Autumn In My Heart To Descendants Of The Sun: The Best Of Song Hye Kyo's K-Dramas

Over her impressive 27-year career, Song Hye Kyo has been a leading figure in popular TV shows, establishing herself as a renowned and highest-paid Korean actress. Throughout her acting journey, she has consistently played diverse roles as challenges. Beyond her striking beauty, Song Hye Kyo is recognised for her innate and captivating acting style. On her birthday today, let's reflect on some of her standout performances in top-notch K-dramas.

‘Autumn In My Heart’

The storyline revolves around the tragic love affair of Yun Joon Suh (Song Seung Hun) and Eun Suh (Song Hye Kyo). Initially raised as siblings in an affluent and loving family, their childhood takes a dark turn when it's revealed that Eun Suh is not their biological child. A hospital mix-up had swapped her with another baby girl. Widely credited for sparking the Hallyu (Korean) Wave, this drama propelled Song Hye-kyo to fame, not only in South Korea but throughout Asia. Her character's outfits also garnered significant attention, influencing various fall fashion trends.

‘Descendants Of The Sun’

Among Song Hye Kyo's many memorable K-dramas, ‘Descendants of the Sun’ stands out as a cult favourite. This romantic-comedy action melodrama revolves around two unique love stories, one featuring Song Hye Kyo as the lively and skilled Dr. Kang Mo-yeon alongside Song Joong Ki's talented Captain Yoo Si Jin. The immense popularity of the drama solidified Song Hye Kyo's status as a Hallyu icon, making her a constant presence in headlines and earning numerous endorsement deals. Notably, she received the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the 2016 KBS Drama Awards, as reported by GQ.

‘The Glory’

In this K-drama, Moon Dong-eun, portrayed by Song Hye Kyo, devises an intricate revenge plan against those who bullied and abused her during high school. The drama delves into the serious problem of school violence, drawing global attention to the issue. The series received positive feedback and garnered interest. As part of the psychological drama genre, the show provides Song Hye Kyo with a platform to showcase her acting prowess more extensively.

‘Full House’

This K-drama follows the story of Han Ji-eun (Song Hye-kyo), an aspiring scriptwriter who lives in a house built by her late father. Tricked by her best friends, she is deceived into leaving town, and her house is sold in her absence. During her journey, she meets the popular actor Lee Young-jae (Rain) and develops a connection with him on her vacation. To complicate matters, he becomes the new owner of her house. In a twist of events, they decide to live together through a contract marriage, initially meant to make Young-jae's crush jealous, but love blossoms between them instead.

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‘Encounter’

Following her hiatus after ‘Descendants of the Sun,’ Song Hye Kyo returns in this K-drama. In her comeback role, she portrays Cha Soo Hyun, the director of Donghwa Hotel, and is a divorced woman and the daughter of a powerful politician. The storyline unfolds when she crosses paths with Kim Jin-hyuk (played by Park Bo-gum), a carefree traveller, during a meeting in Cuba. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, they feel a connection and embark on a romantic relationship.

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