Phương NguyễnSong Hye Kyo is a very private artist and rarely shares about her family in interviews. She always sets a rule with interviewers not to ask personal questions. Therefore, information about the famous actress's family is scarce for fans.
Song Hye Kyo is a private star (Photo: Instagram).
Since stepping into the entertainment industry, Song Hye Kyo has rarely shared about her family. 8 years ago, the story of Song Hye Kyo's family was aired on the Star Talk Show program of TV Chosun (Korea).
According to the source of the program, the actress's mother gave birth to her when she was only 19 years old. Song Hye Kyo is the result of a passionate love affair between two young people. Song Hye Kyo's parents married when they were young (18 years old) and the differences in personalities and life issues were the reasons that led to the breakup of the actress's parents' marriage.
Song Hye Kyo's parents divorced when she was 9 years old. After the divorce, Song Hye Kyo's mother became a single mother, devoting all her time to taking care of, raising, and compensating for her only daughter. She played the role of both mother and father.
During her childhood, Song Hye Kyo was nurtured, comforted, and cared for by her mother's unconditional love. Her mother almost never appeared in public. A rare appearance of her was at the famous wedding of Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki in 2017.
Song Hye Kyo was photographed by her mother when she was young (Photo: Sina).
During the period when the Korean star decided to divorce and faced great pressure from the public, her mother was always by her side, encouraging her to overcome difficult times. Song Hye Kyo was the first to inform her mother about the divorce in 2019.
According to a close source, Song Hye Kyo's childhood was spent mainly in cheap rented houses in Seoul (Korea). The mother and daughter had to move houses frequently due to rising rent prices.
From a young age, Song Hye Kyo was taught to be strong and self-sufficient. The famous actress knows how to cook, take care of herself because her mother is not always by her side. Her mother also wanted to teach her life skills because she was afraid that if she passed away, her daughter would be left alone and not know how to take care of herself.
Knowing how hard her mother worked and how much she suffered while raising her daughter alone, Song Hye Kyo tries to compensate and protect her mother as a famous star. She does not let her mother appear in the media and shares very little about her personal life to avoid the curiosity of the press. The actress also often takes her mother out for outings, traveling...
Song Hye Kyo's mother appeared at her daughter's wedding in 2017 (Photo: Naver).
Song Hye Kyo once revealed that her mother is a very strong woman, but sometimes she is like a child. For Song Hye Kyo, her mother is not only a mother but also a close friend. The star of "Full House" also expressed that if she has a daughter in the future, she will love and educate her as her mother did to her.
In her life journey, Song Hye Kyo has received many advice from her mother, but the phrase her mother often said to her daughter is probably: "Love someone who points out your flaws more than someone who only says sweet words."
In contrast to the special affection for her mother, Song Hye Kyo does not mention her biological father. There have been many rumors about Song Hye Kyo's father.
According to a source, the actress's biological father is a very wealthy and influential person. He started a new family after divorcing the actress's mother. There are also sources claiming that Song Hye Kyo is not close to or mention her father because she is angry that he neglected her mother to raise their daughter alone after the divorce.
The actress's grandfather once shared with the media that he was very sad that he could not be with his granddaughter in important stages of her life.
According to the actress's grandfather, Song Hye Kyo's father always feels regretful for not being close to his daughter. He even dares not to watch the actress's movies.
Song Hye Kyo is currently enjoying her independent and wealthy life (Photo: Naver).
The short-lived marriage of her parents or growing up in a single mother family are believed to have had a significant impact on Song Hye Kyo's personality and her choices later on.
Choi Young Il - a South Korean culture critic believes that the strength and independence of the famous South Korean actress are awakened by her mother's teachings.
"Song Hye Kyo had a lonely childhood, but she received a lot of love and care from her mother. Song Hye Kyo's mother took many pictures of her daughter from a young age to adulthood. She truly loves her daughter and wants to accompany her throughout her life," the critic shared.
Song Hye Kyo has gone through many short-lived relationships and a 2-year marriage. In 2019, she and actor Song Joong Ki divorced to the regret of fans. The reason given by the couple was irreconcilable differences.
Currently, Song Joong Ki has found a new happiness and is about to welcome his second child. Meanwhile, Song Hye Kyo is still single but she has found her own happiness.
5 years after the divorce, the South Korean beauty is living well and happily. The beautiful actress has also returned to the set and actively participated in filming. Her project "The Glory" premiered in 2023 and received many praises from the industry and audiences.
At over 40 years old, Song Hye Kyo is still a beauty icon in the South Korean entertainment industry and has an enviable wealth. According to Celebrity Net Worth, the current net worth of the Song family's beauty is over $20 million.
After the tumultuous divorce, Song Hye Kyo shared her views on love: "I am living a very good life without thinking about love. Therefore, nothing has changed." She spends time traveling, meeting friends, and trying new hobbies.
