Song Il-gon, 1971
Writers · January 1, 1971
Song Il-gon
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Song Il-gon is 55 years old, born January 1, 1971 in South Korea · Capricorn.
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About
Song Il-gon directed and wrote films that won international recognition before most Korean audiences knew his name. Born January 1, 1971, in South Korea, he made Spider Forest and Feathers in the Wind, and became the first Korean filmmaker to win an award at Cannes. A Capricorn known for methodical, collaborative storytelling.
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Biography
Song Il-gon is a South Korean film director and screenwriter whose early work gained traction on the festival circuit before reaching domestic audiences. Born January 1, 1971, he directed and wrote Spider Forest (2004) and Feathers in the Wind (2005), both feature films that established his international reputation. His short films earned major awards abroad, culminating in a historic Cannes win — the first for a Korean filmmaker in his category. As a screenwriter and actor as well as director, Song operates across multiple creative roles. South Korean cinema has produced many voices, but Song's path was uniquely reversed: celebrated globally before gaining traction domestically. His Life Path number 2 suggests a bridge-builder and mediator — fitting for a filmmaker whose work travels between cultures. Capricorns are known for sustained ambition and craftsmanship, traits visible in Song's deliberate film practice.
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Trivia
- Song Il-gon was the first Korean filmmaker to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
- His films found larger audiences internationally than in South Korea despite being made by a South Korean director.
- He worked as both a screenwriter and actor in addition to directing.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
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Cooperative and intuitive. Song Il-gon read rooms quickly and often build careers around partnerships, mediation, or paired creative work.
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Birthday compatibility
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- How old is Song Il-gon?
- Song Il-gon is 55 years old (born January 1, 1971).
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- Song Il-gon was born on January 1, 1971.
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- Song Il-gon is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1971.
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- Song Il-gon was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Song Il-gon from?
- Song Il-gon is from South Korea.
- What does Song Il-gon do?
- Song Il-gon is a writer.
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