Song Jae-ho

This article is about the film actor. For the fencer, see Song Jae-ho (fencer).
In this Korean name, the family name is Song.
Song Jae-ho
Born
Song Jae-eon

(1937-03-10)March 10, 1937
Heijō, Heian'nan-dō, Korea, Empire of Japan[1]
(now Pyongyang, North Korea)
DiedNovember 7, 2020(2020-11-07) (aged 83)
NationalitySouth Korean
EducationDong-a University - Korean Language and Literature
OccupationActor
Years active1959–2020
Korean name
Hangul
송재호
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSong Jae-ho
McCune–ReischauerSong Chae-ho
Birth name
Hangul
송재언
Revised RomanizationSong Jae-eon
McCune–ReischauerSong Chae-ŏn

Song Jae-ho (born Song Jae-eon; 10 March 1937 – 7 November 2020) was a South Korean actor.

Career[edit]

He made his acting debut in 1959, and became best known for his work in 1970s and 1980s Korean cinema, notably Yeong-ja's Heydays (1975). Song has since become one of the most respected veteran actors in Korean film and television,[2] with more recent starring roles in the films Memories of Murder (2003), The President's Last Bang (2005) and Late Blossom (2011), as well as the television drama Precious Family (2004).[3][4][5][6]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

  • The Way (2017)
  • Northern Limit Line (2015) (cameo)
  • The Suspect (2013)
  • Marriage Blue (2013)
  • The Spy: Undercover Operation (2013)
  • The Tower (2012)
  • Sunday Punch (2011)
  • Quick (2011)
  • Late Blossom (2011)
  • Troubleshooter (2010)
  • Tidal Wave (2009)
  • Private Eye (2009)
  • A Tale of Legendary Libido (2008)
  • BA:BO (2008)
  • May 18 (2007)
  • Over the Border (2006)
  • The President's Last Bang (2005)
  • Face (2004)
  • Sweet Sixties (2004)
  • Too Beautiful to Lie (2004)
  • Silver Knife (2003)
  • Singles (2003)
  • Memories of Murder (2003)
  • Double Agent (2003)
  • The Beauty in Dream (2002)
  • Musa (2001)
  • Ivan the Mercenary (1997)
  • Tip (1988)
  • The Chameleon's Poem (1988)
  • Love Song (1984)
  • The Winter That Year Was Warm (1984)
  • With Hope for Future Baseball King (1982)
  • Night of a Sorceress (1982)
  • Ardent Love (1982)
  • People of Kkobang Neighborhood (1982)
  • The Glorious Days of Young-ja (Sequel) (1982)
  • Three Times Each for Short and Long Ways (1981)
  • The Hidden Hero (1980)
  • The Terms of Love (1979)
  • Arirang Ah! (1978)
  • Winter Woman (1977)
  • A Driver with a Nickname (1977)
  • Season of Love (1977)
  • Girls From Scratch (1976)
  • Why Do You Ask My Past? (1976)
  • Kan-Nan (1976)
  • Counting Stars in a Night Sky (1976)
  • Young City (1976)
  • Cuckoo's Dolls (1976)
  • You Can Borrow My Love (1976)
  • Chang-su's Heydays (1975)
  • Wood and Swamp (1975)
  • Story of the Youth (1975)
  • Lee Jung-seob, a Painter (1975)
  • Yeong-ja's Heydays (1975)
  • 25 O'clock of Youth (1973)
  • Wedding Dress in Tears (1973)
  • Looking for Sons and Daughters (1972)
  • Cruel History of Myeongdong (1972)
  • The Golden Harbor in Horror (1971)
  • King Sejo the Great (1970)
  • The Lost Wedding Veil (1970)
  • Love and Death (1970)
  • Evil Person (1969)
  • The Starting Point (1967)
  • A Spotted Man (1967)
  • Legend of Ssarigol (1967)
  • Heukmaek (1965)
  • The Bacheolor Pub (1964)

Television drama[edit]

  • Local Hero (OCN, 2016)
  • Missing You (MBC, 2012)
  • The Chaser (SBS, 2012)
  • Can't Lose (MBC, 2011) (guest appearance, ep 1-4)
  • Miss Ripley (MBC, 2011)
  • Sign (SBS, 2011)
  • I Believe in Love (KBS2, 2011)
  • Thank You for Your Smile (KBS2, 2010)
  • The Fugitive: Plan B (KBS2, 2010)
  • Hot Blood (KBS2, 2009)
  • Partner (KBS2, 2009)
  • My Husband's Woman (SBS, 2007)
  • Que Sera, Sera (MBC, 2007)
  • Crazy for You (SBS, 2007)
  • The Invisible Man (KBS2, 2006)
  • Which Star Are You From? (MBC, 2006)
  • Love Is Over (MBC, 2006)
  • Shin Don (MBC, 2005)
  • Precious Family (KBS2, 2004)
  • Freezing Point (MBC, 2004)
  • Sweet Buns (MBC, 2004)
  • My Hidden Love (MBC, 2004)
  • War of the Roses (MBC, 2004)
  • Sunlight Pours Down (SBS, 2004)
  • Breathless (MBC, 2003)
  • The Fairy and the Swindler (SBS, 2003)
  • While You Were Dreaming (MBC, 2003)
  • Jang Hee-bin (KBS2, 2002)
  • Since We Met (MBC, 2002)
  • Whenever the Heart Beats (KBS2, 2002)
  • Mom's Song (SBS, 2002)
  • Present (MBC, 2002)
  • The Merchant (MBC, 2002)
  • Piano (SBS, 2001)
  • Empress Myeongseong (KBS2, 2001)
  • Tender Hearts (KBS1, 2001)
  • Pardon (SBS, 2000)
  • Air Force (MBC, 2000)
  • Wrath of an Angel (SBS, 2000)
  • Medical Center (SBS, 2000)
  • The Full Sun (KBS2, 2000)
  • Youth (MBC, 1999)
  • Invitation (KBS2, 1999)
  • Roses and Bean Sprouts (MBC, 1999)
  • KAIST (SBS, 1999)
  • The King and the Queen (KBS1, 1998)
  • Seoul Tango (SBS, 1998)
  • To the End of the World (MBC, 1998)
  • The Mountain (MBC, 1997)
  • Beautiful My Lady (SBS, 1997)
  • The Most Beautiful Goodbye in the World (MBC, 1996)
  • Tears of the Dragon (KBS1, 1996)
  • Their Embrace (MBC, 1996)
  • Project (KBS2, 1996)
  • Thaw (SBS, 1995)
  • Asphalt Man (SBS, 1995)
  • Kka Chi (SBS, 1994)
  • Tomorrow Love (KBS2, 1993)
  • Autumn Woman (SBS, 1992)
  • 92 Whale Hunting (KBS2, 1992)
  • And Shaky Times (KBS2, 1991)
  • 둥지를 찾아서 (KBS1, 1991)
  • What the Women Live (MBC, 1990)
  • Punggaek (KBS2, 1988)
  • The Tree of Love (KBS2, 1987)
  • Southern Cross (KBS1, 1986)
  • Family (KBS2, 1984)
  • TV Tale of Chunhyang (KBS2, 1984)
  • 갈매기 처녀 (KBS1, 1983)
  • Foundation of the Kingdom (KBS1, 1983)
  • Ordinary People (KBS1, 1982)
  • The New Bride (KBS)
  • Eye (KBS2, 1981)
  • 벼랑위의 사람들 (KBS, 1980)
  • Comrades (KBS, 1975)
  • 113 수사본부 (MBC, 1973)

Awards[edit]

State honors[edit]

Name of country, year given, and name of honor
Country Year Honor Ref.
South Korea[note 1] 2021 Order of Cultural Merit [10]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ 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.[7][8] They are awarded to those who have contributed to the arts and South Korea's pop culture.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Celebrities speak out on plight of NK defectors in China". The Dong-a Ilbo. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  2. ^ Hartzell, Adam (4 June 2006). "New Old Men and Old New Men: The Ebb and Flow of Patriarchal Pull in Sweet Sixties and When I Turned Nine". Koreanfilm.org. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  3. ^ "We Depicted a Family That Stayed Together Through All the Ups and Downs". The Dong-a Ilbo. 6 June 2005. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  4. ^ "K-FILM REVIEWS: 그때 그사람들 (The President's Last Bang)". Twitch Film. 24 July 2005. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  5. ^ Kwon, Mee-yoo (6 February 2011). "Blossom portrays love in twilight years". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  6. ^ Kim, Bo-ra (21 November 2012). "KBS actors protest against non-payment". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2014-06-04.
  7. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (October 18, 2018). "BTS, Red Velvet win at Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on October 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  8. ^ Yeo, Yer-im (October 25, 2018). "BTS gets award upon their return home". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on November 7, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021 – via Korea JoongAng Daily.
  9. ^ Lee, Sang-won (October 25, 2016). "Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards announces winners". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 29, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Jo Eun-mi (October 28, 2021). "'2021년 대한민국 대중문화예술상' 오늘(28일) 개최..윤여정, 금관문화훈장 수훈" [‘2021 Republic of Korea Popular Culture and Arts Award’ held today (28th)..Yeojeong Yoon, awarded with the Order of Cultural Merit] (in Korean). Herald POP. Retrieved October 28, 2021 – via Naver.

External links[edit]

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