Jang Young Shil is a drama produced first time in the history of science under KBS station. In real life history Jang Young Shil is a Korean scientist and astronomer during the Joseon dynasty. Though he wasn't from a noble or any great family background, but due to his excellent academics during King Sejong's reign, he was allowed to take part in the national exams and earned him a spot to work with the royal family.
Jang was the first and only scientist to create the famous celestial globe to measure astronomical objects. He even invented the self strike water clocks serving as a main indicator of time. The famous sundial is also Jang's invention and currently on display as Gyeongbukgong Palace in Seoul. A 24-part of the series will be broadcasted in January 2016.
Meanwhile, Song Il Guk debuted in 1998. Since then he has appeared in various KBS dramas such as Emperor of the Sea (Haeshin), Terms of Endearment, Crime Squad, MBC's period drama Jumong which earned him a Dae-sang Award. He was also in the drama A Man Called God, SBS' Lobbyists and in the film The Art of Seduction.
Ever since his marriage to a lady judge in 2008, he has kept a very low profile. He has a strong influential background from his grandfather being a Korean freedom fighter and anarchist. His mother is a politician and Member of Parliament under the Song-pa district.
The actor is currently filming the famous variety program- The Return of Superman with his triplet sons- Dae Han, Min Guk and Man Se.
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