Song Il-gook
| 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, Go 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]
Song adheres to a vegetarian diet for health and ethics reasons.[15]
Filmography
TV dramas
- Fermentation Family (jTBC, 2011-2012) as Ki Ho-tae
- Detectives in Trouble (KBS2, 2011) as Park Sae-hyuk
- A Man Called God (MBC, 2010) as Michael King/Choi Kang-ta
- The Kingdom of The Winds (KBS2, 2008-2009) as Prince Muhyul, later King Daemusin
- Lobbyist (SBS, 2007) as Harry/Kim Joo-ho
- Jumong (MBC, 2006-2007) as Jumong, later King Dongmyeong
- Emperor of the Sea (KBS2, 2004-2005) as Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang
- Terms of Endearment (KBS1, 2004) as Na Jang-soo
- People of the Water Flower Village (MBC, 2004) as Kang Sung-woo
- Desert Spring (MBC, 2003) as Ki-hyun
- Bodyguard (KBS2, 2003) as Han Sung-soo
- Album of Life (KBS1, 2002-2003) as Shin Hyung-shik
- Jang Hui-bin (KBS2, 2002) as Kim Chun-taek
- Hard Love (KBS2, 2002) as Na Young-jae
- All About Eve (MBC, 2000)
- Into the Sunlight (MBC, 1999)
- Goodbye My Love (MBC, 1999)
- Did We Really Love? (MBC, 1999)
Films
- The Art of Seduction (2005) as Seo Min-jun
- Red Eye (2005)
Awards
- 2009 Asia Model Festival Awards: Asia Star Award
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (The Kingdom of the Winds)
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Choi Jung-won (The Kingdom of the Winds)
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Grand Prize/Daesang (Jumong)
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (Jumong)[16][17]
- 2006 Korean Broadcasting Producers Award: Best TV Actor of the Year (Jumong)[18]
- 2005 KBS Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (Emperor of the Sea)
- 2005 KBS Drama Awards: Popularity Award, Actor (Emperor of the Sea)
- 2005 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Soo Ae (Emperor of the Sea)
- 2004 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Han Ga-in (Terms of Endearment)
- 2002 KBS Drama Awards: Best New Actor
References
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/jumong-s-song-il-gook-as-most-impressive-second-generation-celebrity-9831.html
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/drama-star-becomes-honorary-citizen-of-tongyeong-7924.html
- ↑ http://www.triathlon.or.kr/en/en_company/insa.asp
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-from-jumong-to-iron-man-triple-attempt--13954.html
- ↑ http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/n/a/2008/04/24/international/i054115D44.DTL&o=0. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-jang-nara-bada-ko-ah-ra-–-runners-for-2008-beijing-olympic-torch--13690.html
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/chanmi-s-drama-news-song-il-gook-s-profile-picture-of-choi-jeong-won-drawn-personally--15754.html
- ↑ Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot on YouTube
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-weds-traditional-style--12987.html
- ↑ http://english.kbs.co.kr/entertainment/news/1513592_11858.html Actor Song Il-guk Marries Judge
- ↑ http://popseoul.com/2008/03/19/a-listers-at-song-il-gooks-wedding/
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/march-21-is-song-il-gook-day-in-hawaii-18593.html
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-to-meet-kazakhstan-president-today-23080.html
- ↑ Lee, Seo-hyun, '송일국-이하늬-윤진서-김효진-배종옥' 공통점은! [Song Il-gook, Lee Han-ui, Yun Jin-seo, Kim Hyo-jin and Bae Jong-ok have something in common] (2012-01-04) (in Korean), Shinmoongo, Retrieved 2012-05-11, Archive (2012-05-11), Archive2 (2012-05-11)
- ↑ '주몽' 모팔모 이계인, 비 CF 흉내, '비계인이라 불러줘~' Nocut News 2006.12.31 http://www.cbs.co.kr/Nocut/Show.asp?IDX=396969
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/popularity-rating-of-dramas-in-2007-from-top-5-to-bottom-5-11943.html
- ↑ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-voted-tv-performer-of-the-year-8720.html