On the evening of November 22, Song Hye Kyo shared a series of photos posing next to four cakes and flowers, with a brief caption: “22/11/2024.” The post celebrated the actress’s 43rd birthday, which she spent with close friends.
The beauty, born in 1981, received many birthday wishes from friends, colleagues, and fans. However, shortly after sharing the images, Song Hye Kyo disabled the comment section. While the actress did not specify the reason for this action, some netizens speculated it was related to the announcement made on November 20, when Song Joong Ki welcomed his newborn daughter, Aile, with wife Katie Louise Saunders.
Despite having been divorced for five years, Song Hye Kyo’s name is still frequently mentioned during significant events in her ex-husband’s life. While congratulating Song Joong Ki and his family on their new arrival, some comments mocked Song Hye Kyo, implying that she was abandoned by her ex-husband because she didn’t have children. Some even referred to this issue in a birthday post for Song Hye Kyo by actress Park Sol Mi.
Additionally, Song Hye-kyo drew attention by sharing a photo of herself wearing a bracelet from the luxury jewelry brand she represents as an ambassador while on the plane.
On November 22, Park Sol Mi shared a photo of her close friend on her Instagram Story, wishing her a happy birthday: “Happy birthday, Kyo. So lovely!” AllKpop later shared the image, and a netizen commented, “Her birthday is so close to Song Joong Ki’s daughter’s birthday. They should celebrate together!”
It is speculated that Song Hye Kyo disabled comments to avoid dealing with such rude remarks. Fans were frustrated by the persistence of anti-fans, criticizing them for disrupting her peaceful life while both Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo have moved on from their past and are continuing with their lives. Fans also called for allowing Song Hye Kyo to enjoy a joyful and complete birthday.
Despite the turbulence, Song Hye Kyo received much affection from her fans on her special day. In addition to heartfelt birthday wishes, fans praised her for looking youthful despite being in her 40s.
While her ex-husband has remarried and started a family, Song Hye Kyo has remained single since 2019, with no public romantic relationships. Instead, the 8X beauty has focused on her career, self-care, and spending time with close friends. In an interview with Elle Korea in August, the “no-makeup goddess” of Korea expressed her enjoyment of single life.
After the success of The Glory (2022-2023), Song Hye Kyo is set to return to the big screen in The Black Nuns, scheduled for release on January 24, 2025. The film explores the story of people trying to save a boy possessed by a powerful demon.