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The ‘Descendant’ Of Song Joong-ki & Katy Louise Saunders Is Here!

In a heartwarming announcement, beloved Korean actor Song Joong-ki and his wife, Katy Louise Saunders, have joyfully welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The news was initially shared by Song’s management agency, High Zium Studio, and quickly spread excitement among fans worldwide.

Song, renowned for his roles in popular K-dramas like Descendants of the Sun and Vincenzo, personally penned a heartfelt letter to his devoted fan group, ‘Ki Aile,’ on his official fan cafe. He expressed his gratitude and shared his recent experiences, including the completion of filming for his upcoming movie My Name Is Loh Kiwan in Hungary and his attendance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.

The 37-year-old actor revealed that he was in Rome, Italy, his wife’s hometown when their bundle of joy arrived. Overwhelmed with happiness, Song joyfully shared, “It’s a healthy son... and both the baby and his mother are in excellent health.” He expressed his deep gratitude for the precious gift of their newborn baby and thanked his fans for their unwavering love and support.

Song, known for his sincerity and dedication to his craft, promised his fans that he would continue to bring them exciting projects in the future. He expressed his desire to stay true to himself as an actor and assured his fans that he would return to greet them with an exciting new endeavor.

Prior to his marriage to Katy Louise Saunders, Song was previously married to fellow Korean star Song Hye-kyo, who starred alongside him in Descendants of the Sun. They tied the knot in 2017 but unfortunately went their separate ways in 2019.

The news of Song Joong-ki’s expanding family has filled fans’ hearts with joy, and they eagerly await more updates on the actor’s personal and professional journey, celebrating this new chapter in his life.