Revenge’s not easy, but The Glory‘s Song Hye-kyo (playing Moon Dong-eun) makes it look effortless. The only crime here could be how she looks ageless and absolutely stunning while scheming.
More recently, the award-winning actress stars in occult film Dark Nuns, which has been released in Singapore.
When asked by Vogue Hong Kong in February 2025 about the best parts of being in her 40s, she said, “I’ve gone through my 20s and 30s to become who I am today, and since we all grow old together I have no fear of ageing.”
“Of course since I have such a visible profession, I try hard to manage it. (laughs) To be honest, I don’t really have any ambition. Now that I’m in my 40s, I value the present more than the past or the future. I want to work hard on everything that I’ve been given and live wisely and well as a human being. I’m thankful for even the small, quiet days and I think that having a heart that knows how to be grateful is a strength.”
Even in her 40s, Song Hye-kyo remains ageless with an angelic face and enviable glow. Naturally, we did a little digging and found out some of her beauty secrets.
At the core of her captivating beauty, as one of the most loved and recognised faces in K-dramas, Hye-kyo puts in the work of maintaining her skin, looks, and figure.
Read on to find out how she does it all and how you can have radiant skin like hers too.
She Washes Her Face With Milk
Back in 2021, the celebrated actress revealed a secret to her flawless glass skin: washing her face with milk.
Utilising just milk, and not milk-infused beauty products, may not be extremely common in the 21st century, but it was proven to be beneficial for the skin since ancient times.
Cleopatra was known for taking milk baths while Poppaea also bathed in milk and used fermented yoghurt for her skincare as well. It’s no wonder Hye-kyo’s beauty is reminiscent of a queen and empress.
For Hye-kyo, she warms up her milk and pours it directly onto her face at the last stage of her cleansing routine. The AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) and abundant minerals in milk keep the skin healthy by providing moisture and nutrients. It also helps to remove dead skin cells.
Alternatively, you can always start incorporating skincare products with milk in their ingredients list.
She Goes for Facial Treatments on Her off Days
Song Hye Kyo celebrating her 43rd birthday.
And like most of us ladies, celebrity or not, Hye-kyo takes care of her skin by doing facial treatments whenever she’s able to.
There’s a plethora of facials that offer to address different skin and beauty concerns, with some of the more common ones being for anti-ageing, V-shape lifting, and skin firming and sculpting.
We’re not quite sure what facials Hye-kyo does, but the key thing when it comes to facials is to understand what your skin needs are. You know yourself (and your skin) the best!
If you’re new to facials, consult a professional to analyse your skin’s conditions before they recommend a suitable treatment or a personalised one for you.
She Does Yoga and Aerobic Exercises
Beauty comes from within too. Besides taking care of her skin, Hye-kyo also tries to exercise regularly. Her go-to for fitness is yoga and aerobic exercises. She even runs along the Han River when she’s free!
We all know that walking your furry friends also acts as a form of exercise and Hye-kyo seems to do that pretty often.
Hye-kyo expressed that her skin condition improves when she exercises and sweats. We couldn’t agree more! Exercising does wonders for both your mental health and your skin’s health when you feel good, you’ll look good.
Plus, exercising improves blood circulation which leads to better vitality, the efficient removal of toxins from our bodies, and more effective cellular repair and replacement.
There have also been studies about how a moderate aerobic exercise routine can prevent and reverse the signs of ageing.
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All photos taken from @kyo1122/Instagram
