BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 06: South Korean actor Song Joong-Ki arrives at the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival at the Busan Cinema Center on October 06, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
Cover ‘Reborn Rich’ actor Song Joong-ki (Photo: Getty Images)

‘Descendants of the Sun’ actor Song Joong-Ki and Katy Louise Saunders have tied the knot and are starting an exciting new chapter as a newlywed couple

What a way to start the week. Earlier today, Korean superstar Song Joong-ki took to his official fan page to announce his marriage to British actress, Katy Louise Saunders. He also announced that the couple are expecting their first child.

This announcement follows the confirmation of his relationship with Saunders back in December 2022. Saunders, a British actress born in London and based in Italy, has starred in films including The Borgia (2006), Third Person (2013) and The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003).

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In his letter, Song writes: “I want to share a promise I made that is more valuable to me than anything else. I have promised to continue my life together with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my side supporting me and someone I have spent valuable time with as we cherished each other.”

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BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 06: South Korean actor Song Joong-Ki arrives at the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival at the Busan Cinema Center on October 06, 2021 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
Above Song Joong-ki at the 26th Busan International Film Festival (Photo: Getty Images)
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ROME, ITALY - OCTOBER 19:  Katy Saunders attends the Telethon Gala during the 13th Rome Film Fest at Villa Miani on October 19, 2018 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo by Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images)
Above Katy Louise Saunders at the 13th Rome Film Fest (Photo: Getty Images)

“She has a kind heart and she has lived her life full of passion. She is an amazing person, so amazing to the point that I admire her. Thanks to her, I am becoming a better person today.

Today, based on our deep trust and love for each other, we are returning from registering our marriage to begin life as a married couple together. The two of us will continue our days beautifully while heading towards the same direction,” he continues.

The Reborn Rich star also added that they always wanted to create a family together and are also excited to welcome a baby soon. “We have put in a lot of effort to hold each other’s promises… and we are sincerely thankful as a new life has entered our lives.”

His letter also reassures fans that they won't be seeing any less of him on TV.

“I will work to fly higher as an actor and individual with the wings of greater responsibility and passion,” he states. The Vincenzo actor has already been confirmed to star in the upcoming noir film, Hwaran, and romance film, Ro Gi Wan. Both films do not have release dates yet. 

Soong’s announcement crushes any hopes for a reunion with his Descendants of the Star co-star, Song Hye-kyo, whom he married in 2017 and later divorced in 2019. Nonetheless, we are excited about Soong’s new life with Saunders and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

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