Song typically takes on physically challenging roles that require sword-fighting, martial arts, and horsemanship. He is a vice-president of the Korean Triathlon Confederation and participated in the 2008 Seoul International Triathlon Competition. In April 2008, Song carried the Olympic torch through Seoul.
Additionally, Song has talent as a sketch artist. His skill was captured during the filming of Emperor of the Sea and The Kingdom of The Winds.
In addition to acting, Song has modeled professionally, both on the runway and in print. In 2008, he and several of his colleagues, Joo Jin Mo, Go Soo, Jang Keun Suk, and Park Jae Jung were the subjects of the Kolon Christmas Photo Shoot.
In 2009, the state of Hawaii designated March 21 as Song Il Gook day.
In April 2010, Song was invited to the Blue House to dine with heads of state, including the president of Kazakhstan because the series Jumong garnered popularity in Kazakhstan.
Song adheres to a pescetarian diet for health and ethical reasons.
In October 2015, Song signed an exclusive contract with management agency C-JeS Entertainment.
On March 15, 2008, Song was wed to a Busan High Court Judge, initially identified only by her family name Jung, in a private traditional Korean wedding, away from the media spotlight at the Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. Later, Song's bride's full name was revealed to be Jeong Seung Yeon (정승연). On the morning of March 16, 2012, Song Il Gook’s wife, Jung Seung Yeon gave birth to triplet sons at a hospital in Seoul. The triplets are named Dae Han, Min Guk, and Man Se, which also means "Long Live the Republic of Korea" when said together. Song Il Gook with his three sons starred in the variety show The Return of Superman.", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/jnjVw_5c.jpg" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Han Go Eun", "alternateName": "한고은, 韓高恩, ハン・ゴウン, Han Ko Eun, Хан Го Ын, হান গো-এয়ুন, هان غو يون", "birthDate": "March 10, 1975", "nationality": "Seoul, South Korea", "description": "Han Go Eun is a South Korean actress and model. Her sister, Han Seong Won was also a model. From middle school until college, Han lived in America. She won the Super Elite Model Contest in 1995, and after several years of modelling, she began acting full-time in 1998. That year, she made her acting debut in the film City of the Rising Sun but stayed in television in subsequent years. Despite the popularity of her television dramas such as "Bodyguard", Go Eun was criticized early in her career for poor acting, particularly for her voice articulation and pronunciation. But she later earned praise for her role in "More Beautiful Than a Flower, Love and Ambition". In 2011, she starred in Daughters of Bilitis Club, part of the single-episode anthology Drama Special. Named after the American lesbian rights group, it was public broadcaster KBS's first lesbian-themed drama and was a frank portrayal of three same-sex couples across multiple generations. But it was later pulled off the air due to public pressure. From 2001 to 2003, Han had a highly publicized relationship with Park Joon Hyung, singer and member of the boy band g.o.d. On August 30, 2015, she married a corporate employee, Shin Yeong Soo. Weight: 50kg (110lbs) Blood Type: B Education: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Occupation: Actress; Model; (Source: Wikipedia)", "image": "https://i.hndrama.com/image/people/han-go-eun.png" }, { "@type": "Person", "name": "Han Chae Young", "alternateName": "한채영", "birthDate": "September 13, 1980", "nationality": "South Korean", "description": "Han Chae Young, born Kim Ji Young, is a South Korean actress under Jflex Entertainment. Taking on the stage name Han Chae Young, she made her acting debut in 2000 through the horror film The Record.
The press dubbed her "Barbie Doll of Korea" — for her tall, shapely proportions. Though this image would land her numerous commercial endorsements, her acting projects in the next few years saw Han typecast as an unapproachable beauty from a wealthy background.
Han married Korean-American financial expert Choi Dong Joon on June 2, 2007, at Hotel Shilla in Seoul. She gave birth to a son on August 28, 2013.
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In 1992, he and fellow actor Son Ji Chang launched the duo The Blue (더 블루). They were playing leads in hit dramas at the time and enjoyed explosive popularity among women when they debuted with ballads and dance music. They went their separate ways for a while after their first album, but reunited in 1995 for a second project and produced many chart-toppers.
He simultaneously launched a successful career as a solo singer. But in 1996, at the height of his popularity, he announced his retirement from music after one of his hit songs turned out to have been a copy of another Japanese song. He made a comeback two years later with his fourth album.
Though his popularity dimmed in the mid- to late-2000s, he remained active in the entertainment industry as an actor.
In 2009, The Blue returned to the K-pop scene. Kim said Son had been toying with the idea of releasing a "best of" album for a while. When the two appeared together for an event in 2007, the positive response convinced them to get back together, so they re-recorded some of their old hits, such as "Feeling Only for You," "With You," and "Endless Love." They released a four-song single album and, during that year, went on official The Blue promotional activities. He and Son have also been business partners and co-CEO of Blue M Company since 2010.
In 2012, his management agency, SM Entertainment, designated him as a non-executive director of one of its subsidiaries, SM Culture & Contents (SM C&C).
On July 13, 2023, it was announced that Kim left SM Entertainment after 17 years as his exclusive contract had expired.
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