Song Hye-kyo (Korean: 송혜교; born November 22, 1981) is a celebrated South Korean actress and global Hallyu star, renowned for her captivating performances in both television and film. She rose to prominence with her role in the iconic melodrama Autumn in My Heart (2000), solidifying her status as a leading actress with subsequent hits like All In (2003), Full House (2004), That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013), Descendants of the Sun (2016), Encounter (2018), and The Glory (2022). Her nuanced portrayals and immense international popularity have made her one of the most recognizable faces in Korean entertainment. In film, Song showcased her versatility with roles in Hwang Jin Yi (2007), The Grandmaster (2013), My Brilliant Life (2014), and The Queens (2015). As a singer, she released the single "Switch: Be White" (2012) with John Parkfor a skincare brand advertisement and "After Love" (2025), a charitable project supporting abandoned dogs. Known for her philanthropy, she has consistently contributed to various social causes. Recognized as part of Korea’s legendary "Tae-Hye-Ji" trio alongside Kim Tae-hee and Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo’s enduring success, elegance, and talent have cemented her as a top-tier actress and a global ambassador of Korean culture.