| Song Il Gook | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1, 1971 South Korea |
| Alma mater | Chung-Ang University (MFA, 2007-)[1] Cheongju University (BFA, 2006)[1] |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
| Relatives | Kim Du-han (grandfather)[1] Kim Eul-dong (mother) [1]Song Song-il (sister)[1] |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 송일국 |
| Hanja | 宋一國 |
| Revised Romanization | Song Il-guk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Song Ilguk |
| Website | |
| twitter.com/songilkook | |
Song Il Gook (alternately Song Il Guk) (송일국) is a popular South Korean 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.[2]
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[3][4] and participated in the 2008 Seoul International Triathlon Competition.[5] In April 2008, Song carried the Olympic torch through Seoul.[6][7]
Additionally, Song has talent as a sketch artist. His skill was captured during filming of Emperor of the Sea and Kingdom of the Winds.[8]
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".[9]
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[10] Korean wedding away from the media spotlight at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul.[11] Later, Song's bride's full name was revealed to be Jeong Seung Yeon (정승연).[12]
In 2009, the State of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il-Gook day.[13]
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.[14]
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