Song Il-gook

Song Il-kook (Korean: 송일국; Hanja: 宋一國; born October 1, 1971) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his role in the 2006 hit drama series Jumong as the titular character.

This is a Korean name; the family name is Song.
Song Il-kook
In April 2014
Born (1971-10-01) October 1, 1971
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesSong Il-kook
Alma materChung-Ang University
(Master of Fine Arts)
Cheongju University
(Bachelor of Fine Arts)[1]
OccupationActor, television personality
Years active1998–present
AgentC-JeS Entertainment
Spouse(s)
Jeong Seung-yeon (m. 2008)
Children3
Parent(s)Kim Eul-dong (mother)
RelativesKim Du-han (Grandfather)
Kim Chwa-chin (Great grandfather)
Korean name
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSong Il-guk
McCune–ReischauerSong Ilguk
WebsiteSong Il-gook on Twitter

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.[1][6]

In Iran, August 2009

Song is also an amateur sketch artist.[7] He has also modeled 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-gook 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 March 15, 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 adheres to a pescetarian diet for both health and ethical reasons.[15]

Children

Song and wife Jung Seungyeon became parents to fraternal triplet sons at a hospital in Seoul in March 16, 2012.[16] Their sons are named Dae-han(大韓、대한), Min-guk(民國、민국) and Man-se(萬歳、만세) which, when said together mean "Long Live the Republic of Korea". Song and his three sons starred in the variety show The Return of Superman from July 6, 2014 to February 7, 2016. The triplets also made a cameo appearance in Song's television series Jang Yeong-sil (2016).

Filmography

TV series
Year Title Role Network
1999Did We Really Love?MBC
Goodbye My LoveMBC
Into the SunlightMBC
2000All About EveMBC
2002Hard LoveNa Young-jaeKBS2
Jang Hui-binKim Chun-taekKBS2
Album of LifeShin Hyung-shikKBS1
2003BodyguardHan Sung-sooKBS2
Desert SpringKi-hyunMBC
2004People of the Water Flower VillageKang Sung-wooMBC
Terms of EndearmentNa Jang-sooKBS1
Emperor of the SeaYeom Moon/Yeom JangKBS2
2006JumongJumong, later King Dongmyeong MBC
2007LobbyistHarry/Kim Joo-hoSBS
2008The Kingdom of The WindsPrince Muhyul, later King DaemusinKBS2
2010A Man Called GodMichael King/Choi Kang-taMBC
2011Crime SquadPark Sae-hyukKBS2
Kimchi FamilyKi Ho-taejTBC
2016Jang Yeong-silJang Yeong-silKBS1

Film
Year Title Role
2005The Art of SeductionSeo Min-jun
Red Eye
2014EntangledHyun Ki-jeung
2015TattooHan Ji-soon

Variety show
Year Title Network Role
2012 Qualifications of Men KBS2 Triathlon Coach (Ep 173-174, 178-180)
2014-2016The Return of SupermanKBS2Cast member (Ep 34-116, 156)

Awards
Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2002 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor Album of Life Won
2003 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor Bodyguard Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor Nominated
2004 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor Terms of Endearment Nominated
Popularity Award, Actor 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 Grimae Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor Jumong Won
14th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards Best TV Actor Won
MBC Drama Awards Grand Prize (Daesang) Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor Won
Popularity Award, Actor Nominated
Best Couple Award with Han Hye-jin Nominated
2007 43rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (TV) Nominated
19th Korea Producer's Awards Best TV Actor Won
41st Taxpayer's Day Commendation from the Prime Minister N/A Won
SBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor Lobbyist Nominated
2008 KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor The Kingdom of the Winds Won
Netizen Award, Actor Nominated
Best Couple Award with Choi Jung-won Won
Best Couple Award with Kim Jung-hwa Nominated
2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards Best Actor (TV) Nominated
Asia Model Festival Awards Asia Star Awards N/A Won
2011 2nd Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards Commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism N/A Won
KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Crime Squad Nominated
Netizen Award, Actor Nominated
2012 Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) Award for Service Towards World Peace, Celebrities Who Serve Category N/A Won
2013 2nd Historical Drama Festival Historical Drama Star Who's Brightened Korea N/A 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

References
  1. 송일국 탤런트, 영화배우. Naver Profiles (in Korean). Retrieved 6 August 2011.
  2. "Jumong's Song Il-gook As Most Impressive Second-Generation Celebrity @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  3. "Drama star becomes honorary citizen of Tongyeong @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2009-05-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "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.
  6. "South Korea Olympic Torch Relay". HanCinema.
  7. "[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.
  8. Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot on YouTube
  9. "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.
  10. "Song Il-gook to meet Kazakhstan president today @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  11. Jo, Yeon-ju (26 October 2015). "[단독] 송일국, 씨제스行 초읽기… 최민식과 한솥밥 먹나?". Korea Sports. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  12. Actor Song Il-guk Marries Judge
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-06-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Song Il-gook Weds Traditional Style @ HanCinema :: The Korean Movie and Drama Database". Hancinema.net. 2008-03-14. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  15. 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)
  16. Hyeoun, Hwa Yeong (2012-03-17). "송일국 "세 쌍둥이 아빠 됐다"".
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