Actress Song Hye-kyo has spoken out about various rumors surrounding her for the first time in 23 years.
On the January 8th episode of tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block,’ Song Hye-kyo appeared on a talk show for the first time in 23 years. During the show, she candidly shared her thoughts on various rumors about her. Song mentioned, “Having worked for a long time, I wasn’t fully aware, but I’ve heard a lot of rumors here and there. Sometimes, during interviews or when meeting people who don’t know me well, they ask about these rumors. I usually say, ‘I heard about that too, so it’s probably best to ask the person who started it.'”
Regarding her long entertainment career, Song said, “I’ve received so much criticism that I’m okay with it now, but it hurts when negative comments are directed at my family.” She added, “Given my job, I’ve often let comments go in one ear and out the other. However, sometimes there’s something that crosses the line. Once, I met several people, and someone asked if they could verify a rumor. I told them, ‘I would answer if I knew, but I’ve only heard it as gossip, so I have nothing to say.'”
Song Hye-kyo also revealed that she practiced self-reflection for five years to cope with these rumors. She recalled, “I used to frequently communicate with writer Noh Hee-kyung, who advised me, ‘You need to know how to love yourself to give love to others.’ I didn’t know how to love myself, so we did morning and evening exercises. In the morning, I would write down how I planned to spend the day, and in the evening, I would list ten things I was grateful for. I did this for five years, finishing last year.” Through this practice, she learned to appreciate simple things and stated, “I have no regrets about the past. As a woman, person, and actress, there were good times, bad times, tough times, and happy times, which is just how life is. Even though it was tough at the moment, I consider it great learning for better days ahead. Moving according to my heart has brought me more happiness, and that’s when I encountered ‘The Glory.'”
Additionally, Song Hye-kyo shared, “In the past, I enjoyed seeing my name in stories and media, but now I’m happy when my name isn’t mentioned in the news. When I wake up and see my name isn’t there, I feel relieved. I’ve recently come to realize how happy I am when I spend a simple, uneventful day, even if it’s a bit boring.” Yoo Jae-suk joked with new nicknames for her, “Song-haetal, Song-jikjin,” bringing laughter to the conversation.