So Ji Sub

So Ji Sub made his debut as an actor with the TV sitcom Three Guys And Three Girls in 1996 before showing up in the drama series Model nearly a year later.

Initially, he did not stand out enough to be noticed during his debut days. However, he still appeared in a few drama series somewhere in the range of 1997 and 2002.

These drama series include I Hate You, But It’s Fine (1998), Because of You (2000), Cheers for the Women (2000), Law Firm (2001), We Are Dating Now (2002), and so on.

In 2002, he secured his first major role in the drama series Glass Slippers. His performance brought him much-required recognition and his popularity skyrocketed from there.

He had another breakout role in 2004 with the drama series I’m Sorry, I Love You right after finishing his other role in the drama series Something Happened in Bali.

After a long break, he returned with the movie Rough Cut in 2008. It was a low-budget movie but thanks to Ji Sub’s spectacular acting it became all the rage in South Korea.

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Profile

Real Name: So Ji Sub (소지섭)
Stage Name: So Ji Sub (소지섭)
Nickname: Ji Sub (지섭)
Birthday: November 4, 1977
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: South Korean
Height: 182 cm (6’0”)
Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Religion: –
Profession: Actor
Education: Shinkwang Elementary School, Kwangsung Middle School, Kwangsung High School, Korea National Sports University, Chungwoon University (Acting Major)
Hobbies: Exercising, watching movies
Parents: –
Siblings: –
Wife: Jo Eun Jung (Married 2020 – )
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Facts

Before he turned into an actor, Ji Sub was trained to be a proficient swimmer for eleven years.
He said that he was insecure in his life as a child and teenager.
Ji Sub is a major hip-hop fan.
He is known to be very respectful and considerate to his co-stars and staff on set.
Ji Sub is an introvert.
His favorite number is 51 because he said there is a huge difference somewhere in the range of 49 and 51, and he wishes to aim toward 51 percent of everything.
He believes that an initial impression is very important.
Ji Sub owns a cafe named Twosome Place by 51K.
He does not smile much,
Ji Sub likes desserts like chocolate and cakes.
His ideal type is someone who can grasp the importance of his work and communicate with him with ease.
His net worth is around $16 million.

Movies

Alienoid (2022), as Moon Do Seok
Confession (2020), as Yoo Min Ho
Be with You (2018), as Jeong Woo Jin
The Battleship Island (2017), as Choi Chil Seong
The Throne (2015), as King Jung Jo
A Company Man (2012), as Ji Hyung Do
Always (2011), as Jang Chul Min
Sophie’s Revenge (2009), as Jeff
U-Turn (2008), as Ji Sub
Rough Cut (2008), as Lee Kang Pae
Kitaro and the Millennium Curse (2008), as Yaksha
Can’t Live Without Robbery (2002), as Choi Kang Jo

Drama Series

Doctor Lawyer (MBC | 2022), Han Yi Han
My Secret Terrius (MBC | 2018), as Kim Bon
Oh My Venus (KBS2 | 2015), as Kim Yeong Ho
Warm and Cozy (MBC | 2015), as a supporting character
One Sunny Day (LINE TV | 2014), Kim Ji Ho
Master’s Sun (SBS | 2013), as Joo Joong Won
Phantom (SBS | 2012), as Kim Woo Hyun
Road No. 1 (MBC | 2010), as Lee Jang Woo
I am GHOST (BEE TV | 2009), as GHOST
Cain and Abel (SBS | 2009), as Lee Cho In
I’m Sorry, I Love You (KBS2 | 2004), as Cha Moo Hyuk
Something Happened in Bali (SBS | 2004), as Kang In Wook
Thousands Years of Love (SBS | 2003), as Kang In Chul
Glass Slippers (SBS | 2002), as Park Chul Woong
We Are Dating Now (SBS | 2002), as Choi Kyo In
Law Firm (SBS | 2001), as Choi Jang Goon
Delicious Proposal (MBC | 2001), as Jang Hee Moon
Long Way (SBS | 2001), as Ki Hyun
Joa, Joa (SBS | 2000), as Park Ji Sup
Because of You (MBC | 2000), as Yoo Min Ki
Wang Rung’s Land (SBS | 2000), as Park Min Ho
Cheers for the Women (SBS | 2000), as Hwang Joon Won
MBC Best Theater: Have You Ever Said ‘I Love You’? (MBC | 2000), as Kyung Min
Love Story: Miss Hip-hop & Mr. Rock (SBS | 1999), as Oh Chul Soo
Woman to Woman (MBC | 1998), as a supporting character
I Hate You, But It’s Fine (KBS1 | 1998), as Chul Min
MBC Best Theater – What You Cherish Can Never Be Forgotten (MBC | 1998), as Dong Woo
Model (SBS | 1997), as Seong Gyeong Cheol
Women (SBS | 1997), as a supporting character
Three Guys and Three Girls (MBC | 1999), as a supporting character

TV Shows

Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special (MBC | 2018), as a guest
Little House In The Forest (tvN | 2018), as the main host
Infinite Challenge (MBC | 2005), as a guest
Music Camp (MBC | 1999), as a co-host
Declaration of Freedom Today is Saturday (KBS | 1999), as the host
결정 인기가요43 (KMTV | 1997), as the host

Music Video Appearances

Boy Go (2014) – So Ji Sub feat. Soul Dive
18 Years (2014) – So Ji Sub feat. Satbyeol
6PM…Ground (2013) – So Ji Sub feat. Mellow
Picnic (2013) – So Ji Sub feat. Younha
Some Kind of Story (2012) – So Ji Sub feat. Huh Gak and Mellow
Take (2011) – Seo In Guk
Pick Up Line (2011) – So Ji Sub feat. Shi Jin
Smiling Goodbye (2010) – Soya n Sun
Lonely Life (2008) – G
Mr. Flower (2005) – Jo Sung Mo
Beautiful Days (2001) – Jang Hye Jin
The End (2001) – Lee Hyun Woo
For You (1999) – Ryu Chan
Goodbye Yesterday (1997) – Turbo

Books

SONICe Vol. 1 (51K & CJ E&M | 2012), as the author
Only You with So Ji Sub (51K | 2011), as the author
So Ji Sub’s Journey (Sallim | 2010), as the author

Awards

2018 MBC Drama Awards – Bromance Award – My Secret Terrius
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Wednesday – Thursday Drama) – My Secret Terrius
2018 MBC Drama Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) – My Secret Terrius
2018 National Tax Service – Beautiful Taxpayer – So Ji Sub
2015 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – Oh My Venus
2015 KBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Oh My Venus
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Master’s Sun
2013 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries – Master’s Sun
2012 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Phantom
2012 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor in a Drama Special) – Phantom
2011 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards – Grand Prize (Daesang) for Film – Always
2011 Korea Tourism Awards – Special Achievement Award – So Ji Sub
2010 8th Donga TV Korea Lifestyle Awards – Best Dressed Male of the Year – So Ji Sub
2010 3rd Style Icon Awards – International Style Icon – So Ji Sub
2012 47th Grand Bell Awards – Achievement in Cultural Exchange – So Ji Sub
2009 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Cain and Abel
2009 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Cain and Abel
2009 2nd Korea Broadcasting Grand Prix Award – Actor of the Year in Broadcasting – Cain and Abel
2009 22nd Grimae Awards – Best Actor – Cain and Abel
2009 18th Buil Film Awards – Best Dressed – So Ji Sub
2009 18th Buil Film Awards – Best New Actor – Rough Cut
2009 10th Busan Film Critics Awards – Best New Actor – Rough Cut
2009 8th New York Asian Film Festival – Rising Star Asia Award – Rough Cut
2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best New Actor (Film) – Rough Cut
2008 28th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards – Best Actor – Rough Cut
2008 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards – Best New Actor – Rough Cut
2008 25th Best Jeanist Awards – Best Jeanist (International Category) – So Ji Sub
2005 41st Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (TV) – I’m Sorry, I Love You
2004 KBS Drama Awards – Popularity Award – I’m Sorry, I Love You
2004 KBS Drama Awards – Netizen Award – I’m Sorry, I Love You
2004 KBS Drama Awards – Best Couple Award – I’m Sorry, I Love You
2004 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor) – I’m Sorry, I Love You
2004 40th Baeksang Arts Awards – Most Popular Actor (TV) – Something Happened in Bali
2003 SBS Drama Awards – Top 10 Stars – Thousand Years of Love
2003 SBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Special Planning Drama) – Thousand Years of Love
2001 Fashion Model Awards – Ms. & Mr. Davidoff Award – So Ji Sub
2000 SBS Drama Awards – Best New Actor – Joa, Joa and Cheers for the Women

Nominations

2016 9th Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Oh My Venus
2015 KBS Drama Awards – Excellence Award (Actor in a Miniseries) – Oh My Venus
2013 2nd APAN Star Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Master’s Sun
2012 1st K-Drama Star Awards – Excellence Award (Actor) – Phantom
2012 5th Korea Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Phantom
2010 46th Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Actor (TV) – Cain and Abel
2009 46th Grand Bell Awards – Best New Actor – Rough Cut
2009 3rd Asian Film Awards – Best Newcomer – Rough Cut
2008 7th Korean Film Awards – Best Actor – Rough Cut
2004 SBS Drama Awards – Top Excellence Award (Actor) – Something Happened in Bali

Throughout his professional career, Seo Ji Sub has gained a lot of popularity and recognition from fans all over the world. It is just as well knowing how talented and passionate he is.