Song Hye-kyo

After less than two years of marriage, Song Joong-ki initiated divorce mediation. Song Hye-kyo's agency cited differences in personality. The divorce was finalised on 22 July 2019 without maintenance payments or division of assets.

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When the divorce was announced, online rumours claimed that Song had had an inappropriate relationship with Park Bo-gum, her co-star in Encounter and a friend of Song Joong-ki.

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Personally implicated

Song's agency filed complaints with Bundang police against several internet users over the dissemination of false information, insults and malicious comments related to the divorce, announcing that it would also pursue other online communities and YouTube channels.

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Protagonist is the complainant

According to Song, J.ESTINA continued to use images from Descendants of the Sun in its advertising after her contract had ended. She claimed 300 million won and obtained compensation, most of which was subsequently donated to a foundation supporting young jewellery designers.

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Song rejected a modelling offer from Mitsubishi Motors after her team identified historical disputes concerning the group's use of forced Korean labourers during the Japanese occupation. Her decision attracted considerable attention in Korea and became part of historical tensions between Japan and Korea.

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A tax audit revealed that billions of won in expenses had been claimed as deductible without sufficient supporting documentation, substantially reducing Song's tax liabilities over several years. She subsequently paid the additional taxes and charges and apologised publicly.

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