"Descendants of the Sun" has come to an end, and so has Song Joong Ki’s time as the dashing Army Captain Yoo Shi Jin. But this may only mark another beginning for the 31 year old actor, whose celebrity status has rocketed to a whole new level since his appearance in the military-themed TV drama. For the first time since the show’s wrap, Song met with reporters in a group interview Friday at Grand Hyatt Seoul to discuss the frenzy of his new-found fame, his future plans and more.
Q: A lot of the “Descendants” filming crew say that you’re a “man’s man” and very masculine on set.
A: A lot of my costars say that. I’m not sure what the standard for being masculine is. I don’t really know what they’re referring to. Maybe it’s because I pick up the tab for our after work meals a lot.