Despite his A-list status in the South Korean entertainment industry, Song Joong Ki has recently experienced a string of flop movie projects. Known for his impressive track record and numerous awards, his recent film choices have not quite lived up to expectations, leaving fans and critics alike wondering if he's due for a comeback. After underwhelming reviews of My Name is Loh Kowan, his recent outing, Bogota, also tanked at the box office, as the actor wrapped up 2024 on a disappointing note.?
Following two significant setbacks, Song Joong Ki has been facing criticism from netizens, who are now referencing his past comments and suggesting that they may have contributed to the current decline in his popularity. Some online users are implying that his previous statements have had a negative impact on his reputation, leading to a loss of support from his audience.
A netizen recently reacted to a report that stated the Descendants of the Sun actor has suffered two flops in a row, citing, "He manifested this on himself when he said men have it harder in the industry when they get married."?
For those who don't know, back in 2023, Song Joong Ki, who is a doting father to two children and a loving husband to Katy Louis Saunders, said that being a father or being a husband usually means losing jobs in the industry.?
The actor added, ¡°However, I¡¯m not afraid of that. I don¡¯t care about such things. Family is always more important than work. But I love my work, and I always strive for both myself and my family. I can be a good actor, a good person, a good father, a good husband, and a good son to my parents at the same time.¡±
The actor's remarks back then were met with severe criticism for being misogynistic in nature, with many highlighting it's mostly women who have to bear the brunt of losing jobs after starting a family.?
As the netizen held past controversial remarks of the Reborn Rich star accountable for his declining popularity, many other internet users expressed similar sentiments.?
One user wrote, "To be honest, I liked him because of Running Man, but his dramas before Descendants of the Sun weren't very remarkable; maybe some of his movies, but he was never a top-tier actor; he just really thought he had it with DOTS. Also, I don't know; he did SHK dirty and got an oopsie baby, so no sympathy for him."
Another recalled the time when his former wife, Song Hye Kyo, allegedly found out that he filed for divorce via the media. The user wrote, "He¡¯s had it coming since SHK had to find out about their divorce through outsiders."
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A third wrote, "He's just using it as an excuse because of his well-deserved flopping; tons of male K-actors are married and are still doing great. Hyun Bin, for example."
"He kind of deserved it, though. I had been liking him since then, but after he did dirty tricks on SHK, I started not to watch his movies and kdramas at all. Kinda disappointed in him the way he handled his divorce," a fourth user commented.?
?What's next for Song Joong Ki?
The Vincenzo star will co-star Chun Woo Hee of The 8 Show fame in his upcoming romance drama, My Youth. The story follows a man and a woman who reunite after 15 years after parting ways as teens. The project is being directed by Lee Sang Yeob, who's worked on hits like Yumi's Cells and Shopping King Louie, and written by Park Shi Hyun, who's also worked on the globally popular series Run On. The show is expected to premiere this year.?
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