Song Il-kook

Song Il-kook
Song Il-kook in May 2016
Born (1971-10-01) 1 October 1971 (age 53)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesSong Il-kook
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Actor, television personality
Years active1998–present
AgentC-JeS Entertainment
Spouse
Jeong Seung-yeon
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(m. 2008)​
Children3
Parents
Relatives
Korean name
Hangul
송일국
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSong Il-guk
McCune–ReischauerSong Ilguk

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

Early life and education

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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.[3][4]

Career

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Song is the vice-president of the Korean Triathlon Confederation[5][6] and participated in the 2008 Seoul International Triathlon Competition.[7] In April 2008, Song carried the Olympic torch through Seoul.[1][8]

In Iran, August 2009

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.[9] 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.[10]

In 2009, the state of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il-kook day.[11] 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.[12]

In October 2015, Song signed an exclusive contract with management agency C-JeS Entertainment.[13]

Personal life

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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.[14][15][16]

Song and Jung became parents to fraternal triplet sons at a hospital in Seoul on 16 March 2012.[17] 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.[18]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005 The Art of Seduction Seo Min-jun
Red Eye Chan-sik
2014 Entangled Hyun Ki-jeung
Fly high Chang-beom
Vertigo Sang-ho
2015 Tattoo Han Ji-soon

Television series

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1999 Did We Really Love?
Goodbye My Love
Into the Sunlight
2000 All About Eve
2002 Hard Love Na Young-jae
Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin Kim Chun-taek
Album of Life Shin Hyung-shik
2003 A Dream of a Thousand Years [ko] Tae-sang
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/ Peter Pan
2011 Crime Squad Park Sae-hyuk
Kimchi Family Ki Ho-tae
2016 Jang Yeong-sil Jang Yeong-sil

Television shows

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Qualifications of Men Triathlon Coach Ep 173–174, 178–180
2014–2016 The Return of Superman Cast member Ep 34–116, 156

Stage

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Musical

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Musical play performances[19]
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2016; 2020; 2022–2023 Broadway 42nd Street (브로드웨이 42번가) Julian Marsh [20][21]
2023 Mamma Mia! (맘마미아) Bill [19]

Theatre

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Stage play performances[19]
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 I Am You (나는 너다) Ahn Jung-geun [22][23][24]
2017; 2019 The God of Carnage (대학살의 신) Michelle [25][26]
2024 Macbeth (맥베스) Banquo [27]

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Asia Model Awards 2009 Asia Star Awards Song Il-kook Won
Baeksang Arts Awards 2007 Best Actor – Television Jumong Nominated
2009 Best Actor – Television The Kingdom of the Winds Nominated
Grimae Awards 2006 Best Actor Jumong Won
Historical Drama Festival 2013 Historical Drama Star Who's Brightened Korea Song Il-kook Won
KBS Drama Awards 2002 Best New Actor Album of Life Won
2003 Excellence Award, Actor Bodyguard Nominated
2004 Best Couple Award Song Il-kook (with Han Ga-in)
Terms of Endearment 		Won
Excellence Award, Actor Terms of Endearment Nominated
2005 Best Couple Award Song Il-kook (with Soo Ae)
Emperor of the Sea 		Won
Excellence Award, Actor Emperor of the Sea Won
Popularity Award, Actor Won
2008 Best Couple Award Song Il-kook (with Choi Jung-won)
The Kingdom of the Winds 		Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor The Kingdom of the Winds Won
2011 Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Crime Squad Nominated
2016 Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Jang Yeong-sil Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor Nominated
KBS Entertainment Awards 2014 Producers' Special Award The Return of Superman Won
2015 Excellence Award, Male in Variety Show Category The Return of Superman Won
Korea Producer's Awards 2007 Best Actor Jumong Won
Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards 2006 Best Actor Jumong Won
MBC Drama Awards 2006 Grand Prize (Daesang) Jumong Won
Top Excellence Award, Actor Won
SBS Drama Awards 2007 Top Excellence Award, Actor Lobbyist Nominated

Honors

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Name of country or organization, year given, and name of honor or award
Country or organization Year Honor / Award Ref.
Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) 2012 Award for Service Towards World Peace, Celebrities Who Serve Category
National Tax Service[A] 2007 Presidential Commendation as Exemplary Taxpayer [29]
South Korea[B] 2011 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation [33]

Notes

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  1. ^ Honors are given at Taxpayers' Day [ko], organized by National Tax Service. Taxpayers' Day in Korea is March 3. An award ceremony is held annually, during which individuals and corporations receive commendation for being model taxpayers.[28]
  2. ^ Honors are given at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, arranged by the Korea Creative Content Agency and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[30][31] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[32]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "송일국" [Song Il-kook]. Naver People (in Korean). Retrieved 2011-08-06.
  2. ^ "Jumong's Song Il-gook As Most Impressive Second-Generation Celebrity". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  3. ^ Huh, MiKyung (2006-12-01). "송일국 등 중앙대 예술대학원 합격" [Song Il-gook and others accepted to Chung-Ang University's Graduate School of Arts]. Hankyoreh Media Group.
  4. ^ Kim, Hyunrok (2006-08-30). "'주몽' 송일국, 13년만에 대학졸업" ['Jumong' Song Il-gook, graduates from college after 13 years]. starnewskorea.
  5. ^ "Drama star becomes honorary citizen of Tongyeong". HanCinema. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  6. ^ " Welcome to Triathlon Korea Website ". Archived from the original on 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2009-05-02.
  7. ^ "Song Il-gook 'From Jumong to iron man, triple attempt'". HanCinema. 2008-05-29. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  8. ^ "South Korea Olympic Torch Relay". HanCinema.
  9. ^ "[ChanMi's drama news] Song Il-gook's profile picture of Choi Jeong-won drawn personally!". HanCinema. 2008-09-19. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  10. ^ Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot on YouTube
  11. ^ "March 21 is Song Il-gook Day in Hawaii". HanCinema. 2009-03-17. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  12. ^ "Song Il-gook to meet Kazakhstan president today". HanCinema. 2010-04-22. Archived from the original on 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  13. ^ Jo, Yeon-ju (2015-10-26). "[단독] 송일국, 씨제스行 초읽기… 최민식과 한솥밥 먹나?". Korea Sports. Archived from the original on 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2015-10-26.
  14. ^ "Actor Song Il-guk Marries Judge". Archived from the original on 2008-12-08. Retrieved 2008-05-20.
  15. ^ "A-listers at Song Il-gook's wedding « POPSEOUL!". Archived from the original on 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
  16. ^ "Song Il-gook Weds Traditional Style". HanCinema. 2008-03-14. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
  17. ^ Hyeoun, Hwa Yeong (2012-03-17). "송일국 "세 쌍둥이 아빠 됐다"".
  18. ^ 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)
  19. ^ a b c "공연의 모든 것 - 플레이DB - 송일국" [Everything in the show - PlayDB - Song Il-gook]. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
  20. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2022-09-14 – via Naver.
  21. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2022-09-14 – via Naver.
  22. ^ "[NTN포토] 연극 '나는 너다' 제작발표회 열려" [[NTNPhoto] Drama ‘I am you’ The production presentation will be held.]. 나우뉴스 (in Korean). 2010-06-09. Archived from the original on 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  23. ^ "[연극 리뷰] '나는 너다'…인간 안중근 아픔을 응시하다" [[Theatre Review] 'I'm You'... Staring at the pain of human Ahn Jung-geun]. 매일경제 (in Korean). 2011-05-19. Archived from the original on 2023-09-01. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  24. ^ "연극 '나는 너다' 배해선, 송일국과 호흡 "더욱 존경하고 섬기게 됐다"" [The play 'I'm you' Bae Hae-sun, Song Il-guk and breathing "I'm more respected and served"]. NewsPim (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-11-02. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  25. ^ Jo, Yu-kyung (2017-04-10). "남경주·최정원·이지하·송일국, 연극 '대학살의 신' 합류 [공식]" [Nam Kyung-joo, Choi Jung-won, Ji-ha, Song Il-guk, join the play 'God of Massacre' [Official]]. m.entertain.naver.com. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  26. ^ Yoo, Byung-cheol (2019-03-25). "송일국, 연극 '대학살의 신' 마지막 공연 성료…더 깊어진 연기로 완벽한 무대 복귀" [Song Il-guk, the final performance of the play 'God of Carnage' is completed... Perfect return to the stage with deeper acting]. m.entertain.naver.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  27. ^ Kim, So-yeon (2024-05-13). "전두광보다 더 '쎈캐'로 돌아온 황정민… "꼭 하고 싶었던 욕망 교과서 '맥베스'"". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  28. ^ Sullivan, Martin (2020-07-08). "K-Pop Stars Promote South Korean Tax Compliance". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  29. ^ "[한국세정신문] [납세자의날]'주몽'도 성실한 납세자 -국무총리표창 수상 연예인 송일국 씨". www.taxtimes.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-11-03. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  30. ^ 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.
  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.
  32. ^ 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.
  33. ^ 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.
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