When Song Joong Ki mentioned his girlfriend Katy Louise Saunders’ name in his acceptance speech at the APAN Awards before confirming his relationship; watch video

Fans speculate that Song Joong Ki is dating former British actress Katy Louise Saunders.

With the recent news of South Korean actor Song Joong Ki dating a “non-celebrity from England,” fans have put on their detective glasses to find out who the girlfriend is. Many fans have deduced over the internet that the actor’s girlfriend is former actress Katy Louise Saunders. While Song Joong Ki's agency neither denied nor confirmed Song Joong Ki's girlfriend's identity, fans stand firm that the Vincenzo actor is in fact in a relationship with Katy Louise Saunders.

When Song Joong Ki mentioned his girlfriend Katy Louise Saunders’ name in his acceptance speech at the APAN Awards before confirming his relationship; watch video

In fact, many fans went into frenzy after they noticed that Song Joong Ki had previously mentioned the name "Katy" earlier in September in an award function. The actor attended the APAN Star Awards this year where he was awarded for his performance in Vincenzo.

During his acceptance speech, he went on to thank his family and others he had worked with. Towards the end, he also said "And my beloved Katy, Nalla, Maya, Antes. All of our friends who blessed us. I want to say, I sincerely love you." Most recently, the couple were also spotted attending weddings together, pictures of which surfaced online.

My friend share this video where #SongJoongKi thanked his gf, Katie in his APAN speech. It’s after his parents and siblings. He also thanked Nala, Maya and Antes. Their dogs. Rumor has it she used to be an actress but now a language teacher. Katie is also fluent in ITALIAN! ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/1zP2Ezigx3

— #BinJin Love Is…..Destiny | Baby Kim is here (@writer_liltash) December 26, 2022

#SongJoongKi Katy Louise Saunders ile arkadaşının dügününe katilmisti ve onlardan rica edip paylasmamasini istemisti bugun haber aciklandiktan sonra tag koyarak paylasilmiş. pic.twitter.com/8so4wHmJ9y

— Hayallerimasya (@hayallerimasya) December 26, 2022

As Allkpop cites, many are certain that Song Joong Ki is dating Katy Louise Saunders after she became his language tutor him during Vincenzo. According to the character's profile, Vincenzo Cassano graduated from Bocconi University in Italy, which is Katy Louise Saunders' alma mater.

As per some reports, Song Joong Ki and Katy Louise Saunders met each other when Song Joong Ki took Italian lessons from the former actress to prepare for his role in Vincenzo.

Meanwhile, Song Joong Ki was previously married to his Descendants of The Sun co-star Song Hye Kyo. The couple tied the knot in October 2017 and parted ways two years later. Their divorce was finalized in July 2019.

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