There are some people whose presence always seems to shine and actress Song Hye-kyo is just such a person. Yet, there is much more to her than just her beautiful face. She captured the public's imagination for the refreshingly charming characters she portrayed in her acting debut as a teen. She has since blossomed into an actress whose great acting skills have been displayed through many films and dramas. Her true value that she has steadfastly built inside herself, is now recognized worldwide. Song Hye-kyo, then, represents the best of modern beauty.

I still get the same butterflies every time I start filming. That thrill I had the first time I started filming – I still get it now. I remember how difficult it was when I first started out as an unknown actress. It's still difficult. But, what has changed is the sense of responsibility I now feel towards my work. The feelings and emotions I get from experience help me a lot in my acting. As a person, I have this mindset to go with the flow, but throw away greed. I try to live life well, be happy and have fun without hurting the people I love.

I am Korean. Korea is my native land. It's the most important place to me because everything that's important to me began here in Korea. I am just giving a tiny fraction of the help I've received back to the many people currently working hard for the good of Korea. It is nothing particularly special or noteworthy.

I prefer to live in the moment, without specific plans, but rather with direction. My career has been a series of opportunities and forks in the road. I want to continue working as an actress. I will follow the opportunities, wherever they come from, be it Korea, China or anywhere else in the world.

Once Song Hye-kyo posted a picture on her social media channel of her wearing a stripe T-shirt with a wave and a broad smile. She looked as alive and fresh as a teenage girl. Many people commented on her beautiful skin and young-looking face. As befits one of the greatest actresses, Song Hye-kyo works as a model for a beauty brand. And, in this sense, Song Hye-kyo enjoys a more illustrious career than any other actress. Her long-standing relationship with AMOREPACIFIC began when she started working as a model for LANEIGE in 2008.

I didn't really know about skincare nor take that much interest in it when I was young. Of course, I now regret that I didn't start earlier with skincare. I now take good care of my skin because good skin has an impact on the image I portray as an actress and as a woman as well. I use moisturizing cream and pack as often as possible because my skin tends to be dry. I like to put much effort into keeping the skin firm and supple. I wear heavy makeup on the day of shooting, but I usually focus more on basic skincare.

It has been a great honor for me to be a model for the global brand LANEIGE since 2008. Last year, I attended a gala dinner in celebration of LANEIGE's 20th anniversary. I am always proud to be a model for a beauty brand with such a long history in Korea that's now much loved all around the world.

I prefer to be as positive as possible. I sometimes feel blue, but try to get rid of such feelings quickly. Also, I like to meet people with cheerful, energetic characters whenever I get the blues. I'm able to talk and laugh away my troubles and am able to feel better.

Numerous actors and actress come and go, but Song Hye-kyo's star has remained undimmed. She remains one of the most beautiful Korean actresses. Any up-and-coming actress who look similar are instantly dubbed the next Song Hye-kyo, not only in Korea and also in China, which shows her matchless presence.

I started working out two years ago. These days, I like to exercise 5-6 times a week, at the very least. It's got to the point that I tend to feel uncomfortable if I don't exercise. Like I mentioned earlier, positive thinking is one of ways to love myself.

I don't have any particular goal, but rather would like to be a consistent actress. I want to enjoy my acting and fulfill the requirements of my role, like I always have. I think that staying true to the craft of acting is what an actress must always seek to do.

Song Hye-kyo recently declared that she would return to Korean TV drama after acting in the Chinese film Descendants of the Sun by writer Kim Eun-sook, which will be her comeback. This big budget drama is a story of great depth, requiring filming in dozens of exotic locations. She has now become an internationally renowned actress with her role in the Korean TV series after her appearance in the joint Sino-Korean financed film.

This point is in fact often raised in interviews with actresses, yet the truth is actresses are not given that much choice in terms of roles to choose. This is perhaps why I've not worked in a particularly wide range of genres of film. That's why I always make my choice based on the actual scenario. The script has to be interesting and have some points that draw me to it when I read it. The characters are important as well. In this drama, for example, I really liked the character when I read it on the page. Plus, I thought that the production crew, including the writer and director, would make a great team. I'm looking forward to filming this drama.

It was a great honor for me to take part in two films. It was difficult to speak my part in Chinese and the language problem was a big stress when filming. But the other actors, actresses and the whole production crew showed great consideration for me and even encouraged me. Thanks to them, I was able to develop as an actress.