So far, both couples have released statements from their side as to the reasons why they decided on the divorce.
Song Hye Kyo released a statement saying "the reason for divorce was because they couldn't overcome their differences."
As for Song Joong-ki, he hasn't shared a reason per se stating otherwise that "Rather than lengthening the process by considering each other's faults and deriding each, he hopes they can divorce amicably." According to an insider, "this was meant to warn Song Hye Kyo that if she spread lies about her married life or details of the divorce, he would reveal everything."
Below is a summary of facts, rumors & speculations reported in the media as of June 27th KST:
- Shortly after the news of the couples divorce, an alleged close acquaintance opened up about the various rumors online and told media outlets on the 27th, "there are some unbelievably nonsensical rumors going around in the online communities. They're all, false. The couple met on the set of Descendants of the Sun (DOTS) and got married because they truly fell in love. Their marriage fell because they grew apart from their extremely busy schedules and differences in personalities."
- Another insider, an alleged close acquaintance of the couple, addressed rumors surrounding a prior report that Song Hye Kyo was spotted without her wedding ring. The insider explained, "She suddenly lost a lot of weight this year and her clothing size since last year went down too. It's the same with her wedding, she couldn't wear it anymore because it would slide down her finger."
- Another alleged acquaintance also revealed details about the couple's length of separation. On the 27th, the acquaintance alleged, "Hye Kyo and Joong-ki started their separation in early May. According to Korean law, a deliberation period is required for divorces to make sure you think through the decision, so the couple gave each other time to think since early May. The rumor that they've been separated since late 2018 is not true."
- The same acquaintance above also alleged on the 27th that the couple "didn't live at their honeymoon home in Hannam-dong, Seoul that Joong-ki had purchased when they got married. Instead, Joong-ki moved into Hye Kyo's home rented home where they lived when they first got married in October 2017."
- On June 28th, Channel A revealed new revelations that "Song Joong-ki had filed for the divorce without letting his wife know beforehand." According to the Channel A report, "Joong-ki submitted the application to the Seoul Family Court on June 26th and Hye-Kyo find out about it the next day when she got back from a photo shoot in Thailand."
So far here are the effects of the couple's divorce announcement since June 27th KST:
- The 3rd Annual "Taebaek Couple Festival" has canceled the event stating "considering the current mood, it's not possible to use the current theme based on DOTS drama that both Hye Kyo and Joong-ki starred in."
- Joong-ki's family had decorated their family home as "Joong-ki's museum" based on DOTS drama and had opened it to the public but due to the divorce announcement they have closed it. The museum was a popular place for tourists from overseas to visit as it honored Joong-ki's birth place and his great grandfathers from four generations.
- On June 27th, after the divorce announcement, Joong-ki announced that he'll be taking a short break without attending any official events. He'll be taking time off until he begins filming science fiction film "Lightning Ship" in early July. There's no set schedule yet.
- As for tvN's "Arthdal Chronicles" where Joong-ki is currently starring, a spokesperson from the network stated on the 27th, "that they will be no changes to the broadcast schedule caused by the leading actor's personal life. They've already completed filming for part 1 and 2 of the drama and Part 2 has already began airing. The drama will continue airing according to schedule. They have yet to confirm filming for Part 3."
- As for Song Hye-Kyo, she had been confirmed to star in the new legal drama "Hyena" but ultimately decided not to appear releasing an official statement on the 27th about it.
Rumors and speculations in the online communities right now are that Song Hye Kyo probably cheated on Song Joong-ki and that's why he's being so vicious with the divorce filing, filing first and without even letting her know beforehand.
Other netizens are speculating online that she cheated on her husband with Park Bogum, her co-star from tvN production "Boyfriend" that aired from November 2018 through January 2019. But a representative from Blossom Entertainment (Joong-ki and Bogum's agency) released a statement on the 27th saying "they plan to take strict legal action on the rumors and speculations about Park Bogum saying they're fabricated and unfounded."
There are other rumors from social media that "Song Joong-ki cheated on her with a close friend (Kim Ok Bin) while filming a drama in Gangwondo. Apparently on White Day and Valentines Day in Korea Joong-ki sent this close friend gifts and proofs are on social media?"
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| Joong-ki's parents museum at his birthplace home |
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| Statue of the couple at Joong-ki's parents museum as tribute from DOTS drama |
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| "Descendants of the Sun (DOTS)"poster, the drama that transcended them to "top star couple". |
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| Poster of drama "Arthdal Chronicle" starring Song Joong-ki currently airing on Netflix |
[Please note: This article contains rumors that are not based on confirmed facts. For those that are based on facts, sources have been shared below where the information was derived. Netizen sentiment and speculations are from comment sections on articles posted about the rumors as well as social media posts online on Twitter and Instagram. This article has been filed under "News" and "Rumors" as it contains both facts and rumors.)