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Born on September 19, 1985 in Daejeon, South Korea, Song Joong-ki is a film actor, television presenter and television actor. That puts Song Joong-ki at 41 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Sungkyunkwan University. Credited works include Deep Rooted Tree, Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo.
My Take
Song Joong-ki is genuinely one of the most versatile actors to come out of the Korean Wave, and I mean that without any fanboy exaggeration. He broke through playing a scrappy young scholar in Sungkyunkwan Scandal, then absolutely exploded with Descendants of the Sun in 2016 — that show was a cultural event across Asia, and his chemistry and charm were the engine driving it. But what really earned my respect is how he kept leveling up instead of coasting: Vincenzo showed a darker, more complex side nobody saw coming, and Reborn Rich proved he can carry a sprawling chaebol saga on his shoulders without breaking a sweat. He studied at Sungkyunkwan University, which is a fun nod given the drama that launched him. The guy has range, taste in projects, and a quiet intensity that makes every role feel lived-in rather than performed.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Song Joong-ki
- Name (Japanese)
- ソン・ジュンギ
- Reading
- そん・じゅんぎ
- Born
- September 19, 1985 (age 41)
- Origin
- Daejeon, South Korea
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television presenter / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Sungkyunkwan University
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Deep Rooted Tree |
| Notable work | Descendants of the Sun |
| Notable work | Vincenzo |
| Notable work | Reborn Rich |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.highziumstudio.com/artist/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hi_songjoongki/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Song%20Joong-ki
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AE
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q485517
5. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Song Joong-ki born?
Born September 19, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Song Joong-ki from?
Song Joong-ki is from Daejeon, South Korea.
What does Song Joong-ki do?
Song Joong-ki works as actor, film actor, television presenter, television actor.
What is Song Joong-ki known for?
Notable works include Deep Rooted Tree, Descendants of the Sun, Vincenzo.
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