Song Joong-ki Shares Family News from Rome: “Grateful for Our Second Child”

Actor Song Joong-ki shared the happy news that he has become a father of two. On the 20th, he personally posted on his fan cafe, announcing the healthy birth of his second child, a daughter, in Rome, Italy. The news, which comes a year after the birth of his first son last year, has been met with congratulations from many fans.

Song Joong-ki / Source: Wikipedia

“I met a beautiful princess in Rome.”

In a post on his fan cafe, Song Joong-ki shared his recent activities, saying, "I'm in Rome right now." He revealed the birth of his second daughter, saying, "A little over a year after meeting my first child here, I thankfully met another beautiful baby."

The black and white photo of the tiny baby's hand, shared with the post, moved many people, and the news of his daughter's healthy birth brought great joy to his fans.

Happiness with a new family

Katy Louise Saunders, Song Joong-ki's wife / Source: Getty Images

Song Joong-ki said he is currently spending time with his family in Rome, celebrating the birth of his second child. He stated, "I will take good care of my family here and then return to the filming set," showing both his passion as an actor and his responsibility towards his family.

In particular, he shared his recent activities along with this news, communicating with his fans. He raised expectations for his currently filming drama, " ‘MY YOUTH’saying, "Whether I like it or not, I have left many memories in the past, and I am having a happy time filming with the character of Seon Woo-hae."

Song Joong-ki's acting career and love

Song Joong-ki debuted in 2008 with the movie "‘The Sword With No Name’and since then, through numerous hit works such as "‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, ‘Descendants of the Sun’, and ‘Vincenzo’, he has established himself as a leading actor in Korea. Recently, he once again left a deep impression on the public with "‘Reborn Rich’, solidifying his position.

Last January, he married his British girlfriend, Katy Louise Saunders, becoming a hot topic, and in June of that year, he welcomed his first child, a son, taking his first steps as a father. The news of his second child's birth has added another layer of emotion to his new family story.

Introduction to My Youth (Working Title)

The sentimental romance drama "‘My Youth’tells the story of Seon Woo-hae (Song Joong-ki), a novelist who was a child actor who shone in his time but now lives an ordinary life, and Seong Je-yeon (Chun Woo-hee), who gave up everything for success. Through the journey of the two as they shake each other's lives and confront their past and present, it depicts the process of finding their lost innocence and the true value of life.

Main Story

Seon Woo-hae, a novelist and florist who lives a quiet life, finds his peaceful daily life shaken by his encounter with Seong Je-yeon, who holds onto her past. Meanwhile, Seong Je-yeon, who has lived fiercely, looking only for success, encounters Seon Woo-hae and changes as she confronts her innocent past self.

Adding to this, the rebellious yet charming tax accountant Kim Seok-ju (Seo Ji-hoon) and the actress Mo Tae-rin (Lee Ju-myung), who has grown up as a natural entertainer, are added to unfold their intertwined stories.

Song Joong-ki

Since his debut in 2008, Song Joong-ki has been actively working through various media such as dramas and films, establishing himself as a leading actor in South Korea. In his early days, he established a youthful star image through ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’, and later showed his deep acting skills in ‘Deep Rooted Tree’ and ‘Nice Guy’, gaining recognition for his acting ability. The 2016 drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’ is his representative work, gaining explosive popularity across Asia and firmly establishing his position as a Hallyu star. Recently, he has challenged new genres through the film ‘Space Sweepers’ and has steadily broadened his acting spectrum by portraying diverse characters in the dramas ‘Vincenzo’ and ‘Reborn Rich’. With his handsome appearance and stable acting skills, Song Joong-ki, who constantly tries new things, is an actor whose future is highly anticipated.