Song Il Gook
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Song Il Gook (송일국) is a popular South Korea
n actor. He starred in several historical Korean dramas such as Jumong
and Emperor of the Sea
. He graduated from the Cheongju University
and majored in Performing Arts. He is the grandson of Kim Du-han
, great grandson of the famous Korean independence movement
general Kim Jwa-jin
during the early 1900s. He is the son of actress and congresswoman Kim Eul Dong.
Song typically takes on physically challenging roles that require sword-fighting, martial arts and horsemanship. He is a vice-president of the Korean Triathlon Confederation and participated in the 2008 Seoul International Triathlon Competition. In April 2008, Song carried the Olympic torch through Seoul.
Additionally, Song has talent as a sketch artist. His skill was captured during filming of Emperor of the Sea and Kingdom of the Winds.
In addition to acting, Song has modeled professionally, both on the runway and in print. Recently, in 2008, he and several of his colleagues, Joo Jin Mo, Ko Soo
, Jang Geun-suk
, and Park Jae-jung,were the subjects of the "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot".
On March 15, 2008, Song was wed to a Busan High Court Judge, initially identified only by her family name "Jung", in a private traditional Korean wedding away from the media spotlight at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. Later, Song's bride's full name was revealed to be Jeong Seung Yeon (정승연).
In 2009, the State of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il-Gook day.
In April 2010, Song was invited to the Blue House to dine with heads of state, including the president of Kazakhstan
because the series Jumong
garnered popularity in Kazakhstan.
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
n actor. He starred in several historical Korean dramas such as Jumong
Jumong (TV series)
Jumong is a historical drama which aired on South Korea's MBC television network as a 45th Anniversary Special Drama. Originally set to be 60, MBC decided to extend it to 81 episodes due to its popularity. It portrays the life of Jumong Taewang,...
and Emperor of the Sea
Emperor of the Sea
Mr =Akech JumaEmperor of the Sea is a 51 episode South Korean epic drama that aired in 2004 on KBS2.The show focuses on the life of famous historical figure, Jang Bogo , who was born a slave but rose to the highest ranks of Silla society...
. He graduated from the Cheongju University
Cheongju University
Cheongju University is a private university located in Cheongju City, the capital of North Chungcheong province, South Korea. The current president is Kim Yoon Bae.-Academics:...
and majored in Performing Arts. He is the grandson of Kim Du-han
Kim Du-han
Kim Du-han, also spelled Kim Doo Han was the son of Kim Jwa-Jin, a famous Korean freedom fighter, and was elected to the third parliament in 1954 and joined Rhee's Liberal Party where he served as a politician after the era of Japanese occupation in Korea. He was also elected to the sixth...
, great grandson of the famous Korean independence movement
Korean independence movement
The Korean independence movement grew out of the Japanese colonial rule of the Korean peninsula from 1910 to 1945. After the Japanese surrendered, Korea became independent; that day is now an annual holiday called Gwangbokjeol in South Korea, and Chogukhaebangŭi nal in North Korea.-Background:In...
general Kim Jwa-jin
Kim Jwa-jin
Kim Jwa-jin , sometimes called the "Korean Makhno" or by his pen name Baekya, played an important role in the development of Korean nationalism....
during the early 1900s. He is the son of actress and congresswoman Kim Eul Dong.
Song typically takes on physically challenging roles that require sword-fighting, martial arts and horsemanship. He is a vice-president of the Korean Triathlon Confederation and participated in the 2008 Seoul International Triathlon Competition. In April 2008, Song carried the Olympic torch through Seoul.
Additionally, Song has talent as a sketch artist. His skill was captured during filming of Emperor of the Sea and Kingdom of the Winds.
In addition to acting, Song has modeled professionally, both on the runway and in print. Recently, in 2008, he and several of his colleagues, Joo Jin Mo, Ko Soo
Ko Soo
Go Soo is a South Korean actor. He has appeared in SBS television series Piano, Green Rose and Will It Snow On Christmas?...
, Jang Geun-suk
Jang Geun-suk
Jang Keun-Suk is a South Korean actor, singer and model. He is best known for playing the role of band leader Hwang Tae Kyung in the hit 2009 drama You're Beautiful, with Lee Hong Ki, Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye and Kim Yoo Jin also known as UEE...
, and Park Jae-jung,were the subjects of the "Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot".
On March 15, 2008, Song was wed to a Busan High Court Judge, initially identified only by her family name "Jung", in a private traditional Korean wedding away from the media spotlight at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. Later, Song's bride's full name was revealed to be Jeong Seung Yeon (정승연).
In 2009, the State of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il-Gook day.
In April 2010, Song was invited to the Blue House to dine with heads of state, including the president of Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan , officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Ranked as the ninth largest country in the world, it is also the world's largest landlocked country; its territory of is greater than Western Europe...
because the series Jumong
Jumong (TV series)
Jumong is a historical drama which aired on South Korea's MBC television network as a 45th Anniversary Special Drama. Originally set to be 60, MBC decided to extend it to 81 episodes due to its popularity. It portrays the life of Jumong Taewang,...
garnered popularity in Kazakhstan.
TV dramas
- Detectives in TroubleDetectives in TroubleDetectives in Trouble is a 2011 KBS detective TV series. It premiered following the finale of Dream High on March 7, 2011.-Production:...
(KBS, 2011) as Park Sae-hyuk - A Man Called God (MBC, 2010) as Choi Kang-ta (최강타)
- The Kingdom of The WindsThe Kingdom of The WindsKingdom of The Winds / The Land of The Wind 바람의 나라*Director : Kang Il Soo 강일수*Scriptwriters : Choi Wan Gyu 최완규, Jung Jin Ok 정진옥, Park Jin Woo 박진우*Author : Kim Jin-Synopsis:...
(KBS2, 2009) as Moo-hyeol, King Daemusin (대무신왕, 무휼) - LobbyistLobbyist (TV series)Lobbyist is a TV drama series produced by Korea Pictures International, Inc. for South Korea's biggest TV network SBS. Lobbyist is a major TV production having the largest budget of any previous Korean series. Filming took place in both South Korea and the United States...
[previously known as Angel] (SBS, 2007) as Harry (해리) - JumongJumong (TV series)Jumong is a historical drama which aired on South Korea's MBC television network as a 45th Anniversary Special Drama. Originally set to be 60, MBC decided to extend it to 81 episodes due to its popularity. It portrays the life of Jumong Taewang,...
(MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, 2006) as Jumong (주몽) - Emperor of the SeaEmperor of the SeaMr =Akech JumaEmperor of the Sea is a 51 episode South Korean epic drama that aired in 2004 on KBS2.The show focuses on the life of famous historical figure, Jang Bogo , who was born a slave but rose to the highest ranks of Silla society...
/Sea God (KBS, 2004) - Condition of Love (Terms of Endearment) (KBS, 2004)
- People of the Water Flower Village (MBC 2004)
- Desert Spring (MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, 2003) - Bodyguard (KBS, 2003)
- Album of Life (KBS1, 2002)
- Royal Story (KBS2 2002)
- Hard Love (KBS2 2002)
- All About EveAll About Eve (Korean TV series)All About Eve or 이브의 모든것 in Korean is a South Korean television drama which was aired in 2000 on MBC that focused on two beautiful, young TV news reporters competing for the top position at the network they work for.-Plot:Sun Mi is a lovely college student who lives with her middle class widowed...
(MBC, 2001, cameo) - Into the Sunlight (MBC, 1999)
- Goodbye My LoveGoodbye My LoveGoodbye My Love was a South Korean TV drama series that ran with 16 episodes in 1999.- Storyline :Ahn Jae-Wook stars as Min-Soo, an aspiring businessman who once saved the life of his friend Ki-Tae . Afterwards, Ki-Tae's wealthy father hires Min-Soo to keep Ki-Tae out of trouble...
(MBC, 1999, cameo) - Did We Really Love?Did We Really Love?Did We Really Love? is a South Korean drama series broadcast by MBC in 1999. Starring Korean superstar Bae Yong Joon, the series portrays the struggles between love, happiness, and the pursuit of material success.- Plot summary :This story is about three people, Jae-Ho, Shih-Yung and Suk-Ho...
(MBCMunhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
, 1999)
Films
- The Art of SeductionThe Art of Seduction (film)Art of Seduction is a 2005 South Korean film.-Synopsis:Min-Jun and Ji-Won are so-called the first-rate "players" who are dating gurus with 100% success rates in any dating pursuits...
(2005) - Redeye (2004)
Awards
- 2009 Asia Star Award at the Asia Model Festival Awards
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Actor (The Kingdom of the Winds)
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Choi Jung Won for The Kingdom of The Winds
- 2006 Korean Broadcasting Producers Award: Best TV Actor of the Year
- 2006 MBC Best (Golden) Actor
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Daesang Award
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award
- 2005 KBS Awards: Best Actor, Most Popular Actor, Best Couple (With Soo AeSoo AePark Soo-ae , known simply as Soo Ae, is a South Korean actress.- Career :Soo Ae nearly became a member of a pop idol group. Fresh out of high school, a record agent approached the young stunner on the street in the trendy Apgujeong area. She spent six months in grueling practice, but in the end...
) - 2005 KBS Acting Awards: Best Actor of 2005
- 2004 KBS Awards: Best Couple (With Han Ga-in)
- 2002 KBS Acting Awards: Best New Actor
External links
- Song Il Gook forum at Korean Dramas.net