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So Ji Sub - filmography, biography, personal life and music videos.

Name: So Ji Sub / So Ji Sub / So Ji Sub / So Ji Seob / 소지섭
Occupation: actor, singer
Height: 182 cm
Date of birth: November 4, 1977
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Family: parent (mother) and older sister

Movies

Sado | The Throne (2015) Cameo, King Jeong Jo
Killer | A Company Man (2012) Main role, Ji Hyun Do
Always | Always (2011) Main role, Jung Chul-min
Sophie's Revenge | Sophie's Revenge (2009) Main role, Jeff
Unedited film | Rough Cut (2008) Main role, Gang Bae
Kitaro: Millennium Curse | Kitaro and the Millennium Curse (2008) Supporting role, Iyasha
Steal if you can | Can't Live Without Robbery (2002) Main role, Choi Kang-jo

Series

Oh My Venus (2015) Main role, Kim Yong-ho
Warm and cozy | Warm and Cozy (2015) Cameo in the first series, restaurant owner
One Sunny Day (2014, web series) Main role, Kim Ji-ho
Lord of the Sun | Master's Sun (2013) Main role, Joo Jun Won
Ghost | Phantom (2012) Main role, Kim Woo-hyun
Route number 1 | road no. 1 (2010) Main role, Lee Chang-woo
I am GHOST (2009) Main role, ghost
Cain and Abel | Cain and Abel (2009) Main role, Lee Cho In/Oh Kang Ho
U-turn | U-Turn (2008 mini-series) Main role, Ji Sub
I'm sorry, I love you | I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004) Main role, Cha Moo Hyuk
Something Happened in Bali (2004) Main role, Kang In Wook
A thousand years of love | Thousand Years of Love (2003) Main role, General Ahri/Kang In Chul
Shoes for Cinderella | Glass Slippers (2002) Main role, Park Chul-woong
We meet | We Are Dating Now (2002) Main role, Choi Kyu-in
Law Firm (2001) Main role, Choi Chang-gun
Delicious Proposal (2001) Main role, Jang Hee-moon
Long way | Long Way (2001) Main role, Ki Hyun
Cheers for the Women (2000) Supporting role, Hwang Joong-won
Joa, Joa (2000) Main role, Park Ji-sub
Because of You (2000)
Wang Rung's Land (2000) Supporting role, Park Min-ho
Best Theater (2000) Main role in the 389th episode Have You Ever Said "I Love You"?, Kyung Min
Love Story (2000) Main role in the sixth episode of "Miss Hip-hop & Mr. Rock, Oh Cheol Soo
I Hate You, But It's Fine (1998)
Best Theater (1998) Lead role in "Precious Memories" episode 316, Dong Woo
Model (1997) Supporting role, Song Kyung-chul
Three Guys and Three Girls (1996) Supporting role, Kim Chul-soo

Biography

South Korean actor and rapper So Ji Sub was born on November 4, 1977 in Seoul. Despite the fact that Ji Sub is a highly sought-after actor, popular with both young viewers and the older generation, he never dreamed of becoming a celebrity. The desire to earn money led the taciturn young man to the world of cinema. However, acting was so fascinated by Ji Sub that he decided to devote himself to this profession. He starred in serials, was a host and guest on various shows, but at the same time remained an ordinary actor. Popularity and fame came to him unexpectedly, almost 10 years after his debut, and since then, with each new project, Ji Sub only confirms and strengthens his star status.

During his school years, Ji Sub was an uncommunicative child. In the classroom, he always sat at the last desk. At that time, he was only interested in hip-hop music and swimming. Ji Sub paid special attention to the latter, dreaming of becoming a professional swimmer in the future.

In 1995, Ji Sub was chosen as the model for STORM jeans. As the artist himself admitted, the reason why he went into the modeling business was the desire to see Kim Sung Jae, his favorite hip-hop artist, who at that time also represented this brand. In addition, according to Ji Sub, being a model, one could easily and quickly earn good money.

In 1996, Ji Sub received a small role in the comedy series Three Guys and Three Girls. But his official debut as an actor took place the following year, in 1997, in the series "Model", where he played the role of Sung Kyung-chul. Also in 1997, he appeared on Saturday Power Start: Oh Happy Day.

In 1998, Ji Sub starred in the 316th episode of Best Theater titled "Precious Memories". In the same year, he played the role of Chul Min in the TV series I Hate You, But It's Fine.

1999 and 2000 were Ji Sub's time for TV shows. During these two years, he has appeared on Joy Super Sunday TV: Let's Go Dream Team, Show Express, Sunday Sunday Night (in the Shin Dong Yup's Fateful Drama segment), TV Entertainment Tonight, Good Friends", "Beautiful Life: Crossing the Korea Strait". In addition, in 1999, Ji Sub hosted 'Declaration of Freedom Today is Saturday' and '결정 Inkigayo 43'. Also, in 1999 and 2000, Ji Sub co-hosted the weekly music chart "Music Camp".

In 2000, Ji Sub, in addition to his entertainment activities, continued his acting path, starring in a total of six TV series. The first was the role of Oh Chul Soo in the episode “Miss Hip-hop & Mr. Rock" series "Love Story". She was followed by the role of Kyung Min in the episode "Have You Ever Said 'I Love You'?" weekly series "Best Theater". Further, the list of his works was replenished with the series "Wang Rung's Land", "Because of You", "Joa, Joa" and "Cheers for the Women". In the same year, Ji Sub won Best New Actor at the SBS Drama Awards for his roles in Joa, Joa and Cheers for the Women.

In 2001, Ji Sub starred in the series The Long Way, Delicious Proposal, and Law Firm, playing the lead roles in them. This year added another victory to his “piggy bank” of awards, but this time not for acting, but for modeling achievements: at the 2001 Fashion Model Awards, Ji Sub became the winner in the “Ms. & Mr. Davidoff Award.

In 2002, the actor starred in the series We Dating and Shoes for Cinderella, and also made his debut on the big screen in the comedy Steal If You Can. Among these three projects, “Shoes for Cinderella” was the most successful with viewers, and Ji Sub’s popularity began to rise at that time.

Ji Sub's only project in 2003 was the series A Thousand Years of Love, where he played a dual role: General Ari (during the Joseon era) and fashion designer Kang In Chul (in the 2000s). Two roles in the same series earned Ji Sub two wins at the 2003 SBS Drama Awards for "Top 10 Stars" and "Excellence Award, Actor in a Special Planning Drama".

In 2004, Ji Sub starred in the series Memories of Bali and I'm Sorry I Love You. Both series were an incredible success with the audience. And if in "Memories of Bali" most of the glory went to the performer of the first male lead Jo In Sung, then "I'm sorry, I love you" is a series, the mere mention of which is immediately associated with the name of Ji Sub. According to its plot, having miraculously survived a shootout at the wedding of his girlfriend, Moo Hyuk (Ji Sub) returns from America to Korea, where he was once abandoned by his own mother. At home, he learns that all this time his mother lived a happy, luxurious life and raised another son - Choi Yun (Jong Kyung Ho), a popular singer in Korea. Resentment at the injustice of life makes him hate everything and everyone in this world. But only until his fate is closely intertwined with Song Eun Chae (Im Soo Jung), who is in love with his new brother. The words and deeds of the main characters trigger a chain of events that lead to an unpredictable ending. The touching love story won the hearts of viewers not only in Korea, but also far beyond its borders: in 2006, "I'm Sorry, I Love You" was broadcast with equal success in Japan and the Philippines, and in 2008 - in Thailand. In Korea, in 2004, the series brought Ji Sub a victory at the KBS Drama Awards in 4 categories: "Best Couple Award" (together with Im Soo Jung), "Netizen Award", "Popularity Award" and "Excellence Award, Actor". In the same year, Ji Sub won the Most Popular Actor (TV) award at the 40th Baeksang Arts Awards for his performance in Bali Memories.

In 2005, Ji Sub won another award for "I'm Sorry, I Love You" at the 41st Baeksang Arts Awards for "Best Actor (TV)". In February of that year, at the height of his popularity, Ji Sub enlisted in the military. After 26 months, on April 27, 2007, Ji Sub was discharged from the Mapo District Office where he served. More than 1,000 fans came to the military unit to greet their favorite actor and congratulate him on the end of his service.

In 2008, Ji Sub starred in the mini-series Centerfold and also returned to the big screen in the Japanese fantasy horror film Kitaro: The Millennium Curse and the Korean action film Unedited Movie. The latter tells the story of gangster Gang Bae (Ji Sub) who dreams of becoming an actor. By chance, he meets his longtime idol Soo Ta (Kang Ji Hwan), who invites him to play the role of his opponent in his new film. Gan Bae agrees, but on the condition that all the fight scenes are real. Satisfied with a successful deal, Su Ta may soon regret such a rash decision. Ji Sub and his co-star, Kang Ji Hwan, were not only part of the filming process, but also its investors, as due to the film's low budget, filming could be disrupted. Such a risky step on the part of the actors paid off: "The Raw Film" grossed more than 7 million US dollars at the box office, and in total it was watched by more than 1 million viewers. In addition, in 2008, the film brought Ji Sub two more awards: in the nominations "Best Actor" (at the 28th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards) and "Best New Actor" (at the 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards). Another achievement of the actor was the victory in the category "Best Jeanist, International Category" at the 25th Best Jeanist Awards.

In August 2008, Ji Sub, under the pseudonym G, released his debut single album "Lonely Life", which included the song of the same name and its instrumental version. The artist also presented a music video for this song. In November of the same year, Ji Sub released his second single album "Foolish Love", which, in addition to the song of the same name, included an intro titled "11월 4일 그 후".

In 2009, Ji Sub starred in the Korean-Chinese film Sophie's Revenge, and starred in the Japanese mini-series I am GHOST and the Korean TV series Cain and Abel. In the series Cain and Abel, Ji Sub played the younger of two brothers - Cho In, a talented surgeon and also a cheerful, kind and open young man. He has a good job, a beloved family and a girlfriend, and an envying and jealous older brother Seong-woo, whose feelings are fueled by their mother's hatred. Ji Sub recorded a dramatic version of the song "Foolish Love" with Choi Hyun Joong (of V.O.S). The role of Cho In brought Ji Sub 4 awards in 2009: "Best Actor" (at the 22nd Grimae Awards), "Actor of the Year in Broadcasting" (at the 2009 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), "Top 10 Stars" and "Top Excellence Award, Actor" (at the 2009 SBS Drama Awards). In the same year, Ji Sub won "Best Dressed" at the 18th Buil Film Awards and received 4 more awards for his role in "Unedited Film": "Best New Actor, Film" (at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards), " Rising Star Asia Award" (at the 8th New York Asian Film Festival) and "Best New Actor" (at the 10th Busan Film Critics Awards and 18th Buil Film Awards).

In 2010, the actor published his own photo essay titled "So Ji-sub's Journey". The book includes photographs and stories of the actor about his life since his debut, his interactions with other celebrities and innermost thoughts and experiences. The photo essay entered the bestseller list 10 days after going on sale. In addition, Ji Sub played the main role in the military series “Route No. 1” and recorded the OST “The Sound Of Memory” for it. Despite a large budget and expected high ratings, the series was only able to attract about 6% of viewers.

In 2010, Ji Sub won "Achievement in Cultural Exchange" (47th Daejong Film Festival), "International Style Icon" (3rd Style Icon Awards), and "Best Dressed Male of the Year" (2010 2010 Korea Lifestyle Awards).

In 2011, Ji Sub published his second photo essay "Only You with So Ji Sub", released the single album and music video "Pick Up Line", and starred in the film "Always" in which he played the lead role. His character, Cheol Min, is a man with a dark past. At night, he moonlights as a caretaker in the parking lot, his workplace is a small gatehouse with a small TV. One day, he meets Jung Hwa (Han Hyo Joo), a blind girl who often came to "watch" TV shows with her former watchman. Cheol Min and Jung Hwa fall in love with each other. However, Chul Min soon finds out, which is part of the reason Jung Hwa went blind. Hoping to restore her sight, he goes with her to the hospital, where the doctors tell them that Jung Hwa has a chance to see the world around him again. In online cinemas, tickets for the film premiere were sold out in a record 7 seconds. In 2011, Always opened the Busan International Film Festival. For all the time at the box office, the film has collected more than 6 million US dollars. In the same year, the role of Chul Min earned Ji Sub the Grand Prize (Daesang) for Acting in Film nomination at the 19th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards. In addition, he received the Special Achievement Award at the 2011 Korea Tourism Awards. Also, in 2011, Ji Sub guested on the variety show Infinite Challenge (260, 264-265 ep).

In 2012, Ji Sub recorded his first mini-album "Corona Borealis", released a music video for the song "Some Kind of Story" from this album, and also presented the magazine "SONICe Vol. 1". The filmography of the actor that year was supplemented by the role of a killer in the film "Killer" and the role of a policeman in the TV series "Ghost". The latter brought Ji Sub 2 wins at the 2012 SBS Drama Awards: "Top 10 Stars" and "Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Drama Special".

In 2013, Ji Sub released his second mini album "6PM...Ground" and music videos for 2 songs from it: "6PM...Ground" and "Picnic". In the same year, he played the title role in the series "Lord of the Sun". Joo Jun Won (Ji Sub) is an arrogant, greedy and selfish employee of a large company. One day, he learns that Tae Gong Shil (Gong Hyo Jin), a girl who works at the same company, can see ghosts. Joon-won decides to use her gift for his own benefit, but slowly begins to fall in love with her. Starting from a high position, the series, throughout the entire period of broadcast, maintained a high rating. "Lord of the Sun" was a success not only in Korea, but also in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore in 2014, and in Indonesia, Tamil Nadu and the United Arab Emirates in 2015. In addition to even more popularity, the series brought Ji Sub 2 wins at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars and Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries.

In 2014, Ji Sub released a new mini-album "18 Years" and 2 music videos: "18 Years" and "Boy Go" to fans. In addition, he took part in the recording of the 360th episode of the program "Infinite Challenge" and starred in the romantic web series "One Sunny Day", which was broadcast on one of the cable channels in Thailand.

In 2015, Ji Sub made a cameo appearance in the TV series Warm and Cozy. In July, he released another single-album "So Ganzi", which included two versions of the song of the same name: "black" and "white". In August, Ji Sub and Soul Dive released the music video for both versions of "So Ganzi" and their new collaboration song "Cola Bottle BABY". In September 2015, the film "Sado" was released, in which Ji Sub played a cameo role. In October 2015, the filming of the series "Oh My Venus" began. Ji Sub will play the lead role in it, his partner will be actress Shin Min Ah. In the story, Ji Sub's character Yong Ho, a professional coach who has worked with many celebrities, takes control of a 33-year-old lawyer, Joo Eun (Min Ah). Once she had a beautiful appearance and figure, but now she has a lot of excess weight and health problems. While training, Yong-ho and Joo-eun reveal their emotional wounds and gradually fall in love with each other. The start of the show is scheduled for the second half of November 2015.

Personal life

Quote: "When I'm in love, I can love one person like crazy."

Ideal type: at least 168 cm, with long hair. When I was younger, my first focus was on appearance. Now more important for him is not the beauty of the girl, but her mind. He claims that when he has a relationship, he will not hide them from society. I would also like to be able to just walk with my girlfriend, holding hands with her, like ordinary couples. He believes that before marriage, you should meet with your chosen one for at least one year. He used to say that he wants to get married before 35, but since he has already crossed that age, it would be great to get married before 40. Dreams of having many children. Due to his busy schedule, Ji Sub is not able to devote much time to his loved one, so he needs a girl who will be attentive to him and will be understanding of his work.

In 2009, there was a rumor that Ji Sub and his Cain & Abel co-star Han Ji Min were married or about to get married. However, the agencies of both artists not only denied this information, but also added that Ji Sub and Ji Min have never been in a relationship. Ji Sub felt guilty towards Ji Min that these rumors could negatively affect her career.

In December 2013, dating rumors about Ji Sub and After School member Lee Joo Young resurfaced on the Internet. According to sources, the couple has been dating for a year and 4 months, which is known to close acquaintances of the artists. However, Ji Sub and Joo Young's reps stated that they do meet occasionally, but their relationship is nothing more than friendly.

Nickname: Sonic (short for "So Nice") He likes it better when he is addressed by his first name rather than a nickname.
Likes to take pictures and travel. At first, after the debut, he often traveled to the United States, but with the advent of social networks, it became more difficult to go somewhere to enjoy the beauty of nature in peace and quiet.
Favorite number: 51 (explains this by the fact that thinking about 49%, always strives to reach 51%).
Trains 6 days a week.
Likes fatty foods. However, due to the fact that he gains weight easily, Ji Sub often has to go on a diet.
Ji Sub has poor eyesight. Therefore, during his debut, he often did not recognize his older colleagues and did not greet them, because of which those around him began to consider him ill-mannered and rude.
Featured in music videos: Turbo - "Goodbye Yesterday" (1997), Ryu Chan - "For You" (1999), Lee Hyun Woo - "The End" (2001), Jang Hye Jin - "Beautiful Days" (2001), Jo Sung Mo - "Mr. Flower" (2005), Soya n Sun - "Smiling Goodbye" (2010), Seo In Guk - "Take" (2011).
Admires actor Ahn Sung Gi. Among foreign actors like Edward Norton.
Close friend: Song Seung Heon.
In clothes he prefers a simple, free style. Most of the wardrobe is black.
Feels uncomfortable on variety shows.
He considers acting to be hard work. Many times there were moments when I wanted to leave this profession and / or just run away somewhere. At such times, heart-to-heart talks with friends only make him more depressing, so Ji Sub usually stays at home alone - this allows him to calm down and put his thoughts in order.
Waking up in the morning, it is difficult for him to fall asleep again.
Surprised when he hears that he is attractive or popular.
Thinks he's more of a listener than a speaker. Therefore, he considers himself a boring person and I am sure that girls also consider this trait of his character boring.
In 2010, he was named Goodwill Ambassador for Gangwon Province. Later, a 51 km section of Gangwon-do road was named after him ("So Ji Sub Road").
In 2011, he opened his own agency 51K (51 is his favorite number, K is Kingdom).
Agreed to shoot in the film "Killer" 5 hours after reading the script.
Quote: "I must be happy now to be happy in the future."

Biography

Insecure as a child and teenager, So Ji Sub trained to become a professional swimmer.
He went into modeling only because he wanted to pose next to the famous hip-hop singer Kim Sung-jae, who was the face of a famous clothing brand at the time. So Ji Sub says, "I never really set out to become a celebrity. My life is hip hop and swimming. I became a model because I wanted to see Kim Sung Jae and it was the best way to make easy money."
Now his family consists of parents and a younger sister. He grew up as a weak boy, so at the age of 10, his parents gave him to swim. For the next 10 years, he competed in swimming competitions and even won a medal in the Korean National Games.

In 1995, So Ji Sub was a model for the clothing company STORM. He got the job by going out with a friend to audition for company. His friend didn't get a job. Two years later, So Ji Sub made his television debut in the SBS drama 'Model'.
In 1996, he made his debut in the sitcom Three Guys and Three Girls. He then participated in episodes of films and a dozen more TV shows before he landed the lead role in the drama “Amazing Proposal” in 2001. The show was well received by viewers and other offers followed.

The next drama was “We're Dating Now” in 2002. In the same year, he starred in “Shoes for Cinderella”. Then he starred in his first full-screen film "I can not live without robbery."
He landed his career-defining role in the KBS drama "I'm Sorry, I Love You" with co-star Lim Su-Jeong in 2004. This drama brought him recognition not only in Korea, but throughout Asia. Before that, in the same year, she starred in “Memories of Bali”.
After the drama "I'm Sorry, I Love You," So Ji Sub was drafted into the army for 2 years. After retiring from his service in April 2007, So Ji Sub accepted an invitation to star in the low-budget film Raw Film, written and directed by Kim Ki-duk. This film brought him even more popularity and success.

In 2009, So Ji Sub appeared for the first time in five years in his first big-budget TV drama for SBS "Cain and Abel".
Then So Ji Sub, along with actresses Zhang Ziyi (Ziyi Zhang) and Fan Bingbing (Bingbing Fan) in “Sophia's Revenge”, financed by China. At the Korean press conference for “Sophie's Revenge,” So Ji Sub stated, “After serving in the military, I wanted to challenge myself as an actor with new projects and China is a fresh start.”
In 2012, he played a detective in the drama “Ghost” along with actress Lee Yong Hee.
In 2013, So Ji Sub played the wealthy president of the shopping mall “Kingdom” alongside Gong Hyo Jin in the mystical drama “Lord of the Sun” written by the Hong Sisters. The drama was a big hit and had a lot of fans.
Other activity.
On February 17, 2011, So Ji Sub released the digital single "Pick Up Line".
In March 2012, So Ji Sub released his first mini-album “Corona Borealis” in collaboration with songwriter Kim Kun-woo, vocal coach Mellow, soprano Han Kyung-mi, and singers Ho Gak (Huh Gak) and Bobby Kim (Bobby Kim). Bobby Kim even praised So Ji Sub, saying that he has great talent. So Ji Sub starred in the music video for the album's title track, "Some Kind of Story."

Seo Ji Sub sometimes feels awkward in the spotlight, however he enjoys interviews when he is being photographed or surrounded by a large number of people, and he says he has become more open lately.
-Seo Ji Sub loves hip hop and sometimes performs under the name "G-sonick".
-Seo Ji Sub is an avid photographer.
-After completing the contract with the acting agency BOF in 2009, So Ji Sub is going to start his own company and be his manager.

Awards

2000 SBS Drama Awards - Best Actor (Joa, Joa, Cheers of the Women)
2001 Fashion Models Award - Ms & Mr Davidoff Award
2003 SBS Drama Awards - Top 10 Stars (Thousand Years of Love)
2003 SBS Drama Awards - Grand Prize (Thousand Years of Love)
2004 40th Baeksang Arts Award - Popular Award (Memories of Bali)
2004 KBS Drama Awards - Best Couple (I'm Sorry I Love You)
2004 KBS Drama Awards - Netizen Award (Sorry, I Love You)
2004 KBS Drama Awards - Popular Award (Sorry, I Love You)
2004 KBS Drama Awards - Outstanding Lead Actor (Sorry, I Love You)
2005 41st Baeksang Arts Awards - Best Actor (Sorry, I Love You)
2008 25th Best Jeanist Awards - Best Jeanist (international category)
2008 28th Korea Film Critics Association - Best Actor (Unedited Film)
2008 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best Actor (Uncut Film)
2009 45th Baeksang Arts Awards - Best Actor (Unedited Film)
2009 8th New York Asian Film Festival - Asian Rising Star Award (Uncut Film)
2009 10th Busan Film Critics Awards - Best Actor (Uncut Film)
2009 18th Buil Film Awards - Best Actor (Unedited Film)
2009 Grimay Award - Best Actor (Cain and Abel)
2009 Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism - Broadcast Actor of the Year (Cain and Abel)
2009 SBS Drama Awards - Top 10 Stars (Cain and Abel)
2009 SBS Drama Awards - Grand Prize (Cain & Abel)
2010 47th Daejeon Film Festival - Cultural Exchange Success
2010 3rd Style Icon Award - International Style Icon
2010 Korea Lifestyle Awards - Best Dressed Man of the Year
2011 Korea Tourism Awards - Special Achievement Award
2011 19th Korea Culture and Entertainment Awards - Grand Prize (Always)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Leading Actor in a Special Drama (Ghost/Phantom)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars (Ghost/Phantom)
2013 SBS Drama Awards: Main Actor (mini-series) - So Ji Sub (Lord of the Sun)
2013 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars - So Ji Sub (Lord of the Sun)

This low velvety voice will drive even the most sophisticated listener crazy. In one interview, this abs man said, "My life is hip-hop and swimming." And even though today So Ji Sub is no longer the king of swimming, acting and music fully reveal his talents.

Listing the entire filmography of Ji Sub can be quite a long time. Of the most famous works - "A delightful offer", "Lord of the sun", "Only you", "Oh my Venus". His acting talent is undeniable, because each role reveals a personality from a new side. It's even scary to think what a deep world is inside these 180 centimeters and 70 kilograms of beauty. Thanks to his appearance, which is not quite typical for "Korean opps", So Ji Sub stands out and is remembered. And in his interviews, he talks about the fact that in life he is rather modest and even slightly boring. Well, a little self-criticism in character doesn't hurt, because there shouldn't be too perfect people.

In addition to acting, Ji Sub is into photography and looks for inspiration in small things that many would not pay attention to. And of course, hip-hop has not disappeared from the life of this Korean talent. When an opportunity arises not only to listen to music, but also to create it, it is difficult not to take advantage of this chance. And So Ji Sub began to record music tracks: lyrical and dynamic, of course, not forgetting the "dark" hip-hop. A couple of clips below to make the atmosphere hotter ...

When a person with taste takes up the matter, then everything is simply “doomed” to success. Ji Sub's music is quite diverse, but it literally exudes quality, taste and style, every note, every pause, every sound of the melody is saturated. Compositions can be put on repeat and experience a variety of emotions at the behest of the conqueror of the connection between music and the human soul.

Why do some make their way to the top, while others go with the flow? A person constantly has situations when you can betray a dream ... But how important it is to remain faithful to your destiny! Then fate will surely give a chance to prove themselves. So Ji Sub loved music, it helped him not to give up when the devastation from the impossibility of changing something made him give up ... But if you can endure, then this is not the limit. If you go, then sooner or later you can get on the right path. When So Ji Sub was at the top, he could be content with acting and rest on his laurels while enjoying the love of the public. But the passion for music took over. This is how melodies and lyrics appeared, which, perhaps, right now inspire someone with a desire to go forward and fight for a happy future.

Biography

The only son in the family, Ji Sub grew up without a father with his mother and older sister. “He and his older sister were raised by one mother, so from childhood he saw how hard people close to him work. By the way, the characters he played were also deprived of parental love, I think this also played the role of such a “quality-real” game of Seo.

He was not yet able to help his family, so he became interested in swimming. And although he did not take perseverance and ability to work, he was never appreciated. Perhaps he did not quite believe in his abilities, and therefore did not go to additional classes. Subi later said, "I was one of those kids who sat quietly in the corner while the people around them just didn't notice." If you consider that he is quiet, shy, calm by nature, then everything immediately becomes clear. If we talk about character, then he is a very caring person, and not only in relation to his family, but also to friends and acquaintances.

And yet, he is a patriot, he loves his country very much. Educated at the Korean National Sports University, Chon-Un University, majoring in Acting. Professional swimmer, medalist of the National Athletic Team. Career, by the way, began quite unexpectedly. Accompanying his friend for an audition, he was noticed by a photographer. When he was offered to try himself, he was very confused, because he did not even think about such a chance. In the end, they didn't take a friend. And he began a new page in life. In the cinema, he received great popularity and love from the audience for his roles in television series. One of the most successful, and brought many awards, is his work in the TV series "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (2004). Hobby - all kinds of sports. Started his career as a model. He completed his two years of military service (demobilized) in April 2007. While serving in the army, he went home every week.

1997 - for some reason, many were sure (I, of course, mean critics) that he would succeed with great difficulty, they say, this is just another pretty face. Although Lee Kang Hoon put it a little differently. “Pure sex, huh? He definitely has potential,” and with that, he invited Seo to appear in the film Model / Model In 1998, he worked in the drama Three guys and three girls. After this work, Subi intended to leave, but the viewer was already imbued with warmth and did not want to let go. There is almost no screen time, but it is enough to be noticed and awarded an award in the New Face nomination. (SBS Drama Awards: New Actor Award).

2002 was marked in Subi's life with two paintings; Delicious Proposa - plays a negative role in which critics finally note his talent. 2002 He worked on the dramas We are dating now, Glass shoes and the movie Can "t live without robbery. Critics are increasingly praising him and noticing progress in the game. Three of So Ji Sub's works entered the top 10 of the best series, namely: I'm sorry, I love you, Memories of Bali, Cain and Abel.

Personal life
Quote: "When I'm in love, I can love one person like crazy."
Ideal type: at least 168 cm, with long hair. When I was younger, my first focus was on appearance. Now more important for him is not the beauty of the girl, but her mind. He claims that when he has a relationship, he will not hide them from society. I would also like to be able to just walk with my girlfriend, holding hands with her, like ordinary couples.

He believes that before marriage, you should meet with your chosen one for at least one year. He used to say that he wants to get married before 35, but since he has already crossed that age, it would be great to get married before 40. Dreams of having many children. Due to his busy schedule, Ji Sub is not able to devote much time to his loved one, so he needs a girl who will be attentive to him and will be understanding of his work.

Interesting Facts

... Nickname: Sonic (short for "So Nice"). He likes it better when he is addressed by his first name rather than a nickname.
... Likes to take pictures and travel. At first, after the debut, he often traveled to the United States, but with the advent of social networks, it became more difficult to go somewhere to enjoy the beauty of nature in peace and quiet.
... Favorite number: 51 (explains this by the fact that thinking about 49%, always strives to reach 51%).

...He trains 6 days a week.
... Likes fatty foods. However, due to the fact that he gains weight easily, Ji Sub often has to go on a diet.
... Ji Sub has poor eyesight. Therefore, during his debut, he often did not recognize his older colleagues and did not greet them, because of which those around him began to consider him ill-mannered and rude.
...He starred in video clips: Turbo - "Goodbye Yesterday" (1997), Ryu Chan - "For You" (1999), Lee Hyun Woo - "The End" (2001), Jang Hye Jin - "Beautiful Days" (2001 ), Jo Sung Mo - “Mr. Flower" (2005), Soya n Sun - "Smiling Goodbye" (2010), Seo In Guk - "Take" (2011).
...Admires actor Ahn Sung Gi. Among foreign actors like Edward Norton.
... Close friend: Song Seung Heon.
... In clothes he prefers a simple, free style. Most of the wardrobe is black.

Feels uncomfortable on variety shows.
... Considers acting hard work. Many times there were moments when I wanted to leave this profession and / or just run away somewhere. At such times, heart-to-heart talks with friends only make him more depressing, so Ji Sub usually stays at home alone - this allows him to calm down and put his thoughts in order.

...Waking up in the morning, it is difficult for him to fall asleep again.
... Surprised when he hears that he is attractive or popular.
... Thinks he's more of a listener than a speaker. Therefore, he considers himself a boring person and I am sure that girls also consider this trait of his character boring.
... In 2010, he was named Goodwill Ambassador for Gangwon Province. Later, a 51 km section of Gangwon-do road was named after him ("So Ji Sub Road").
... In 2011, he opened his own agency 51K (51 is his favorite number, K is Kingdom).
... Agreed to shoot in the film "Killer" 5 hours after reading the script.
... Quote: "I must be happy now to be happy in the future."

Dramas:
Oh my Venus! / Oh My Venus
One Sunny Day / One Sunny Day
Lord of the sun
Cain and Abel
Ghost
Agreeably Warm / Warm and Cozy
Road Number One
U-Turn
Mianhada, Saranghanda / I'm sorry, I love you
What Happened in Bali / Memories of Bali
Thousand Years of Love / A thousand years of love
Glass Slippers / Shoes for Cinderella
We Are Dating Now

Movies:
Sado (2015)
A Company Man / Artist (2012)
Only You (2011)
Sofia's Revenge (2009)
Kitaro: Millennium Curse (2008)
Unedited Film (2008)
Steal If You Can (2002)
Precious Memories (1998)

How good is that! It only gets better with age...

In 2010, Ji Sub published the book "So Ji-sub's Road" (So Ji Sub's Road).
Already in 10 days it became a bestseller, it was reprinted 3 times.
The book is a collection of photos from the last 13 years of Ji Sub's acting career. In it, he describes his thoughts on "Romeo and Juliet" (I'm Sorry I Love You is often compared to this story), why he likes rainy days. He also talks about meetings with other famous people.
Fans are very interested in this book as Ji Sub is usually very quiet and doesn't talk much about his life.