Wedding bells! Song Joong-ki marries Katy Louise Saunders, announces wife's pregnancy
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Korean actor Song Joong-ki confirmed his marriage to British actress Katy Louise Saunders and the expected birth of their first child. Joong-ki announced his engagement to Saunders on Monday, January 30, in a letter posted on his official fan cafe.
“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,” Joong-ki said, via a translation from the Korean entertainment platform Soompi. “She has a kind heart, and she has lived her life passionately. She is a sensible and amazing person to the point that I revere her.”
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In addition, the actor revealed that he and Saunders are expecting their first child. “We naturally dreamed of creating a happy family together. We have put in much effort to keep each other’s promises, and we 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 said, as per Inquirer.
The 'Reborn Rich' actor expressed gratitude to his supporters and pledged to put more effort into improving as an actor. “Especially following the wishes and support of Ki Aile [or Song Joong-ki’s fan club] who provide the greatest strength to me throughout my acting career, I will work to fly higher as an actor and individual with the wings of greater responsibility and passion. I hope everyone will be happy and healthy until the day I can greet you in person,” he said.
My friend share this video where #SongJoongKi thanked his gf, Katie in his APAN speech. It’s after his parents and siblings. He also thanked Nala, Maya and Antes. Their dogs. Rumor has it she used to be an actress but now a language teacher. Katie is also fluent in ITALIAN! 🤌🏻👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/1zP2Ezigx3
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The actor's relationship with Saunders was confirmed through his agency in December 2022. Rumors regarding Joong-ki dating started swirling when he mentioned Saunders during his Daesang (Grand Prize) acceptance speech for the popular K-drama 'Vincenzo' at the APAN Star Awards ceremony on September 29. “And my beloved Katy, Nalla, Maya and Antes. All of our friends who blessed us. I just want to say, I sincerely love you,” the 37-year-old actor said. Per Yeongnam Ilbo, Joong-ki was referring to Saunders and her dogs Nalla, Maya and Antes.
Following the actor's completion of international advertising for the popular K-drama 'Reborn Rich', Joong-ki and Saunders were also seen at a South Korean airport. The reported pair can be seen being encircled by photographers as they arrive. There were rumors that Joong-ki met his wife when she was working with him as his English teacher in the crime drama 'Vincenzo' in 2021.
