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5 things to know about K-drama pin-up Song Joong-ki, who will host the Mnet music awards in Hong Kong

STORYIrene Pyne
Korean mega-star Song Joong-ki hosted the event, his first public appearance since marrying his Descendants of the Sun co-star Song Hye-kyo last month. Photo: Handout
Korean mega-star Song Joong-ki hosted the event, his first public appearance since marrying his Descendants of the Sun co-star Song Hye-kyo last month. Photo: Handout
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The heartthrob star of ‘Descendants of the Sun’ will be in town on Friday to host South Korea’s annual televised awards ceremony

Song Joong-ki, the K-drama actor, will be hosting South Korea’s annual Mnet Asian Music Awards – or simply MAMA – ceremony in Hong Kong on Friday.

Here are 5 things you should know about the 33-year-old South Korean heartthrob before he graces our city with his deliciously deep voice and gentlemanly demeanour.

1. One half of K-drama’s Song-Song ‘royal couple’

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If you know Song, then you will also know about his wife, South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo.

The couple were married on October 31, 2017, after co-starring in the mega-hit television series. Descendants of the Sun, about doctors falling in love in a fictional war zone.

The on-screen couple were rumoured to have off-screen chemistry as well, culminating in the announcement that they were engaged. #SongSong

2. He is a devoted husband 

Local media reported that Song rejected several roles so that he could spend more time with his new bride.

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