Song Il Gook
| Song Il Gook | |
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| 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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[edit] Filmography
[edit] TV dramas
- Fermentation Family (jTBC, 2011) as Ki Ho Tae
- Detectives in Trouble (KBS, 2011) as Park Sae-hyuk
- A Man Called God (MBC, 2010) as Choi Kang-ta (최강타) [15]
- The Kingdom of The Winds (KBS2, 2009) as Moo-hyeol, King Daemusin (대무신왕, 무휼) [16]
- Lobbyist [previously known as Angel] (SBS, 2007) as Harry (해리)[17][18]
- Jumong (MBC, 2006) as Jumong (주몽)
- Emperor of the Sea/Sea God (KBS, 2004)
- Condition of Love (Terms of Endearment) (KBS, 2004)
- People of the Water Flower Village (MBC 2004)
- Desert Spring (MBC, 2003)
- Bodyguard (KBS, 2003)
- Album of Life (KBS1, 2002)
- Royal Story (KBS2 2002)
- Hard Love (KBS2 2002)
- All About Eve (MBC, 2001, cameo)
- Into the Sunlight (MBC, 1999)
- Goodbye My Love (MBC, 1999, cameo)
- Did We Really Love? (MBC, 1999)
[edit] Films
- The Art of Seduction (2005)
- Redeye (2004)
[edit] Awards
[edit] 2009
- 2009 Asia Star Award at the Asia Model Festival Awards
[edit] 2008
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor (The Kingdom of the Winds)
- 2008 KBS Drama Awards: Best Couple Award with Choi Jung Won for The Kingdom of The Winds
[edit] 2006
- 2006 Korean Broadcasting Producers Award: Best TV Actor of the Year [19]
- 2006 MBC Best (Golden) Actor
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Daesang Award
- 2006 MBC Drama Awards: Top Excellence Award [20][21]
[edit] 2005
- 2005 KBS Awards: Top Excellence Award, Actor
- 2005 KBS Awards: Most Popular Actor,
- 2005 KBS Awards: Best Couple (With Soo Ae)
- 2005 KBS Acting Awards: Best Actor of 2005 [22]
[edit] 2004
- 2004 KBS Awards: Best Couple (With Han Ga-in)
[edit] 2002
- 2002 KBS Acting Awards: Best New Actor
[edit] 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.[dead link]
- ^ 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
- ^ http://www.hancinema.net/korean_drama_A_Man_Called_God.php
- ^ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-comeback-as-jumong-s-grandson-13961.html
- ^ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-i-m-actually-not-too-confident-about-being-a-lobbyist-10939.html
- ^ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-and-jang-jin-yeong-to-star-in-12-billion-won-blockbuster-angel--9286.html
- ^ http://www.hancinema.net/song-il-gook-voted-tv-performer-of-the-year-8720.html
- ^ '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
- ^ 송일국 남궁민 한채영 이태란, 'KBS 연기대상' 인기상 수상 Mydaily 2005-12-31
[edit] External links
- Song Il Gook at HanCinema
- Song Il Gook forum at Korean Dramas.net
