Song Joong-ki announces marriage, wife’s pregnancy – report

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 30) – Korean actor Song Joong-ki on Monday announced his marriage and said he’s expecting a child with British actress Katy Louise Saunders.

“I have promised to continue life together with Katy Louise Saunders, who has been by my side supporting me and who I have spent valuable time with while cherishing each other,” the actor was quoted by Korean online media Soompi as saying in his official fan cafe.

In the same statement, he said they are “creating a happy family” together and "are sincerely thankful as a new life has come to us."

“And today, based on our deep trust and love for each other, we are on our way back from registering our marriage to begin life as a married couple,” he added.

Song confirmed last month that he was in a relationship – three years after his divorce from Korean actress Song Hye-kyo.

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The then so-called Song-Song couple tied the knot in 2017 after working together on the hit Korean drama “Descendants of the Sun” in 2016.

The 37-year-old actor made his acting debut in 2008 in "A Frozen Flower," and went to star in "A Werewolf Boy," which became a big box office hit.

Saunders, 38, debuted in the Italian romance film “A Journey Called Love” in 2002 but has not been active in movies in recent years.

Towards the end of the letter, Song thanked his fans for supporting him throughout his journey.

“I sincerely thank all the fans who always cherish me no matter what. Especially following the wishes and support of Ki Aile (his fan club) who provide the greatest strength to me throughout my acting career,” he said.

“I will work to fly higher as an actor and individual with the wings of greater responsibility and passion,” the actor added.