What we have no thread for him?? Did I miss it? If so somebody please hook me up... Did you know he is an athlete and vice president of the Korean Triathlon Confederation? Ran with Olympic torch ... http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?f=/n/a/2008/04/24/international/» i054115D44.DTL&o=0

He's a very cool guy and interesting to watch both on the screen and in real life.

Song Il Gook's family is a historical drama. If you've ever watched "The General's Son", you may know that the story was about a real person, Kim Du Han, whose father (The General) was Kim Jwa Jin, a famed Independence Movement leader. What you may not know is that Kim Du Han, a gangster then later a politician, was Song's maternal grandfather, which makes him the General's great-grandson.... His mother is also somewhat active in politics. For these reasons, some speculate that Song also might run for office someday.

I noticed him not long after I started to appreciate Korean Dramas, not realizing that he never had a first lead role in any production until "Jumong", he just loomed so large in the ranks of Korean actors.

No one on the screen is more charismatic than Song Il Gook.

I think his mother is an actress.

I absolutely loved him in JUMONG. I really liked his role in Emperor of the Sea, but in Jumong he was the star...a really riveting performance. There was a scene in Jumong where he is drowning in mud & there is no doubt the boy took in a ton of that stuff. I like him a lot & am looking forward to seeing more of him in these very physical, hero roles.

he's always running triatholons & said he hates the cameras always following him because then he has to do his best so he's not embarassed on camera!!

maybe he will get into politics - his new wife is a lawyer i believe! He was great in Terms of Endearment!

one of the KBS shows had interviewed him recently after that female reporter accused him of hitting her in the face and he was very upset by it but really cute doing during the interview talking about his wife-to-be and his mother saying she heard it on tv before he told her....

you know, i was wondering why there was no thread too Nancy. I'm just LOVING him in EOTS! I'm head over heels for his bad-guy character Yum Moon. He's very moving in the character and as I mentioned elsewhere, I feel very sorry for him, despite the fact that he is Choi Soo Jong's character's nemesis.

He's yummy! My daughter mentioned to me yesterday that he looks like Dae Joyeong's "brain guy" (Mimosa.) Isn't that cute?!?! I almost fell down laughing. But she's right. There's that sexy top lip thing with both of them.

Another edible hottie to add to my lust list.

(Don't worry, Soo Jung will always be my one true love!)

Okay this is going to be very random and I know it doesnt have anything to do with this topic but jceschan
who is the male actor 3rd from the right on your signature that starts with Everyday is a good day
I have seen him somewhere and I think he was in a drama i saw that was really short but good

teenagefankid wrote:

Okay this is going to be very random and I know it doesnt have anything to do with this topic but jceschan who is the male actor 3rd from the right on your signature that starts with Everyday is a good day I have seen him somewhere and I think he was in a drama i saw that was really short but good

That's Yoo Geon. ("Hello, God", "Bad Couple") or Yoo Gun.

The best movie he was in for me was Art of Seduction, hilarious!

Song Il Gook is in China filming his new historical drama "Kingdom of the Winds". KBS is going to air it from September.
http://www.hancinema.net/korean_Song_Il-gook.php
http://allaboutericablog.blogspot.com/2008/06/song-il-guk-kingdom-of-wind.html

joygant wrote:

you know, i was wondering why there was no thread too Nancy. I'm just LOVING him in EOTS! I'm head over heels for his bad-guy character Yum Moon. He's very moving in the character and as I mentioned elsewhere, I feel very sorry for him, despite the fact that he is Choi Soo Jong's character's nemesis. He's yummy! My daughter mentioned to me yesterday that he looks like Dae Joyeong's "brain guy" (Mimosa.) Isn't that cute?!?! I almost fell down laughing. But she's right. There's that sexy top lip thing with both of them. Another edible hottie to add to my lust list. (Don't worry, Soo Jung will always be my one true love!)

Honey, if you think he's hot in EOTS, wait til you see him in Jumong ....

Oh yes, he is delectable in Jumong - especially when he grows his mustache and beard.

 

deletable? oh NO!!!! keep Queen T away from the delete button.

Someone has been hanging around Bob too long.

I corrected my mistake.

 

Was it a mistake...or a Freudian slip?

hey! no fair!!! since you're the admin you can go into older posts in the thread and edit them!!! now my comment doesn't makes sense and people reading it will be wondering what the heck that maniac joy is rambling on about again...

i thought it was funny tho... i just hope that as queen of the cyber universe you DON'T have the power to delete people, especially particularly yummy, hot asian men with a penchant for stylish beaded accessories.

joygant wrote:

hey! no fair!!! since you're the admin you can go into older posts in the thread and edit them!!! now my comment doesn't makes sense and people reading it will be wondering what the heck that maniac joy is rambling on about again...

So they shouldn't notice a difference, is that what you are saying?

As big as a headache as being the Admin here can be sometimes, I am entitled to a few perks. Being able to go back and edit my spelling mistakes is one of them.

 

 
 
 
 
 



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He sure is sexy! I love watching him act. I'm currently watching him in Kingdom of the Winds. Is that his wife? I thought she married her love interest from Yellow Handkerchief, Tae Young! If that's not the same actress who played Sun Joo from YH it sure looks a lot like her.

nolmac5 wrote:

He sure is sexy! I love watching him act. I'm currently watching him in Kingdom of the Winds. Is that his wife? I thought she married her love interest from Yellow Handkerchief, Tae Young! If that's not the same actress who played Sun Joo from YH it sure looks a lot like her.

That isn't his wife...he married an attorney in a traditional wedding ceremony earlier this year. You are right that the actress did marry her love from YH. I believe he has been in the army.

Yeah, I was crushed when I heard about the secret wedding. They only released a few formal portraits from the event. there are like NO real pics from the wedding on the net. dernit!

hi how are you?
i m very happy for Reading that i like song il gook as an actor i like too his new drama the kingdom of the wind he is really a Wonderful drama thakl you for all

March 21st is now Song Il Gook day!

http://www.hancinema.net/my_news.php?mn=26739

Quote:

The state government of Hawaii has designated March 21st as the Song Il-gook Day after the star of "Jumong" and "Land of wind". The actor will be in Hawaii for three days beginning on March 20 to receive a plaque of appreciation from Hawaiian Governor Linda Lingle and take part in various events. Song is applauded for his role in introducing Korean culture to the people of Hawaii. Following the gubernatorial event on the 21st, Song will attend a talk show with his fans to thank the Hawaiian people for their support and affection. His last TV drama, "Land of wind" will be released in DVD next month in Japan, which is expected to fuel his popularity in foreign countries.

Thanks, Joy - karma for this!

i'm working on Song Il Gook's Wikipedia page... any input or links i should add?

Song Il Gook Wikipedia page

And, has anyone noticed his horsemanship? He rides as well as any of our American Western stars. I would guess that he must have his own stable. No one rides that well without a lot of practice.
Or, maybe he learned as a kid, since he is from a wealthy family.

He is one of my favorites. He and Chae Si Ra saved EOTS for me. Everyone else seemed to be phoning it in.

Dave

Dave,

I've often wondered about this. Several of the high profile historical drama actors seem to be very skilled horseman. If anyone knew the answer as to where these guys are getting their skills, I'd love to know.

joygant wrote:

i'm working on Song Il Gook's Wikipedia page... any input or links i should add? Song Il Gook Wikipedia page

You're doing a great job!


Any plans to flesh out his background?