Korean celebrity couple Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo who tied the knot in real life in 2017 have announced their split.
Song Joong Ki, 33, who gave a statement to fans through his lawyer, said that he hoped for an amicable divorce.
He officially filed for divorce from Song Hye Kyo, 37, at the Seoul Family Court on Wednesday, June 26.
The statement shared with online portal Soompi read: “Hello. This is Song Joong Ki. First, I’d like to apologize for delivering this unfortunate news to the many fans who love and care for me.
“I have begun the process of filing for divorce from Song Hye Kyo. Rather than denouncing one another and arguing over who is to blame, I hope that the divorce process can be wrapped up amicably.
Joong Ki also apologized to fans for the unfortunate news and asked for understanding. He also assured fans he would recover soon and give them better shows as an actor.
“I ask for your understanding in regards to the fact that it is difficult to discuss the details of my personal life, and I will recover from my current wounds and do my utmost as an actor to repay you through great productions in the future. Thank you,” he added.
Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo married on Oct 31, 2017 in an intimate outdoor ceremony at Yeong Bin Gwan, a Korean-style banquet annex to The Shilla hotel in Seoul.
The celebrity couple met while filming the 2016 hit drama series “Descendants Of The Sun.”
