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Song Il-guk

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Song Il-guk
Song Il-guk 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.Song typically takes on physically challenging roles that require sword-fighting, martial arts and horsemanship.
BornOctober 1, 1971
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Known for

    Han Hye-jin and Song Il-guk in Jumong (2006)
    Jumong
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Jumong
    Jang Yeong-Sil (2016)
    Jang Yeong-Sil
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Jang Yeong-sil
    Song Il-guk in The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)
    The Kingdom of the Winds
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Moo-hyool (King Daemusin)
    Emperor of the Sea (2004)
    Emperor of the Sea
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Yeom-Moon
    • Yeom-Jang

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Song Il-guk in Killeo Kwin (2022)
      Killeo Kwin
      8.9
      TV Series
      • Ryu In-hyuk
      • 2022–2023
    • Those Who Cross the Line-Returns (2019)
      Those Who Cross the Line-Returns
      TV Series
      • Selg-Guest
      • 2019–2020
    • Fly High (2016)
      Fly High
      8.8
      • Chang-beom
      • 2016
    • Jang Yeong-Sil (2016)
      Jang Yeong-Sil
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Jang Yeong-sil
      • 2016
    • Tattoo (2015)
      Tattoo
      7.2
      • Han Ji-soon
      • 2015
    • Entangled (2014)
      Entangled
      7.5
      • Sang-ho
      • 2014
    • Fermentation Family (2011)
      Fermentation Family
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gi Ho-tae
      • 2011–2012
    • Crime Squad (2011)
      Crime Squad
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Park Se-hyeok
      • 2011
    • A Man Called God (2010)
      A Man Called God
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Choi Kang-ta
      • 2010
    • Song Il-guk in The Kingdom of the Winds (2008)
      The Kingdom of the Winds
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Moo-hyool (King Daemusin)
      • 2008–2009
    • Roebisute (2007)
      Roebisute
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Harry
      • 2007
    • Han Hye-jin and Song Il-guk in Jumong (2006)
      Jumong
      8.1
      TV Series
      • Jumong
      • 2006–2007
    • Son Ye-jin and Song Il-guk in Art of Seduction (2005)
      Art of Seduction
      6.0
      • Seo Min-jun
      • 2005
    • Emperor of the Sea (2004)
      Emperor of the Sea
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Yeom-Moon
      • Yeom-Jang
      • 2004–2005
    • Terms of Endearment (2004)
      Terms of Endearment
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Na Jang-soo
      • 2004

    Music Department

    • Roebisute (2007)
      Roebisute
      7.7
      TV Series
      • performer: soundtrack
      • 2007

    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Il-kuk Song
    • Height
      • 6′ 0¾″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • October 1, 1971
      • South Korea
    • Spouse
      • Seung-yeon JungMarch 16, 2008 - present

    Did you know

    • Quotes
      [2006 Interview on the actors success with 'Jumong (2006)'] When I meet foreign reporters, I emphasize that the name of the country 'Korea' originated from Goryeo, and Goryeo succeeded Goguryeo, so Goguryeo is the pride of Koreans.
    • Trademark
      Shyness & quietness (especially in interviews)

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