After years of military duty and a film career, Song Joong Ki returns to the Korean small screen with Vincenzo. This dark comedic K-drama follows male lead Vincenzo (Song Joong Ki), who was adopted by Italian mafia boss Don Fabio and finally became his consultant.

However, following Fabio's death, his son attempted to assassinate Vincenzo out of dread of the clever consultant taking his position, leading the male protagonist to flee to Korea. Meanwhile, Vincenzo is aware of a gold cache concealed beneath an ancient plaza and is determined to obtain it for himself. During his trip to take the old, he encounters the nefarious corporation Babel Group and meets the female lead Hong Cha Young. The series quickly became popular in Korea and throughout the world, and it showcased Song Joong Ki's stunning visuals and acting abilities. Song Joong Ki manages to convey a broad spectrum of emotions in this K-drama, from flippant to downright harsh, and yet tearful when confronted with his loved ones.

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Starring: Song Joong-ki, Jeon Yeo-bin, Taecyeon

Original release: February 20 – May 2, 2021

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt13433812/

The people of the old city of Arthdal in the legendary land of Arth face power battles, while some find love along the road. In this scene, Song Joong Ki morphs into the male lead Eun Seom, who goes through struggles to resurrect his tribe and discovers his actual roots in the process.

The ambitious series was Korea's first historical fantasy, and it drew a large cast that included Song Joong Ki, Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ji Won, Kim Ok Bin, and many others. Song Joong Ki distinguishes among them by portraying two opposing characters: the courageous yet naïve Eun Seom and his brother, the crafty and cold Saya. This is a beautiful series, both in terms of visuals and contents, and is a unique project amid the K-drama land.

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Starring: Jang Dong-gun, Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won, Kim Ok-vin

Original release: June 1, 2019

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt8750956/

This romance K-drama erupted with celebrity actress Asia and got stunning audience rates that peaked at 38.8 percent when it first aired. The imaginary country of Uruk is ravaged by conflict in "Descendants Of The Sun", and Song Joong Ki's character is one of several Korean troops stationed there to safeguard citizens and undertake special missions.

Descendants Of The Sun is without a doubt the most amazing drama that marks a watershed moment in Song Joong Ki's career. The huge success of Kim Eun Sook's drama considerably increased Song Joong Ki's prominence and effect in the industry. This endeavor also assisted Song Hye Kyo and Song Joong Ki in becoming husband and wife, however, the couple divorced over two years later. Captain Yoo Shi Jin (Song Joong Ki) rapidly falls in love with doctor Kang Mo Yeon (Song Hye Kyo). They are then suddenly reunited in Uruk, a distant and impoverished nation. The two provide a famous relationship on the Korean screen, going through innumerable deadly circumstances where they save one other's lives.

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Starring: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-won

Original release: February 24 – April 22, 2016

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt4925000/

Song Joong Ki's most recent feature is the space science fiction flick Space Sweepers. Jo Sung Hee's film project captivates spectators with its amazing effects and incredibly colorful and eye-catching space combat. Set in the future, when the earth has become too polluted for humans to survive, Tae Ho (Song Joong Ki) and the crew of the trash ship Victory unintentionally uncover a fascinating robot infant. Instead of giving up this youngster to UTS to get the bonus, the members hesitated, resulting in a quarrel.

In at least 16 countries, including France, Malaysia, Croatia, South Korea, and the Philippines, the film premiered at number one on Netflix. Upon its release, the film also led to Netflix's daily top 10 rankings in 80 countries. During the first 28 days of its debut, Space Sweepers attracted more than 26 million household watchers on Netflix.

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Starring: Song Joong-ki, Kim Tae-ri, Jin Seon-kyu, Yoo Hae-jin

Original release: February 5, 2021

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt12838766/

Song Joong Ki appeared in the historical action film "The Battleship Island" in 2017, which had three primary stories. First, there's Lee Kang Ok (Hwang Jung Min), a gifted bandmaster who comes to Japan in quest of financial success. Then there's Choi Chil Sung (So Ji Sub), a street fighter with a kind heart despite his gruff and brutal look. Finally, Song Joong Ki plays Park Moo Young, a member of the Korean independence movement who infiltrates the island to save another warrior.

These three extremely different personalities meet by happenstance in Hashima, Japan, and band together to free prisoners enslaved on the "battleship island". "The Battleship Island" is well worth seeing for its tremendous action sequences, deep themes, and outstanding performances.

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Starring: Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki, Lee Jung-hyun

Original release: July 26, 2017

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt5969696/

"A Werewolf Boy" was a box office success soon after its debut in 2012, with over 6.6 million tickets sold in Korea. The tearjerking film was a watershed moment in Song Joong Ki's acting career since he had to express a wide range of emotions, from amazement to grief, without speaking a single phrase. "A Werewolf Boy" is about Soon Yi, a young woman who moved to the countryside to restore her health. She encounters a wild youngster who has never known humanity and teaches him the fundamentals of human behavior.

Cheol Soo (Joong-ki), who assumed the untamed look of a wolf, was nearly unable to converse and was terrified of humans. But his new friend's tenderness eventually melted his heart. Strange sentiments that could not be conveyed in words began to arise in both of their hearts day by day. Even if the girl from that year is now much older, the work's finale still haunts spectators with Cheol Soo's gaze and his dedication to the lover.

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Starring: Song Joong-ki, Park Bo-young

Original release: September 11, 2012

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2315152/

"The Innocent Man" began with Kang Maru (Song Joong Ki), a promising medical student who fell in love with his next-door neighbor. However, when his girlfriend was arrested for murdering a man, he took her place and even went to prison for her. However, the woman to whom Maru committed his life eventually married a wealthy CEO, leaving Kang Maru as an aimless, cold, and calculated male host.

Kang Maru eventually approached his ex-stepdaughter with love's with the intention of uprooting her life. He eventually falls for this icy woman, played by actress Moon Chae Won. "The Innocent Man" is a melodrama full of conspiracies and betrayals, but it also features heart-wrenching romance. Song Joong Ki and Moon Chae Won both successfully represent their characters and provide an explosive relationship packed with both love and anger.

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Starring: Song Joong-ki, Moon Chae-won, Park Si-yeon

Original release: 12 September – 15 November 2012

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2593336/

Although he was only featured in the first four episodes of Deep Rooted Tree, Song Joong Ki made an impression on the audience with his emotive performance. He rose to prominence as a young rising actor at the time. Deep Rooted Tree is set during King Sejong's reign. Every night, unexplainable mass killings blanket the whole castle in darkness. Meanwhile, Kang Chae Yoon (Jang Hyuk) is continuously plotting revenge against King Sejong (Song Joong Ki / Han Suk Kyu).

Ddol Bok returns to the palace under the name of Kang Chae Yoon in order to kill the king. However, he becomes embroiled in the mystery surrounding the deaths of several Hall of Worthies scholars. The deaths were caused by a secret society called "Hidden Root", which was created long ago by followers of Jeong Do Jeon, with the goal of giving more power to ministers and less to the king. King Tae Jong killed Jeong Do Jeon and all of his family except his nephew, Jeong Gi Joon, who is now the leader of Hidden Root and lives in disguise not far from King Se Jong.

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Starring: Han Suk-kyu, Jang Hyuk, Shin Se-kyung, Song Joong-ki

Original release: October 5 – December 22, 2011

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2221405/

Penny Pinchers is a 2011 South Korean romantic comedy film written and directed Kim Jung-hwan, starring Han Ye-seul and Song Joong-ki. In the romance-comedy film "Penny Pinchers", Song Joong Ki played a significantly brighter role than in the previous episode. In this scene, the actor plays Chun Ji Woong, a jobless college student who is an everlasting optimist who dates despite not having a penny in his wallet. However, he quickly falls into difficulty when his mother unexpectedly cuts him off and abandons Ji Woong.

Meanwhile, the female character, Gu Hong Sil (played by Han Ye Seul), is an incredibly thrifty young lady who condemns all wasteful spending. Hong-sil's favorite hobby is depositing her savings at the bank, but her plans are brought to a screeching halt when she learns that she needs a separate bank account under someone else's name to reach her goal of ₩200 million (US$200 000). So she tells Ji-woong that she'll teach him the art of penny-pinching and include him in a short-term moneymaking scheme if he follows whatever she tells him to do for the next two months.

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Starring: Han Ye-seul, Song Joong-ki

Original release: November 10, 2011

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2115426/

Sungkyunkwan Scandal is a historical drama that has made Song Joong Ki famous throughout Asia owing to his attractive appearance. Despite appearing alongside gorgeous actors like Park Yoo Chun and Yoo Ah In, the actor's fat features drew attention to himself. In this film, he plays the cheeky yet compassionate Goo Yong Ha, who goes out of his way to aid his buddies. Despite the fact that Park Min Young is the female protagonist, the explosive chemistry between Song Joong Ki and "crazy horse" Yoo Ah In left an impression on the audience.

The series had a devoted following that belied its modest mid-teen ratings. Its cult popularity was reflected in the amount of online activity on its official website's discussion boards and on the popular portal DC Inside, the number of episode viewings on the KBS website, and the number of DVDs and OST records sold. The original soundtrack, which included Park Yoo-chun's band, quickly sold 110,000 copies.

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Starring: Park Min-young, Park Yoochun, Yoo Ah-in, Song Joong-ki

Original release: August 30 – November 2, 2010

Link to watch: imdb.com/title/tt2745682/