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Song Il-kook (Korean: 송일국; Hanja: 宋一國; born 1 October 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the 2006 hit drama series Jumong as the titular character.
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 Song Il-kook in April 2014 | |
| Born | 1 October 1971 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | Song Il-kook |
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| Occupation | Actor, television personality |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Agent | C-JeS Entertainment |
| Spouse | Jeong Seung-yeon (m. 2008) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Kim Eul-dong (mother) |
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| Korean name | |
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| Revised Romanization | Song Il-guk |
| McCune–Reischauer | Song Ilguk |
Early life and education
Song is the grandson of politician Kim Du-han, great grandson of Kim Jwa-jin, the famous anarchist and Korean independence movement general during the early 1900s. Song is the son of politician and former actress Kim Eul-dong.[2]
He graduated from Cheongju University, majoring in Performing Arts, and later obtained a master's degree from Chung-Ang University.
Career
Song is the 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]
According to Reuters the most popular episodes of Jumong attracted over 90% of Iranian audience (compared to 40% in South Korea), propelling Song Il-gook to superstar status in Iran.
Song is also an amateur sketch artist.[7] He has also modelled professionally, both on the runway and in print. In 2008, he was one of the subjects of the Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot.[8]
In 2009, the state of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il-kook day.[9] In April 2010, he was invited to the Blue House to dine with Heads of State, including the president of Kazakhstan, as Jumong garnered immense popularity in the central Asian country.[10]
In October 2015, Song signed an exclusive contract with management agency C-JeS Entertainment.[11]
Personal life
On 15 March 2008, Song was wed to High Court Judge Jung Seung-yeon in a private, traditional Korean wedding at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul.[12][13][14]
Song and Jung became parents to fraternal triplet sons at a hospital in Seoul on 16 March 2012.[15] Their sons are named Dae-han, Min-guk and Man-se which, when said together mean "Long Live the Republic of Korea". Song and his sons starred in the variety show The Return of Superman from 6 July 2014 to 7 February 2016. The triplets also made a cameo appearance in Song's television series Jang Yeong-sil (2016).
Song adheres to a pescetarian diet for both health and ethical reasons.[16]
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1999 | Did We Really Love? | |
| Goodbye My Love | ||
| Into the Sunlight | ||
| 2000 | All About Eve | |
| 2002 | Hard Love | Na Young-jae |
| Jang Hui-bin | Kim Chun-taek | |
| Album of Life | Shin Hyung-shik | |
| 2003 | Bodyguard | Han Sung-soo |
| Desert Spring | Ki-hyun | |
| 2004 | People of the Water Flower Village | Kang Sung-woo |
| Terms of Endearment | Na Jang-soo | |
| Emperor of the Sea | Yeom Moon/Yeom Jang | |
| 2006 | Jumong | Jumong, later King Dongmyeong |
| 2007 | Lobbyist | Harry/Kim Joo-ho |
| 2008 | The Kingdom of The Winds | Prince Muhyul, later King Daemusin |
| 2010 | A Man Called God | Michael King/Choi Kang-ta |
| 2011 | Crime Squad | Park Sae-hyuk |
| Kimchi Family | Ki Ho-tae | |
| 2016 | Jang Yeong-sil | Jang Yeong-sil |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | The Art of Seduction | Seo Min-jun |
| Red Eye | ||
| 2014 | Entangled | Hyun Ki-jeung |
| 2015 | Tattoo | Han Ji-soon |
Variety show
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Qualifications of Men | Triathlon Coach | Ep 173–174, 178–180 |
| 2014–2016 | The Return of Superman | Cast member | Ep 34–116, 156 |
Theater
| Year | English title | Korean title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2022–2023 | 42nd Street | 브로드웨이 42번가 | Julian Marsh | [17] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2002 | KBS Drama Awards | Best New Actor | Album of Life | Won |
| 2003 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | Bodyguard | Nominated |
| 2004 | KBS Drama Awards | Terms of Endearment | Nominated | |
| Best Couple Award with Han Ga-in | Won | |||
| 2005 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor | Emperor of the Sea | Won |
| Popularity Award, Actor | Won | |||
| Best Couple Award with Soo Ae | Won | |||
| 2006 | MBC Drama Awards | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Jumong | Won |
| Top Excellence Award, Actor | Won | |||
| Grimae Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 14th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards | Won | |||
| 2007 | 19th Korea Producer's Awards | Won | ||
| 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (TV) | Nominated | ||
| 41st Taxpayer's Day | Commendation from the Prime Minister | — | Won | |
| SBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Lobbyist | Nominated | |
| 2008 | KBS Drama Awards | The Kingdom of the Winds | Won | |
| Best Couple Award with Choi Jung-won | Won | |||
| 2009 | 45th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actor (TV) | Nominated | |
| Asia Model Festival Awards | Asia Star Awards | — | Won | |
| 2011 | KBS Drama Awards | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Crime Squad | Nominated |
| 2012 | Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) | Award for Service Towards World Peace, Celebrities Who Serve Category | — | Won |
| 2013 | 2nd Historical Drama Festival | Historical Drama Star Who's Brightened Korea | — | Won |
| 2014 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Producers' Special Award | The Return of Superman | Won |
| 2015 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Excellence Award, Male in Variety Show Category | Won | |
| 2016 | KBS Drama Awards | Top Excellence Award, Actor | Jang Yeong-sil | Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama | Won |
State honors
| Country | Year | Honor | Ref. |
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| South Korea[note 1] | 2011 | Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation | [21] |
Notes
References
- "Jumong's Song Il-gook As Most Impressive Second-Generation Celebrity @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- "Drama star becomes honorary citizen of Tongyeong @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- " Welcome to Triathlon Korea Website ". Archived from the original on 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
- "Song Il-gook 'From Jumong to iron man, triple attempt' @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- "South Korea Olympic Torch Relay". HanCinema.
- "[ChanMi's drama news] Song Il-gook's profile picture of Choi Jeong-won drawn personally! @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot on YouTube
- "March 21 is Song Il-gook Day in Hawaii @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2009-03-17. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- "Song Il-gook to meet Kazakhstan president today @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- Jo, Yeon-ju (2015-10-26). "[단독] 송일국, 씨제스行 초읽기… 최민식과 한솥밥 먹나?". Korea Sports. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
- Actor Song Il-guk Marries Judge
- "A-listers at Song Il-gook's wedding « POPSEOUL!". Archived from the original on 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- "Song Il-gook Weds Traditional Style @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2008-03-14. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- Hyeoun, Hwa Yeong (2012-03-17). "송일국 "세 쌍둥이 아빠 됐다"".
- Lee, Seo-hyun, '송일국-이하늬-윤진서-김효진-배종옥' 공통점은! [Song Il-kook, Lee Ha-nui, 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)
- Kang Jin-ah (2022-09-14). "뮤지컬 '브로드웨이 42번가', 26주년 귀환…송일국·이종혁 출연" [Musical 'Broadway 42nd Street' returns to its 26th anniversary... Starring Song Il-gook and Lee Jong-hyuk] (in Korean). Newsis. Retrieved 2022-09-14 – via Naver.
- Hicap, Jonathan (2018-10-18). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on 2018-10-18. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
- Yeo, Yer-im (2018-10-25). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on 2018-11-07. Retrieved 2021-05-31 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
- Lee, Sang-won (2016-10-25). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
- 대중문화예술상 2011년 [2011 Popular Culture and Arts Awards]. Korea Creative Content Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2021-05-31.
External links
- Song Il-kook on Twitter
- Song Il-kook at HanCinema
- Song Il-guk at IMDb
- Song Il-kook at the Korean Movie Database
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