K-drama’s Song Seung-heon, ex-boyfriend of Mulan star Liu Yifei, the Dinner Mate actor and former model who struggles with technology
As Song Seung-heon celebrates his 44th birthday, STYLE focuses on the former model who beat off stars So Ji-sub and Won Bin in his debut audition, going on to share screen space with Lee Young-ae, Song Hye-kyo and Son Ye-jin
Song Seung-heon recently wrapped up the drama Dinner Mate, a story about finding love and companionship by having dinner together. In it, Song Seung-heon took on the role of Kim Hae-kyung, a psychiatrist and a foodie with a gentle and caring character.
Debuting as a model in 1995, Song Seung-heon has never lost the public’s love and attention and still has more to show it seems. As he turns 44 on October 5, let’s take a look at four aspects of his life and career you may have missed.
His debut
Song Seung-heon originally debuted as a model for a clothing brand as a 19-year-old. He still recalls the episode in the show Radio Star, when he was offered to model while he was working only a part-time job. At first he declined, as he had never considered becoming a celebrity, but afterwards he saw a model casting advertisement from the same company and his friends encouraged him to apply.
A quick snapshot of him playing billiards with his friends unexpectedly made him stand out even more from other applicants and that set him on his path to stardom. Song has also recalled that the audition was competitive and he met famous stars like So Ji-sub and Won Bin in the final round.
Where he got his looks from