“He’s Too Old”: Song Joong Ki, 40, Criticised For Rom
South Korean actor Song Joong Ki is facing online criticism regarding his age as he prepares to star in a new romantic comedy, 'Love Cloud'. Despite the backlash, fans remain hopeful due to his past success and the show's production team.
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Reflects shifting audience expectations and age-related biases within the K-drama industry.
Ilsa Chan 01 Jun 2026 at 11:40 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Song Joong Ki rom-com descendants of the sun K-drama Korean star Song Joong Ki ’s latest K-drama has the internet talking, and not in the way you’d expect.
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