Song Joong-ki has recently become a topic of discussion after revealing his latest updates. The actor, who previously shed tears due to the box office failure of his film “Bogotá: The Land of Last Chances,” has regained his smile after about two months, attracting attention.
Previously, Song Joong-ki had shared behind-the-scenes insights related to the film “Bogotá: The Land of Last Chances,” in which he starred. The movie tells the story of Guk-hee (played by Song Joong-ki) who moves to Bogotá, Colombia, in search of new hope post-IMF, and gets entangled with influential figures in the Korean community there, including Soo-young (Lee Hee-jun) and Park Sergeant (Kwon Hae-hyo). He revealed that he had to learn smuggling and obtain a large vehicle driver’s license in Korea before filming in Colombia. Additionally, he mentioned making physical changes to reflect a 15-year time-span in the film, such as cutting his hair and incorporating freckles into his character’s appearance for authenticity.
Despite Song’s earnest efforts in promoting “Bogotá,” which included appearances on various mainstream broadcasts and YouTube content, the film only reached 6th place in the box office with approximately 400,000 cumulative viewers, leaving much to be desired.
His emotional reaction to the movie’s unexpected flop became a talking point as well. During a guest visit at a screening event in Seoul, fellow actor Lee Sung-min shared heartfelt words about the disappointing audience turnout in theaters, expressing the emotional toll it took on actors. Song Joong-ki echoed these sentiments, thanking everyone who watched the film and expressing his efforts in trying to make the best of the difficult circumstances.
Amid both supportive and critical reactions to his tears, Song Joong-ki had not shared much about his activities until now. Recently, about two months later, he announced via social media his new role as a global ambassador for a brand, accompanied by photos of him smiling, signaling a positive update.
In personal news, in December 2022, Song Joong-ki was entangled in romance rumors with British actress Katy Louise Saunders, which he confirmed in January 2023, along with their marriage registration and pregnancy announcement. In June of the same year, the couple welcomed their first son, receiving many congratulations. They announced their second child’s impending arrival in July and subsequently welcomed their second daughter in November, making Song Joong-ki a father of two.