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Song Joong-ki

Also known as Song Jung-gi

South Korean actor

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Song Joong-ki is a South Korean actor known for his roles in television dramas and films. He has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry and is recognized both domestically and internationally for his work in Korean media.

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Song Joong-ki (Hangul: 송중기; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame in the historical drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man as one of the original cast members when it premiered in 2010. Song played his first TV leading role in the melodrama The Innocent Man (2012). He has also starred in feature films, notably as the title character in the…

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Song Joong-ki (Korean: 송중기; born September 19, 1985) is a South Korean actor who primarily works in television. He rose to fame in the historical coming-of-age drama Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010) and the variety show Running Man (2010–2011). Since then, he has played diverse roles in the television series The Innocent Man (2012), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Vincenzo (2021), and Reborn Rich (2022); as well as the films A Werewolf Boy (2012), The Battleship Island (2017), and Space Sweepers (2021).

Success of his television dramas have established him as one of the top hallyu stars. His accolades include two Baeksang Arts Awards, one Buil Film Award and two Blue Dragon Film Awards. Since 2012, he has appeared in Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 six times, being in the top ten four times. He was named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2012 and 2017.