang Dong Won, which was released back in 2015. The upcoming film is set to premiere on January 24, 2025.

Song Hye Kyo is ready to mesmerize audiences following her massive success in the Netflix series The Glory; expectations for the actress remain exceptionally high. Jeon Yeo Been, known for her standout role in Vincenzo, is also anticipated to deliver an exceptional performance. The collaboration between these two talented actresses has heightened fans' excitement tenfold.
New stills released for upcoming movie 'Dark Nuns' featuring Song Hye Kyo, Jeon Yeo Been, and Lee Jin Uk.
The highly awaited South Korean film 'Dark Nuns' has made known the new stills taking a close look at its A-list stars, such as Song Hye Kyo, Jeon Yeo Been, and Lee Jin Uk. It is a supernatural drama that chills up; two nuns are fighting to save an evil spirit that has taken possession of a young boy's body in this story based on a gripping tale of faith against skepticism.
Set for a 23rd December 2024 release date, the two movie stills feature Song Hye Kyo as Sister Junia, and Jeon Yeo Been as Sister Michaela. The latter tries exorcism along with Junia to deliver this young boy called Hee Jun possessed from evil powers. Against their mission Stan Lee Jin Uk as Father Paolo, an psychiatrist of sorts who insists exorcism is nonsense and he advocates for proper medical prescription.
Heo Joon Ho comes out with Father Andrea in a cameo in the movie as the believing priest who cannot do anything other than believe in saving Hee Jun. Another poignant shot is that of Moon Woo Jin as Hee Jun, his rugged appearance giving him an even more pitiful state after going through various treatments.
'Dark Nuns' is the much-talked sequel to the 2015 hit film 'The Priests', starring Kang Dong Won. This installment explores the frightening journey of Sister Junia as she takes all the risks to save Hee Jun. Sister Michaela joins her, and the two fight against the evil spirit amidst chaos and darkness. The story pits faith against science as Father Paolo and Father Andrea argue over the best way to cure the boy. She shall also return to the hearts of millions in this role as Sister Junia of 'The Glory'. Audiences will fall once more under her spell and all for Sister Michaela that brings Jeon Yeo Been, who showcased outstanding skills in 'Vincenzo', to the front in excitement and high hopes. Dark Nuns is a movie released by a seasoned production team that will be out January 24, 2025. Expect an intense, emotional ride in this movie.
"Evil spirits, leave at once." Well Go USA has debuted a creepy teaser trailer for a Korean horror film titled Dark Nuns, opening in theaters worldwide within the next few weeks. It opens first in Korea at the end of January, then opens in the US in the start of February. A young boy Hee-Joon is possessed by an evil spirit. Nun Yunia tries to save him, assisted by Nun Mikaela. Priest Paul attempts medical treatment, while Priest Andrew performs an exorcism to rid of the spirit. After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church's sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger. Also known as The Priest 2: Dark Nuns, it's a spin-off of the 2015 film The Priest. Starring Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Lee Jin-Wook, & Moon Woo-Jin. This looks like it gets quite freaky.

Here's the official teaser trailer (+ poster) for Hyeok-jae Kwon's horror film Dark Nuns, from YouTube:

Dark Nuns Teaser

The film centers around the two nuns, Sister Junia and Sister Michaela, who are confronted with a young boy named Hee-joon, who has been possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Sister Junia, driven by her faith and compassion, takes it upon herself to save the boy, while Sister Michaela, initially skeptical, is drawn into the investigation. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a series of chilling events and uncover a dark secret hidden within the walls of their convent. The nuns must confront their own fears and beliefs as they battle against the powerful evil that threatens Hee-joon's life and the sanctity of their order. Dark Nuns, also known as 검은 수녀들 in Korean or The Priest 2: Dark Nuns, is directed by Korean filmmaker Hyeok-jae Kwon, director of the films Troubleshooter and Count previously. No writer credit is listed. Produced by Lee Yu-jin and Oh Hyo-jin. The film opens first in Korean on January 25th. Well Go USA will the debut Dark Nuns in select US theaters starting February 7th, 2025 coming soon. Look good?
Dark Nuns is an upcoming South Korean horror film that is much anticipated by fans for its stellar star cast, which includes Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been in the lead roles. Ahead of the premiere, a new teaser featuring the lead actors has been released. The plot of the movie follows two nuns who take it upon themselves to save a boy who is possessed by an evil spirit.

On December 16, 2024, a new teaser for Dark Nuns has been released showcasing Song Hye Kyo and Jeon Yeo Been in an extremely tense situation. The new video opens with the resonant sound of bells echoing over a sprawling cityscape, immediately drawing viewers in. Sister Junia is seen striding forward with unwavering determination, while Sister Michaela prepares for a mysterious ritual.

The screen then displays the text, “The ritual of the forbidden ones begins,” hinting at an unconventional twist. It suggests that those who are not traditionally allowed to perform such rites under Catholic doctrine will take on the task in place of an exorcist priest to confront the mysterious “12 forms.”

Watch Dark Nuns teaser

Dark Nuns is the second part of the legendary movie The Priests, starring Kang Dong Won, which was released back in 2015. The story tells the gripping story of Hee Joon, a young boy possessed by an evil spirit, and his relentless efforts to save him. Sister Junia, determined to rescue Hee Joon, embarks on a perilous journey, joined by Sister Michaela, who offers her support despite the chaos surrounding them.

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While Father Paolo, a psychiatrist, believes that medical intervention holds the key to curing Hee Joon, Father Andrea takes a different approach, performing exorcisms in a desperate bid to rid the boy of the dark force. Together, they navigate a battle of faith, science, and willpower in their fight against evil.

Song Hye Kyo steps into the role of Sister Junia, ready to mesmerize audiences with her performance. Following her massive success in the Netflix series The Glory, expectations for the actress remain exceptionally high. Jeon Yeo Been, known for her standout role in Vincenzo, takes on the role of Sister Michaela. The collaboration between these two talented actresses has heightened fans' excitement tenfold.

The upcoming film is set to be released on January 24, 2025.
Well Go USA has shared a poster and trailer for Dark Nuns, director Kwon Hyeok-Jae’s spinoff of the 2015 South Korean supernatural thriller The Priests.

The film centres on two nuns, Yunia and Michaela, as they attempt to perform a forbidden exorcism ritual on a young boy possessed by an evil entity.

The film stars Song Hye-Kyo, Jeon Yeo-Been, Lee Jin-Wook, and Moon Woo-Jin. Check out the trailer below…

After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church’s sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.

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Dark Nuns is set for release on February 7th 2025.
Starting her acting career in the 1990s, Song Hye-kyo has starred in numerous hit TV dramas, including "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), "All In" (2003) and "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), often playing "pretty" characters.

The 43-year-old actor, however, began transforming her acting style with the Netflix series "The Glory" (2022), moving away from portraying kind, gentle and beautiful characters to playing a victim of school violence, who though outwardly stoic, is filled with inner rage and seeks revenge.

This shift in her career has shown fans that Song is not just all about romance roles, but also possesses a remarkable range as an actor. In her upcoming movie “Dark Nuns,” she takes this a step further, as she reveals a darker side to her.

"Dark Nuns,” the sequel to the 2015 movie “The Priests,” delves into the dark world of exorcism, depicting a desperate struggle to save a young boy (Moon Woo-jin) possessed by a powerful demonic entity.

Building on the success of "The Priests," which attracted over 5.4 million moviegoers, "Dark Nuns" has generated high expectations among fans of the original film and enthusiasts of the often-underrepresented occult genre in Korean cinema.

A scene from “Dark Nuns” / Courtesy of NEW
A scene from “Dark Nuns” / Courtesy of NEW

To satisfy those fans, "Dark Nuns" features more extensive and detailed exorcism scenes, intensifying the suspense. The film maintains a consistently ominous atmosphere, with more explicit portrayals of demonic possession that amplify the horror.

Song delivers a strong performance as Sister Yunia. Her character breaks the mold of traditional nun portrayals, smoking cigarettes and using bad language in her determination to save the possessed boy. Her portrayal of the nun showcases her versatility as an actor and her willingness to take on challenging and unconventional characters.

Alongside Song, Jeon Yeo-been also shines as Sister Mikaela, who's also a psychiatrist and assists Sister Yunia. She is initially skeptical of the supernatural but eventually helps Sister Yunia.

The chemistry between the two lead actors adds depth to the story, while Moon Woo-jin's chilling performance as the possessed boy adds another layer of horror to the film.

Actor Jeon Yeo-been in a scene from “Dark Nuns” / Courtesy of NEW
Actor Jeon Yeo-been in a scene from “Dark Nuns” / Courtesy of NEW

The surprise cameo by Gang Dong-won, reprising his role from "The Priests," will surely delight fans of the original film. It also hints at potential future installments in the franchise.

The symbolic imagery, direction and art direction, effectively visualizing the characters’ inner turmoil, are also noteworthy. The film's darker tone and more graphic depictions of evil spirits elevate the horror elements, creating a truly unsettling experience for viewers.

Director Kwon Hyeok-jae’s skillful use of symbolic imagery and artistic effects adds depth to the characters' psychological struggles, enhancing the overall cinematic experience.

Despite some underdeveloped plot points, like the investigation into the evil spirit, "Dark Nuns" delivers thrills for fans of "The Priests" and new audiences. The movie, which will hit theaters on Friday, right before the beginning of the Lunar New Year holiday, promises to captivate viewers with its unique blend of horror, drama and spiritual exploration.
Dark Nuns

Theatrical release poster
Hangul 검은 수녀들
Hanja 검은 修女들
Literal meaning Black Nuns
Revised Romanization Geomeun sunyeodeul
McCune–Reischauer Kŏmŭn sunyŏdŭl
Directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae
Produced by Lee Yu-jin
Oh Hyo-jin
Starring
Song Hye-kyo
Jeon Yeo-been
Lee Jin-wook
Moon Woo-jin
Cinematography Choi Chan-min
Edited by Shin Min-kyung
Music by Kim Tae-seong
Production
company
Zip Cinema [ko]
Distributed by Next Entertainment World
Release date
January 24, 2025
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Dark Nuns (Korean: 검은 수녀들; also known as The Priest 2: Dark Nuns[1]) is an upcoming South Korean supernatural thriller film directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, and starring Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook, and Moon Woo-jin. The film is a spin-off of the 2015 film The Priests by Jang Jae-hyun, and it follows the two nuns who work together to save a boy who has been possessed by an evil spirit. It is scheduled to be released on January 24, 2025.

Plot
The film centers around the two nuns, Sister Junia and Sister Michaela, who are confronted with a young boy named Hee-joon, who has been possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Sister Junia, driven by her faith and compassion, takes it upon herself to save the boy, while Sister Michaela, initially skeptical, is drawn into the investigation.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, they encounter a series of chilling events and uncover a dark secret hidden within the walls of their convent. The nuns must confront their own fears and beliefs as they battle against the powerful evil that threatens Hee-joon's life and the sanctity of their order.

Cast
Song Hye-kyo as Sister Junia, a nun who is determined to save Hee-joon from his pain[2]
Jeon Yeo-been as Sister Michaela, a fellow nun who decides to help Sister Junia after being intrigued by her[2]
Lee Jin-wook as Father Paolo, a priest and psychiatrist who believes that Hee-joon can be cured medically[2]
Moon Woo-jin as Hee-joon, a young boy who was possessed by a powerful evil spirit[2]
Huh Joon-ho as Father Andrea, a priest who performs a ritual to save Hee-joon[2]
Production
Development
The film was announced as a spin-off of the 2015 film The Priests which directed and written by Jang Jae-hyun.[3] It is directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, who worked on the films Troubleshooter [ko] (2010) and Count (2023), produced by the film company Zip Cinema [ko], and distributed by Next Entertainment World.[4][5]

Casting
On November 13, 2023, both Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been were reportedly cast to portray as nuns and they positively reviewing it.[6][7] On February 14, 2024, Lee Jin-wook was reportedly cast and also positively reviewing it.[8] Two days later, Moon Woo-jin joined the film as his next work.[9] On the same day, the cast line-up—Song, Jeon, Lee, Moon, and Huh Joon-ho—were revealed.[2]

Filming
Principal photography were reportedly scheduled to begin in the first half of 2024.[7] It was confirmed that the filming would last for three months from February 22, to May 25, 2024.[10][11]

Release
Next Entertainment World announced that Dark Nuns is scheduled to be released in local theaters on January 24, 2025.[12]

References
KTimes (November 5, 2024). "Song Hye-kyo becomes exorcist nun in 'The Priests 2: Dark Nuns'". The Korea Times. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
Lee, Mi-ji (February 16, 2024). 송혜교X전여빈X이진욱X허준호X문우진, '검은 수녀들' 캐스팅 확정(공식) [Song Hye-kyo X Jeon Yeo-been X Lee Jin-wook X Huh Jun-ho X Moon Woo-jin, 'Black Nuns' Casting Confirmed (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop – via Naver.
Chin, Carmen (February 16, 2024). "'The Glory' actress Song Hye-kyo to lead spin-off of 'The Priests'". NME. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
Lee, Seung-hun (November 13, 2023). [단독]송혜교 수녀 된다..9년만 영화 女주인공 [[Exclusive] Song Hye-kyo becomes a nun..First female lead in a movie in 9 years] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Kim, Ju-yeon (February 16, 2024). "Song Hye-kyo returns to silver screen after 10 years in 'The Priests' sequel". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
Lim, Jeong-won (November 13, 2023). "Song Hye-kyo in talks to make Korean silver screen comeback after 9 years". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
Cho, Ji-young (November 13, 2023). [단독] 전여빈, 이번엔 수녀로 변신..영화 '검은 수녀들' 주연 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Jeon Yeo-been, transformed into a nun this time..Cast as lead in movie 'Black Nuns'] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Lee, Mi-ji (February 14, 2024). 이진욱, 송혜교X전여빈과 만나나 "'검은 수녀들' 긍정 검토중"(공식) [Lee Jin-wook, meet with Song Hye-kyo X Jeon Yeo-bin, "Positively reviewing 'Black Nuns'" (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Go, Seung-a (February 16, 2024). [단독] '무인도의 디바' 문우진, '검은 사제들' 후속 영화 '검은 수녀들' 합류 [[Exclusive] 'Diva of the Deserted Island' Moon Woo-jin joins 'Black Priests' follow-up film 'Black Nuns'] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Kim, Bo-young (February 16, 2024). 송혜교·전여빈 '검은 수녀들' 캐스팅 라인업 확정…22일 크랭크인 [Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-bin confirmed cast lineup for 'Black Nuns'…Starts filming on the 22nd] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Jang, Ju-yeon (May 29, 2024). 송혜교x전여빈 ‘검은 수녀들’, 크랭크업…3개월 대장정 마무리 [Song Hye-kyo x Jeon Yeo-bin 'Black Nuns', crank-up…3-month long journey ends] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024 – via Naver.
Kim, Ji-ye (November 4, 2024). "Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been to become 'Dark Nuns' on Jan. 24". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
External links
Production website at Zip Cinema (in Korean)
Production website at Next Entertainment World (in English and Korean)
Dark Nuns at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean) Edit this at Wikidata
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Song Hye-kyo

Song in 2023
Born November 22, 1981 (age 43)[A]
Daegu, South Korea[2]
Education Sejong University (BFA)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1996–present
Agent(s) United Artists Agency
Jet Tone Films[3]
Spouse Song Joong-ki
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​(m. 2017; div. 2019)​
Korean name
Hangul 송혜교
Hanja 宋慧敎[B]
Revised Romanization Song Hyegyo
McCune–Reischauer Song Hyegyo
Website songhyekyo.co.kr
Signature

Song Hye-kyo (Korean: 송혜교; born November 22, 1981)[A] is a South Korean actress. She gained international popularity through her leading roles in the television dramas Autumn in My Heart (2000), All In (2003), Full House (2004), That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Encounter (2018), and The Glory (2022). Her film work includes Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and The Queens (2015).

In 2017, Song ranked 7th in Forbes magazine's Korea Power Celebrity 40 list,[5] and 6th in 2018.[6] She is referred to as one of "The Troika," along with Kim Tae-hee and Jun Ji-hyun, collectively known by the acronym "Tae-Hye-Ji". The success of Song's television dramas internationally established her as a top Hallyu star.[7]

Early life and education
When Song was born, she was so ill that her parents and doctors did not think that she would survive. Upon her recovery, Song's parents registered her birth on February 26, 1982 (instead of her actual birthdate, November 22, 1981).[1]

Song's parents divorced when she was a young girl, after which she was raised by her mother.[8] They moved from her birthplace in Daegu to the Gangnam District in Seoul, where she trained as a figure skater in elementary school but quit when she was in the eighth grade.[9] Song considered herself shy and introverted, but when she attended Ewha Girls' High School she was described by her high school teacher as having a "cheerful character, she mixed well with her friends and was always in a bright mood."[10][11] Song Hye-kyo attended Sejong University, where she majored in Film Arts.[12]

Career
1996–2004: Debut, breakthrough, and international fame
In 1996, the fourteen-year-old Song, then a third-year junior high school student, won first place in the SunKyung Smart Model Contest, and made her entertainment debut as a model for the school uniform company.[13] This led to her being cast in a small role in her first television drama, First Love. She would continue to appear in a string of dramas and sitcoms, most notably Soonpoong Clinic.[14] But it was not until the KBS drama Autumn in My Heart in 2000 with Song Seung-heon and Won Bin that she rose to fame in Korea and throughout Asia.[15] The romantic melodrama series was a ratings success, pioneering a trend in Korean melodramatic series and launching a trend that is commonly referred to as the "Korean Wave" and leading to Song becoming a Hallyu star.[16]

In 2003, her popularity continued to climb as she played a leading role alongside Lee Byung-hun in the gambling drama All In,[17] which drew solid viewership ratings nationwide throughout its run with a peak viewer rating of 47.7 percent.[18] The following year, she co-starred with singer Rain in the hit romantic comedy series Full House.[19] The drama achieved pan-Asian success and established Song as one of the best-known Korean actresses in Asia.[20][16][21]

2005–2012: Film debut and overseas ventures
Early 2005, Song went to San Francisco to study English, and later traveled to Seattle. She took time off to recharge herself after the successful Asia drama Full House. "I have had a good rest. It was a good opportunity to reflect on myself," said Song. Song returned to Korea on March 5, 2005.[22] The same year, Song made her big-screen debut in My Girl and I (a Korean remake of Crying Out Love in the Center of the World), which was panned by audiences and critics alike. Vocal about her dissatisfaction with typecasting in the roles she was being offered,[23] Song proved in the following year that she could play different roles.

She returned to the big screen in 2007 as the titular gisaeng in the film adaptation of Hwang Jin Yi.[24][25] Because they found Song's image "too cute," Jun Ji-hyun and Soo Ae were the producers' original choices for the role, but Song went on a rigorous diet and surprised them with her will and desire to be Hwang Jini.[26] A year later, she made her American debut in the Hollywood indie Make Yourself at Home (formerly titled Fetish), a psychological thriller about a girl who was born to a shaman mother and tries to flee her fate by becoming an immigrant bride in the US.[27][28] Despite Song's attempts to challenge herself, both films underwhelmed the box office.[29][30]

Song In October 2008
She made her TV comeback in late 2008 with The World That They Live In (also known as Worlds Within), a series set at a broadcast station in which Song and Hyun Bin played drama PDs who work together and fall in love.[31][32]

In 2010, she starred in Camellia, an omnibus film made up of three short films directed by three Asian directors. Each episode is set in the past, present, and future of the city of Busan. In the film's final segment, Love for Sale, Song and Kang Dong-won played former lovers who forget their memories about each other, which later leads them to a fatal destiny.[33]

Considered one of Korea's most beautiful women,[34][35] in early 2011 Song released the photo-book Song Hye-kyo's Moment, which was shot by top photographers in Atlanta, New York City, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Paris, the Netherlands and Brazil. Proceeds from the sales of the photo book was donated to a children's foundation.[36][37][38]

Song next played a documentary filmmaker who finds the strength to forgive the seventeen-year-old boy who killed her fiancé but instead of redemption finds only greater tragedy in A Reason to Live (Korean title: Today), which after several delays was released in October 2011.[39] Song was a huge fan of director Lee Jeong-hyang and had actively sought her out,[40] and though she had difficulty getting into character,[41] Song said she fell in love with the script[42][43] and felt her acting had matured.[44] She considers the film "a turning point" in her life.[45][46][47][48]

In 2011, she became the first Asian actress to sign a contract with French global agency Effigies, paving the way for her possible entry into the European market. She released a photo-essay book in 2012 titled It's Time for Hye-kyo.[49]

Song next played a supporting role in The Grandmaster, Chinese director Wong Kar-wai's biographical film about Bruce Lee's kung fu master Ip Man, for which she learned Cantonese and martial arts.[50][51][52] She later admitted there had been "a bit of friction and misunderstanding" with Wong while filming, but that the difficulties helped her mature.[53]

2013–present: Career resurgence
Song reunited with the writer and director of Worlds Within in That Winter, the Wind Blows, a 2013 remake of 2002 Japanese drama Ai Nante Irane Yo, Natsu ("I Don't Need Love, Summer"). She played a blind heiress in the melodrama, opposite a con man pretending to be her long-lost brother (played by Jo In-sung). That Winter, the Wind Blows placed number one in its time slot during most of its run, and Song and Jo were praised for their performances.[54][55][56][57] Song won the Daesang (or "Grand Prize"), the highest award for television, at the 2nd APAN Star Awards.[58]

In 2014, Song reunited with Kang Dong-won in My Brilliant Life, E J-yong's film adaptation of Kim Aeran's bestselling novel My Palpitating Life about a couple who watched their son suffering from progeria grow prematurely old.[59][60][61][62][63]

The romantic epic The Crossing was Song's second Chinese film to be released. It was directed by John Woo (Woo's longtime friend and producer Terence Chang has been managing Song's overseas activities since 2008). Previously titled 1949 and Love and Let Love, the long-gestating project had originally been announced at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008,[64][65][66] then cancelled in 2009,[67] and revived again in 2011.[68][69] Woo's recovery from tonsil tumor removal in 2012 led to another delay due to scheduling conflicts among the cast,[70][71] and Song finally began filming in June 2013.[72] The Crossing is based on the true story of the Taiping steamer collision. It follows six characters' intertwining love stories in Taiwan and Shanghai during the 1930s. Song played the daughter of a wealthy banker.[73][74][75]

Another Chinese film followed in 2015, The Queens, a contemporary romantic comedy about three cosmopolitan women – an actress, a PR specialist, and a gallery manager – who manipulate friends and put down their enemies as they play the game of love. Also starring Joe Chen and Vivian Wu, it was actress Annie Yi's directorial debut.[76][77]

Song attended the 2016 KBS Drama Award
In 2016, Song starred in the mega-hit romantic comedy series Descendants of the Sun, an intense drama about an army captain (played by Song Joong-ki) and a surgeon who fall in love while working in disaster-torn areas.[78][79] The drama was incredibly popular in Korea with a peak viewership rating of 41.6% and in Asia, where it was viewed 2.5 billion times on iQiyi.[80][81] The popularity of the drama reestablished Song as a leader of the Hallyu.[16][82] She topped popularity polls in Asia[83] and was noted for her immense brand recognition in South Korea.[84] Song won Daesang (Grand Prize), the highest award at the 2016 KBS Drama Awards along with her co-star, Song Joong-ki.[85]

After a two-year hiatus, she returned in the small screen with romantic-melodrama Encounter alongside Park Bo-gum.[86][87][88][89] In 2021, Song starred in SBS romantic drama Now, We Are Breaking Up, playing a team leader of design department of a fashion company.[90]

Song at Netflix The Glory press conference in December 2022
In 2022, Song reunited with Descendants of the Sun writer Kim Eun-sook in the Netflix series The Glory.[91] The series was well received by the audience[92] and Song's portrayal of Moon Dong-eun, a victim of brutal high school bullying who dedicates her adulthood to plot revenge against perpetrators, was met with praise by the critics.[93] For her performance in the series, Song won Best Actress – Television at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards.[94]

Personal life
Marriage
On July 5, 2017, Song and Descendants of the Sun co-star Song Joong-ki announced through their respective agencies that they were engaged.[95][96][97] They married in a private ceremony on October 31, 2017, at Youngbingwan, Hotel Shilla in Seoul, amid intense media interest across Asia.[98] The ceremony was attended by the couple's closest family and friends,[99] including actors Lee Kwang-soo, Yoo Ah-in, and Park Bo-gum, who also played the piano at the reception.[100][101]

On June 27, 2019, Song Joong-ki revealed that he had filed for divorce with Song Hye-kyo the previous day.[102][103] The divorce was finalised in July 2019.[104]

On July 25, 2019, Song Hye-kyo filed a complaint against fifteen online netizens for "spread of false information, defamation of character and insult."[105]

Legal issues
In August 2014, following inadvertent exposure by a politician overseeing the administration of the National Tax Service of South Korea,[106] Song made a public apology for committing tax evasion when she claimed undocumented expenses. In response to allegations that she had underpaid income tax from 2009 to 2011 totaling ₩2.56 billion, she argued that her accountant had mishandled her paperwork without her knowledge. After receiving notification from the NTS in October 2012, Song paid the tax balance due plus understatement of income tax penalties in the aggregate of ₩3.8 billion (US$2.76 million).[107][108][109][110][111] Song was again billed another ₩700 million in April 2014 against her 2008 tax filing, a result of the legally required five-year audit neglected since the 2012 notification.[107]

Other ventures
Endorsements
From 2001 to 2005, Song became a model and endorser for Etude House, being their longest-serving model during that time.[112] In 2008, Song was chosen as by laneige to be its global brand ambassador.[113] In December 2017, Song was named as brand ambassador for Sulwhasoo, a South Korean luxury skincare subsidiary brand of Amorepacific Corporation.[114][115] In 2018, Song became the Asia-Pacific brand ambassador of the luxury heritage jewellery house for Chaumet.[116] Since 2024, she was named as global ambassador for Chaumet along with Cha Eun-woo.[117] In 2021, she became the first Korean brand ambassador of the Italian fashion house Fendi.[118] In January 2025, Song was selected as the first Asia-Pacific skincare and makeup ambassador for French luxury beauty house Guerlain.[119]

Philanthropy
Song frequently makes large charitable donations.[120][121][122][123]

In October 2013, Song donated 1,000 tickets to the Busan International Film Festival for the underprivileged young people in the Busan area.[124] In July 2014, Song purchased 800 tickets for the Seoul International Women's Film Festival and donated them to the Korean Psychological Association and the Magdalena Community.[125]

In December 2016, Song made a donation to the Beautiful Foundation, to be used for educational support projects for low-income students who dream of becoming design experts.[126] In July 2017, Song donated 100 million won to Seoul National University Children's Hospital.[127]

In March 2022, Song donated ₩100 million to Korean Red Cross to help the victims of the massive wildfire that started in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province and has spread to Samcheok, Gangwon.[128]

Collaboration with Professor Seo Kyung-duk
Song, in collaboration with professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, donated brochures of information in Korean to various historic Korean sites, art galleries, and museums in the world.[129] A representative from Song's agency said, "Because Song has travelled extensively for work, she has become aware of how important it is for tourists to be able to read information in their own language."[130] In January 2012, Song and Seo funded publication of a MoMA Korean guidebook in New York City, which she funded.[131][132] In April 2012, Song covered the cost for the production of a Korean brochure for the Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Shanghai, China.[133]

In October 2012, Song funded the creation of an application for smartphone users to provide information on museums associated with Korea overseas. The application was launched to mark Hangul Day.[134] In November 2012, Song and Seo installed a promotional video box about Korea at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.[135] In March 2013, she sponsored the publication of guidebooks for the blind at the Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan.[136] In August 2013, Song and Korea PR expert Seo Kyung-duk donated a relief work of three independence fighters to the Yi Jun Peace Museum in The Hague, Netherlands.[137] In October 2013, Song and Korea PR specialist Seo Kyung-duk donated guidebooks in Korean at An Jung-geun Memorial Hall in Harbin, China.[138] In November 2013, Korea PR specialist Seo Kyung-duk and the fan club of Song Hye-kyo announced that they had donated Korean guidebooks to State Museum of History of Uzbekistan.[139]

In April 2014, Song and Seo donated 10,000 Korean information pamphlets for the building of the now-defunct Provisional Government of Korea in Hangzhou, China.[140][141] In April 2015, Song donated money to print brochures at a church in New York City, which has been deemed as a historic Korean site.[142] In April 2016, Song and Seo donated 10,000 Korean language brochures to the historic site of the Korean Provisional Government in Changsha.[143] She has also donated Korean language brochures to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. In August 2016, to commemorate the National Liberation Day of Korea on August 15, Song and professor Seo donated a total of 10,000 brochures to the Utoro district in Japan.[citation needed] In December 2016, Song and Professor Seo donated 10,000 copies of a Korean guidebook to Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall in Shanghai for commemoration of his passing day (December 19, 1932).[144][145] In March 2017, Song celebrated the Independence Movement Day by donating 10,000 copies of a Korean guidebook to historic Korean sites in Tokyo.[146] In May 2017, Song and Seo supplied Korean guidebooks to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.[147] In August 2017, Song and Seo donated guidebooks about the Korean historical sites located in Kyoto.[148] In August 2019, Song and Seo donated information guide leaflets to the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in Chongqing, China, on Thursday to celebrate Korea's National Liberation Day.[149]

In October 2020, Song and Seo donated 10,000 copies of the guide on 'Our History Met Overseas - Paris Edition' to the Korean Cultural Center in France.[150] On March 1, 2022, Song and Seo donated 10,000 copies of the 'Story of Our History Overseas-San Francisco Edition' to the Korean Education Center in San Francisco.[151] On August 15, 2022, Song donated Kim Gyu-sik's relief work to the Temporary Government Center in Chongqing, China on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Independence Day.[152] In October 2022, Song and Sungshin Women's University professor Seo Kyung-deok donated 10,000 copies of Korean guidebooks to the Utoro Peace Memorial Museum located in Uji, Japan on Hangeul Day.[153] On December 23, 2022, Song and Seo donated 10,000 Korean handbooks to the Korean Embassy in Washington, D.C., USA.[154]

In August 2023 Song and Seo donated 10,000 copies of guidebooks on the Korean independence movement in time for the 78th Liberation Day.[155]

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005 My Girl and I Bae Su-eun
2007 Hwang Jin Yi Hwang Jin-yi
2008 Make Yourself at Home Sookhy American indie film
2010 Camellia – "Love for Sale" Bo-ra Omnibus film
2011 Countdown Pretty girl Special appearance
A Reason to Live Da-hye
2013 The Grandmaster Zhang Yongcheng Chinese film
2014 My Brilliant Life Choi Mi-ra
The Crossing: Part 1 Zhou Yunfen Chinese film
2015 The Queens Annie Chinese film
The Crossing: Part 2 Zhou Yunfen Chinese film
2025 Dark Nuns Sister Junia [156]
Television series
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1995 New Generation Report:
Adults Don't Know Bit part
1996–1997 First Love Student
1997 Happy Morning Oh Ye-boon
Beautiful Face Bit part
70-minute Drama:
"When They Met" Extra
One of a Pair Extra
1997–1998 Wedding Dress Granddaughter
1998–1999 Six Siblings Choi Eun-shil [157]
1998–2000 Soonpoong Clinic Oh Hye-kyo
1998 White Nights 3.98 young Hong Jung-yeon [158]
Deadly Eyes Oh Jung-ah
1998–1999 How Am I? Ye-rin
1999–2000 Marching Song Hye-kyo [159]
Sweet Bride Kim Young-hee [160]
2000 Autumn in My Heart Yoon / Choi Eun-seo
2001 Hotelier Kim Yoon-hee [161]
Guardian Angel Jung Da-so [162]
2003 All In Min Su-yeon / Angela
2004 Sunlight Pours Down Ji Yeon-woo [163]
Full House Han Ji-eun
2008 Worlds Within Joo Joon-young
2013 That Winter, the Wind Blows Oh Young
2016 Descendants of the Sun Kang Mo-yeon
2018–2019 Encounter Cha Soo-hyun
2021–2022 Now, We Are Breaking Up Ha Young-eun [90]
2024 Everything Shall Come True Special appearance [164]
Web series
Year Title Role Ref.
2022–2023 The Glory Moon Dong-eun [165][166]
Television shows
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1998 Inkigayo Live 20 Host with Park Soo-hong
1999–2000 Our Happy Saturday
2000 Music Bank with Lee Hwi-jae [167]
2001 Mnet KM Music Festival with Cha Tae-hyun
2007 She's Olive: Song Hye-kyo in Paris Herself
2009 Good Morning Panda Narrator Documentary [168]
2016 May, the Children [169]
2023 Grandma Is Back Documentary on March First Movement [170]
Music video appearances
Year Song Title Artist
1996 "This Promise" Kim Soo-keun
2000 "Curious Destiny" Shin Sung-woo
"Once Upon a Day" Kim Bum-soo
Discography
Singles
Title Year Album
"Switch: Be White"
(with John Park)[171] 2012 for Laneige ads
Books
Year Title Type Publisher ISBN
2011 Song Hye-kyo's Moment Photo Book Nangman Books 9788994842127
2012 It's Time for Hye-kyo Photo Essay 9788994842226
Accolades
Awards and nominations
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2013 Grand Prize (Daesang) That Winter, the Wind Blows Won [58]
Top Excellence Award, Actress Nominated
2016 Grand Prize (Daesang) Descendants of the Sun Nominated [172]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nominated
Best Couple (with Song Joong-ki) Won [173][174]
2023 Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries The Glory Nominated [175]
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 Best Actress in A Leading Role (National Winners – Korea) Won [176][177]
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2023 Best Actress Nominated [178]
Baeksang Arts Awards 2001 Best New Actress – Television Autumn in My Heart Nominated [179]
Most Popular Actress (TV) Won
2005 Best Actress – Television Full House Nominated
2006 Best New Actress – Film My Girl and I Nominated [180]
2013 Best Actress – Television That Winter, the Wind Blows Nominated [181]
2016 Descendants of the Sun Nominated [182]
Most Popular Actress (TV) Won [183]
iQiyi Global Star Award Won [184]
2023 Best Actress – Television The Glory Won [94]
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2007 Best Leading Actress Hwang Jin Yi Nominated [185]
Blue Dragon Series Awards 2023 Blue Dragon's Choice (Grand Prize) The Glory Won [186]
Best Actress Nominated
Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2023 Best Actress – OTT Won [187]
CETV Awards 2002 Top 10 Asian Entertainers Song Hye-kyo Won [188]
Golden Disk Awards 2001 Popular Music Video Award Kim Bum-soo's Once Upon a Day Won [189][190]
Gold Song Awards (Hong Kong) Top Korean Star Song Hye-kyo Won [191]
Grand Bell Awards 2006 Best New Actress My Girl and I Nominated [192]
2023 Best Actress in a Series The Glory Nominated [193]
Hundred Flowers Awards 2014 Best Supporting Actress The Grandmaster Nominated [194]
KBS Drama Awards 2000 Top Excellence Award, Actress Autumn in My Heart Nominated
Photogenic Award, Actress Won [195]
Popularity Award, Actress Won
2004 Top Excellence Award, Actress Full House Won [196]
Popularity Award, Actress Won
Best Couple (with Rain) Won
2008 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Worlds Within Nominated
2016 Grand Prize (Daesang) Descendants of the Sun Won [197][198]
Top Excellence Award, Actress Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nominated
Best Couple (with Song Joong-ki) Won
Asia Best Couple (with Song Joong-ki) Won
Korea Drama Awards 2013 Grand Prize (Daesang) That Winter, the Wind Blows Nominated [199]
2023 The Glory Nominated [200]
Korean Film Awards 2007 Best New Actress Hwang Jin Yi Won [201]
Korean Fashion Photographers Association 2022 Photogenic Cup Song Hye-kyo Won [202]
Mnet 20's Choice Awards 2013 20's Drama Star-Female That Winter, the Wind Blows Nominated
SBS Drama Awards 1998 Best New Actress in a Sitcom Soonpoong Clinic, How Am I? Won [203]
2001 Top 10 Stars Guardian Angel Won [204]
SBSi Award Won
2003 Top Excellence Award, Actress All In Won [205]
Top 10 Stars Won
2004 Top Excellence Award, Actress Sunlight Pours Down Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in Drama Special Nominated
2013 Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries That Winter, the Wind Blows Won [206]
Top 10 Stars Won
Best Couple (with Jo In-sung) Nominated
2021 Grand Prize (Daesang) Now, We Are Breaking Up Nominated [207]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Romance/Comedy Drama Nominated [208]
Best Couple Award (with Jang Ki-yong) Nominated [209]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2013 Outstanding Korean Actress That Winter, the Wind Blows Nominated
Shanghai New Entertainment Charity Awards 2009 Most Charming Charity Star Award Song Hye-kyo Won [210]
SunKyung Smart Model Contest 1996 Grand Prize (Daesang) Won [211]
Women in Film Korea Awards 2011 Best Actress A Reason to Live Won [212][213]
CJENM Visionary Awards[C] 2024 2024 Visionary Song Hye-kyo Won [215]
State honors
Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Organization Year Honor Or Awards Ref.
South Korea Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards[D] 2016 Presidential Commendation [219][220]
National Tax Service[E] 2011 Prime Minister's Commendation [222]
Listicles
Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Rank Ref.
Cine21 2023 Female Actress to Watch in 2023 4th [223]
Forbes 2015 Korea Power Celebrity 40 30th [224]
2017 7th [225]
2018 6th [226]
2022 29th [227]
2023 25th [228]
Gallup Korea 2023 Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year 4th [229]
KBS 2023 The 50 people who made KBS shine 30th [230][231][232]
Notes
Song Hye-kyo was born on November 22, 1981, while her registered birth date is February 26, 1982.[1]
The name '宋慧喬' with a different third Hanja '喬' is not her real Korean name in Hanja; it was the most commonly used Hanja character by most Chinese-language media outlets prior to Song's revelation in 2016.[4]
Visionary Awards, which started in 2020, selects and awards people who lead roles in the Korean entertainment industry. It highlights the meaning and achievements of a person whose chosen trend keywords penetrated the entertainment industry, including broadcasting, movies, music, and performances, and presents the next vision of the cultural sector with outstanding achievements and influence.[214]
Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[216][217] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[218]
Honors are given at the Taxpayers' Day ceremony.[221]
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"[Video] Big day: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo wed in private ceremony"