Minister under Myeongjong; founder of the Chupa-gong branch
| Life | 1507 ~ 1581 |
| Era | 조선 |
| Clan | 은진 송씨 |
Song Gi-su (courtesy name Taesu, pen name Chupa) was a cousin of Song In-su. He is said to have served as Minister of Rites, Personnel, Punishments and Taxation.
He passed the civil examination under Jungjong and became Jangnyeong in 1532 but resigned in opposition to Kim An-ro, returning after Kim's fall. He then served in the Hongmungwan, Seungjeongwon and Saheonbu, rose to Chief Royal Secretary, held ministerial posts under Myeongjong, and entered the Giroso.
He is said to have taken part in the Eulsa purge and been named a merit subject, but after his cousin Song In-su was executed he fell out with Yun Won-hyeong and took part in punishing Yun's faction late in Myeongjong's reign. He is also criticized by Sarim opinion for his role in the purge despite a prosperous, long career under four kings. He wrote Song In-su's epitaph and left the Chupa-jip.