Song Il-kook
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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.[3][4]
Career
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]
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
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
Film
| 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
| 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 | Template:Ill | 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
| 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
Musical
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016; 2020; 2022–2023 | Broadway 42nd Street (Script error: No such module "Lang".) | Julian Marsh | [20][21] | |
| 2023 | Mamma Mia! (Script error: No such module "Lang".) | Bill | [19] |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I Am You (Script error: No such module "Lang".) | Ahn Jung-geun | [22][23][24] | |
| 2017; 2019 | The God of Carnage (Script error: No such module "Lang".) | Michelle | [25][26] | |
| 2024 | Macbeth (Script error: No such module "Lang".) | Banquo | [27] |
Awards and nominations
| 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)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terms of Endearment |
Won | ||
| Excellence Award, Actor | Terms of Endearment | Nominated | |||
| 2005 | Best Couple Award | Song Il-kook (with Soo Ae)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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
| Country or organization | Year | Honor / Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Cooperation Service (GCS) | 2012 | Award for Service Towards World Peace, Celebrities Who Serve Category | |
| National Tax ServiceTemplate:Efn-ua | 2007 | Presidential Commendation as Exemplary Taxpayer | [28] |
| South KoreaTemplate:Efn-ua | 2011 | Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation | [29] |
Notes
References
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- ↑ 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)
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