Song Joong Ki gets some flak for saying married men get less roles in the industry

Article: Becoming a father will mean less jobs in the entertainment industry? Song Joong Ki's statement is under controversy

Source: Wikitree via Instagram

When asked by a reporter in China about how he plans to juggle life as both a father and actor, he said, "In the entertainment industry, becoming a father/husband also means that you will get less job opportunities. Having a baby and getting married means less and less work for me. But I'm not afraid. I won't pay mind to it. My family will always be more important than work."

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[+128] I think it's because his image has always been that of a heartthrob so getting married and becoming a father will probably limit his roles, is what he meant to say

[+107] The audacity of a male actor to say this, not even a female actress ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[+63] He could've just said he was going to focus on his family and left it at that. People who blab on too much always end up in hot waters like this.

[+58] I feel like he's not even all that compared to his peers but he's always acting like some hot shot 😮 he seems four-dimensional to me

[+40] So many haters... ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ It's obvious that he meant this to say that he's always taken on heartthrob, romance lead roles, and becoming a married man and a father on top of that will limit him from those roles from now on, no? He's not allowed to say that? But people are quick to pick on the fact that he's a "man" saying this, and how dare he ㅋㅋㅋ but what he said applies to women as well. You think a married woman with kids is going to get romance lead roles still?; Enough with the gender wars and look at it from their job perspective, though I'm sure Song Joong Ki will make enough money taking on father or ajusshi roles from now on ㅋㅋㅋ

[+30] No one can understand the risks of his career better than himself. No point in us arguing about it...

[+27] Well, there are a lot of actors who only entered the spotlight many, many years after they got married, so...

[+23] He's getting weirder and weirder

[+21] I get that he's super in love right now and has lost his mind to it, but he needs to wake up before he really starts losing job opportunities

[+8] I'd understand a female actress saying this.... but a male actor? Eh

[+8] He's right, though... not like any of you would know since you're not even actors

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Source: Issue King TV via YouTube

[+218] I don't get what all this hate is for when he's not even impacting anyone with his words... jeez

[+181] He did exaggerate his words a bit but I don't think it's anything controversial

[+108] A bit exaggerated but I can see why he'd feel concern over it

[+88] An actor's job is never stable since they go from contract to contract, so I can see why he'd feel concerned after getting married. It's true that the diversity of his roles is now more limited, which is probably sad for someone who might've wanted to try more roles throughout his career.

[+22] Well, his fame was built off of his heartthrob image so he wouldn't be wrong

[+45] I can see his concern since he has only ever been in melodramas but I think this is a great opportunity for his career to pivot into more diverse roles like Choi Min Shik.

[+95] Don't know why people would take such issue with him wanting to foucs on his family more..

[+19] He's not wrong, though.. to be a famous person in Korea requires way too much caring about what others think

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Song Joong Ki and wife welcome baby boy in Rome

Article: Actor Song Joong Ki is a father... posts picture "Son born in wife's hometown of Rome"

Source: The Joongang via Naver

[+623, -218] I wish him happiness. His new marriage looks 100 times happier.

[+309, -87] He seems to like women with quite the life stories, even though he never seems ready for it.

[+339, -202] He looks happier after escaping from Hye Gyo~ ^^

[+140, -15] Joong Ki-ya, I wish you happiness~

[+111, -41] He's got his 10 billion won home in Korea, a son in Rome~ he's got all his wishes now so please live quietly in Rome!! Because I personally can't stand you anymore!!

[+75, -12] Since he was born in Rome, please just raise him there

[+64, -4] Joong Ki's a fool... and Seung Ki's an idiot....

[+60, -4] He lives such an exhausting life

[+46, -5] I just can't warm up to him...

[+39, -2] Congratulations on your new baby. I'm sure getting to call yourself a mom or dad will fill you with so much joy. Every moment with your new baby will be so special.

[+89, -53] Seems obvious that they don't intend tor aise this kid as Korean so is there a reason we have to know?

[+33, -3] I still think he's kind of a fool ㅋ

[+30, -1] I hope he grows healthy and strong... congratulations ot the family ^^

[+41, -13] Joong Ki's parents ㅎㅎㅎ I'm sure they're upset that they don't get to hold their power over their new daughter-in-law like they want to

[+22, -2] It's great if they're happy and all but... it doesn't feel stable to me...

[+32, -13] They were living in their Korean home not too long ago but it looks like they went all the way to Rome to make sure they don't have to send their son to the army ㅡㅡ

[+19, -4] Oh, I bet he's just adorable! Congratulations.

[+18, -3] I think marrying a foreigner is the best case scenario for Song Joong Ki. Because she doesn't speak his language or share his culture, his relatives can't butt in their business or treat her like a typical daughter-in-law. She's free to live overseas as she wishes. I'm sure Song Joong Ki's family is just itching to get their nagging in.

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Song Joong Ki is all hands on deck for pregnant wife even at Cannes debut

Article: 'Maknae son' Song Joong Ki makes Cannes debut "while still taking care of wife"

Source: The Joongang via Naver

[+779, -41] 'Reborn Rich' should be credited as Lee Sung Min's drama, not Song Joong Ki's... too bad it ended the way it did ㅜㅜ

[+543, -216] I just don't like him anymore, and I don't even know why

[+222, -30] I do get the impression that his personality feels quite difficult. When he broke up with Song Hye Gyo, he went hard with driving the press... and when he got into a new relationship, he had no hesitation with calling his new wife's pet name during an award speech. He also refused to listen to reporter requests to pose with hand hearts during the press conference for 'Reborn Rich' ㅠㅠㅋㅋ it wasn't until Lee Sung Min laughed it off and did the hand hearts for them that he joined along.. Anyway, he definitely has a stubborn streak to him ㅋㅋ

[+244, -70] His acting's a bubble... his popularity has only gotten this far thanks to his supporting co-stars

[+195, -21] Everything about his situation is great and all... he's young, definitely at an age where he should be starting a family of his own and all, but... something just feels off about the whole thing.

[+136, -13] Yeah, I don't know. He's never done anything quite wrong or harmed anyone, but I don't like him anymore as much as I used to. If anything, I dislike him. He seems smart for all the wrong reasons.

[+120, -7] Just something about how he's handled his progress from marriage to divorce to remarriage leaves something to be desired. It never seemed like he was thinking things through with care or genuine feelings. His personality seems very harsh, like it's one or the other and nothing in between. 

[+122, -18] Don't care for him anymore. I feel like he lacks impulse control..

[+110, -23] I remember being quite taken aback when the divorce to his ex-wife first hit the news. He drove the media to make it sound as if it was due to her mistake? and he was also the first to submit the divorce papers, all in quick succession ㅋㅋ It totally made the public think "just how much does he hate her to be behaving like this?" ㅋㅋ but seeing his progress now, it seems clear that he wanted to settle down and have kids whereas Song Hye Gyo wanted to focus on her career. 

[+92, -9] Just stay home with your wife if all you're going to do is worry about your wife at Cannes.. separate your business and private life... ㅡㅡ

[+96, -26] He used to be so popular... but... then or now, I remain on Song Hye Gyo's side...

[+89, -30] Hye Gyo-ssi, I wish you happiness~~

[+56, -8] His popularity dropped hard after he got married to a foreign woman

[+54, -11] He never went through a rookie period. He's always gotten what he's wanted out of his career. If you view this in a positive way, you could say that he's quick to drive his career with precise judgment, but there are side effects that come with driving your career in such a way. Either way, I just don't like him the same way after this second marriage. Same for Lee Seung Gi. Both were amazing men but they just seem so calculating now ㅜㅜ

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