Song Hye-kyo

Song Hye-kyo, born on November 22, 1981, is a prominent South Korean actress renowned for her compelling performances in hit television dramas that have achieved both national and global acclaim. She made her mark with the drama Autumn in My Heart in 2000, which resonated with audiences throughout Asia and established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry at the young age of 19. Her rising stardom continued with the high-stakes gambling series All In in 2003, followed by the immensely popular romantic comedy Full House in 2004.

In 2013, her role as a blind heiress in That Winter, the Wind Blows garnered widespread critical praise, while the 2016 series Descendants of the Sun reached extraordinary heights, amassing a peak viewership rating of 41.6% in South Korea and accumulating 2.5 billion views across Asia.

Over her illustrious career, Song has received a multitude of prestigious accolades, including several Grand Prizes (Daesang), which represent the pinnacle of recognition in Korean television.

In 2023, she ventured into a new genre with her first revenge thriller, The Glory. This role not only brought her critical acclaim but also commercial success, as the series topped global streaming charts and became one of the most-watched shows of the year. Her complex portrayal in The Glory earned her the coveted Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, further solidifying her position as a pioneer in the Korean Wave (Hallyu) and contributing to the international success of K-dramas.