Profile Song Ha-yoon: Rose to Fame with Villain Role, Faces Similar Downfall? (2024 Updated)
It takes years for actress Song Ha-yoon to be recognized for her excellent acting, but a past controversy is hindering her growth.
Who is Song Ha-yoon?
- Birth name: Kim Mi-sun
- Stage name: Song Ha-yoon (formerly Kim Byul)
- Date of birth: December 2, 1986
- Instagram: @hayoonsong1202
- Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Career & Achievements
Song Ha-yoon made her acting debut with a minor role in the 2003 TV series “Sang Doo! Let’s Go to School” and made her first appearance on the big screen via the 2005 film “Innocent Steps”. At the time, the actress used the stage name “Kim Byul”.
Throughout the years, Song Ha-yoon mostly played minor roles, drawing little attention, and ended up changing her stage name to Song Ha-yoon in 2012.
She finally gained attention in 2017 with a secondary role in the K-drama “Fight for My Way”, which features Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won as the lead. However, the recognition from this role was not enough to launch the actress into actual fame.
It was in 2024 that Song Ha-yoon finally reached her major breakthrough. Playing the role of the villain in “Marry My Husband”, the actress impressed with her visuals and impressive acting skills, earning massive praise and popularity.
Meanwhile, throughout her career, Song Ha-yoon has earned a fair share of nominations and awards, including Best Actress at the 2016 KWeb Fest Awards, Excellence Award – Actress at the 2017 Korea Drama Awards, and more.
Controversies
Right after her rise to stardom in 2024, Song Ha-yoon faces a serious school violence controversy.
In particular, back in April 1, 2024, JTBC’s “Incident Director” reported school violence allegations of actress Song Ha-yoon. According to the accuser, Song Ha-yoon’s boyfriend in school was a school bully, and the actress herself would participate in school bullying activities.
The accuser also claimed that Song Ha-yoon once slapped him for as long as 90 minutes.
Additionally, other informants emerged later on, alleging Song Ha-yoon of being forced to transfer schools due to group school violence.
Responding to these accusations, Song Ha-yoon’s agency initially denied all claims. However, as more informants emerged, Song Ha-yoon eventually admitted that she was forced to transfer school several times – all due to being involved in school violence incidents.
With this, Song Ha-yoon’s new-found popularity quickly faced its downfall. The actress herself has not participated in any activity ever since the emergence of her scandal.
