Song Joong Ki gave fans a glimpse into his loving relationship with his wife, Katy Louise Saunders, during a fun video interview.

In a recent What’s in My Bag video with Harper’s Bazaar Korea for his new movie Bogotá: The City of the Lost, Song Joong Ki shared a touching detail about his wife.

Holding up a book titled Open, he said, “This book has a lot to learn from. My wife is reading the English version while I’m reading it in Korean.”

The actor married former British actress Katy Louise Saunders in 2023, and the couple now has two children—a son and a daughter.

Their daughter was born recently, adding more joy to their family. The couple is raising their children in Rome, which is known as Katy’s hometown.

Song Joong Ki also revealed his reading habits, saying, “When I find something good, I tend to read all the works by that author.” His casual mention of sharing books with his wife melted fans’ hearts.

The video wasn’t all about books, though. Fellow actor Lee Hee Joon discovered a face mask in Song Joong Ki’s bag and joked, “Joong Ki doesn’t even have pores.” To this, Song Joong Ki laughed and replied, “I’m aging too,” showing his humble side.

Meanwhile, Bogotá: The City of the Lost tells the survival story of Koreans navigating the dangerous smuggling trade in Colombia. The movie premiered on December 31 and has already drawn attention for its intense plot and stellar cast.

Fans continue to admire Song Joong Ki for balancing his career, family, and charming personality!

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Former JYP Entertainment trainee Song Minyoung recently opened up about her emotional journey as a trainee and how her long-awaited debut was suddenly canceled.

A video titled "Idol Trainee, Working Holiday Traveler, and Teacher Go on a Trip" was uploaded to the YouTube channel GwakTube, where Song Minyoung shared her story.

In the video, GwakTube went on a two-day trip with fellow Koreans he met at a Japanese language school in Hokkaido. One of them was Song Minyoung, who previously appeared on Mnet’s 2015 survival show SIXTEEN—the program that formed TWICE. Back then, she was praised for her amazing vocal skills.

During dinner, GwakTube asked, "Do trainees have to diet a lot? I never thought I’d meet a former JYP trainee here in Japan."

Song Minyoung replied, "I never thought I’d meet GwakTube here either," before adding, "Trainees have to diet a lot. I started dieting when I was in eighth grade. I trained for six years, putting my entire middle and high school life into it."

When asked about the weight requirements, she revealed, "My standard weight was 47kg (103 lbs), but I was once told to lose more, down to 44kg (97 lbs)."

Then, she shared a heartbreaking experience: "Before TWICE debuted, there was already a group called SIXMIX, and six of us were supposed to debut. We had a set debut date, filmed a music video, and even finished recording our songs. But suddenly, everything got canceled."

She continued, "Then, out of nowhere, the company announced they would be launching SIXTEEN. So I participated, but while the others debuted, I was eliminated."

Song Minyoung admitted that the experience left a lasting impact on her: "I worked so hard to never feel ashamed in front of others. I used to believe that if I gave my all, I would succeed. But after going through this, I realized that effort alone isn’t enough. Since then, I haven't been able to put my all into anything again."

Listening to her, GwakTube shared his thoughts: "I’ve had times when I worked really hard, but things didn’t go my way, and times when I didn’t try as hard, yet things worked out. I think luck plays a big role. Hard work is important, but in the end, luck has to be on your side too."

Song Minyoung’s story is touching hearts, as many admire her perseverance despite the challenges she faced.

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