So Ji-Sub
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- Name: So Ji-Sub / So Ji-Seob
- Hangul: 소지섭
- Birthdate: November 4, 1977
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Height: 183 cm.
- Blood Type: O
Biography
So Ji-Sub, born November 4, 1977, is a famous South Korean movie and television actor. His immediately family consists of his parents and one younger sister. While growing up, So Ji-Sub was weak so starting from the age of 10 he started to swim. For the next 10 years he competed as a swimmer and eventually won a medal at the national Korean games.
In 1995 Ji-Sub debuted as a model for clothing company STORM. He got the job after a friend asked Ji-seob to accompany him to a modeling audition. His friend failed to get the job, but Ji-Sub was selected. Two years later, Ji-Sub made his television acting debut in the SBS drama series "Model." His breakthrough role came several years later in the 2004 KBS drama "Sorry, I Love You" (Mihanhamda, Saranghanda) with co-star Lim Su-Jeong.
After Ji-Sub's breakout performance in "Sorry, I Love You" his acting career was placed on hold starting in February, 2006 while he served his mandatory two year military requirement. After Ji-Sub's discharge in April, 2007, he then signed on for the relatively low-budget film "Rough Cut" scripted & produced by Ki-duk Kim. Ji-seob was not satisfied with his earlier performance in the 2002 film "Can't Live Without Robbery" and became drawn to the character of Gang-pae in "Rough Cut" due to the depth of his character and his position in life.
"Rough Cut" would go on to garner critical and commercial success, helping to make So Ji-Sub even more popular. In 2009 Ji-seob appeared in his first television drama in five years with the big-budget SBS series "Cain and Abel." Ji-Sub then signed to work on the internationally financed film "Sophie's Revenge," in a supporting role opposite Chinese actresses Ziyi Zhang & Bingbing Fan. At the Korean press conference for "Sophie's Revenge" So Ji-Sub stated, "After getting out of the military I wanted to challenge myself as an actor with new projects, and China is a new start."[1]
Notes
- So Ji-Sub at times felt uncomfortable in the spotlight not enjoying interviews, having photos taken of him, or being surrounded by large groups of people, but he says now he has become more open in recent years.
- Ji-Sub loves hip-hop and sometimes performs under the name "G-sonick."
- Ji-Sub is an avid photographer.
- After his contract with talent agency BOF concluded in 2009, Ji-seob is in the process of starting his own management company and plans to work as his own agent.
- On February 17, 2011 So Ji-Sub released digital single "Pick Up Line". A teaser for the music video was released on February 10th featuring comedy actors Jeong Jun-Ha & Kim Byeong-Man. The full video music will be on released February 17 and will not include footage from the teaser.
- Read Q&A for movie "Always" with So Ji-Sub, Han Hyo-Joo and director Song Il-Gon (from press conference at the 2011 Busan International Film Festival).
Movies
- A Company Man | Huisawon (2012)
- Always | Ohjik Geudaeman (2011)
- Sophie's Revenge (2009)
- Rough Cut | Yeonghwanun Yeonghwada (2008)
- Gegege no Kitaro: Sennen noroi uta (2008)
- Can't Live Without Robbery | Dodookmatgo motsala (2002) - Choi, Kang-jo
Television
TV Dramas
- Ghost | Yoo Ryung (SBS / 2012) - Detective Kim Woo-Hyun
- Road No. 1 | Rodeu Neombeowon (MBC / 2010) - Lee Jang-Woo
- I am GHOST (BEE TV / 2009)
- Cain and Abel | Kaingwa Abel (SBS / 2009) - Lee Cho-In
- Sorry, I Love You | Mihanhamda, Saranghanda (KBS / 2004) - Cha Moo-Hyuk
- Something Happened In Bali | Ballieseo saengkin il (SBS / 2004) - Kang In-Wook
- Love of Thousands Years | Cheonnyeonjiae (SBS / 2003)
- Glass Slippers | Yuri Goodu (SBS / 2002)
- We Are Dating Now | Jikeumeun Yeonaejung (SBS / 2002)
- Law Firm | Lopeom (SBS / 2001) - Choi Jang-Jeun
- Delicious Proposal | Mashineun Cheonghun (MBC / 2001)
- Long Way | Meon Kil (SBS / 2001)
- Cheers for the Women | Yeoja Manse (2000)
- 8 Love Stories (SBS / 1999)
- Three Guys and Three Girls | Namja set Yeoja set (MBC / 1999)
- Model (SBS / 1997)
TV Movies
- MBC Best Theater - What You Cherish Can Never Be Forgotten | Beseuteugukjang - Kanjikhan Keoteun Ithyeojiji Ahnneunda (MBC / 1998)
Awards
- Grand Award for Acting (Always) - 2011 (19th) Korean Culture Entertainment Award - December 15m 2011
- Best New Actor (Rough Cut) - 2009 (45th) PaekSang Arts Awards - February 27, 2009
- Best Actor (Rough Cut) - 2008 (28th) Critics Choice Awards - November, 2008
- Best New Actor (Rough Cut) - 2008 (29th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 20, 2008
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References
- Korean Actor So Ji-sub to Court Zhang Ziyi Onscreen, "Korea Times," August 14, 2009.
kesheryl Says:
Apr 11 2012 7:47 am
wow very well made movie great acting very inspiring and here you again you did not disappoint me that you are really good actor the role that you act is such a difficult portrayal but you've done very well . and also good team up of both of you guys the concept was amazing. very heart felt that make me cry what a romantic . love is everthing..
prabha Says:
Jan 17 2012 3:25 am
hello korea..........
i love the way how you act..............it directly touches my heart,u are such a awesome actor.i look forward to watch your some other acts.......
NewKDramaAddict Says:
Jan 15 2012 7:35 pm
Just finished Sorry I Love You recently and all I can say is what great acting So Ji-Sup! He has gained a new fan!!
MK Says:
Dec 31 2011 4:36 pm
Wow! I never thought I would post a message on a board but there is always a first for everything!
Where do I begin? How about "Hello" for starters? :-)
Mr. So Ji Sub, you truly are an amazing actor. It's a great experience to watch your films. The emotions you portray in each roles are deep-felt to the core. Thank you!
I hope you have a wonderful and prosperous New Year.
All the best to you, always!
박 비앙가 Says:
Dec 01 2011 12:25 pm
사랑해요
박 뱌앙가 Says:
Dec 01 2011 12:24 pm
사랑해요!!!
Meram Mohamed Says:
Nov 10 2011 6:30 am
oppaaaaaa I love you a loooooot and I am dying to watch " always"or "only you" and I looking forward to buy your books the way and always
Wish you a happy year full of luck, happiness and success
stay strong and healthy .. and I sooo happy that you quit smoking
take care of your self
oppaa ♥♥♥ fighting ♥♥♥
소지섭 씨 사랑해
salanghae
bimba Says:
Oct 07 2011 8:18 pm
i ve just discovered HIM !!!! he really good actor, with a different aparence and personality that we used to see in other korean actors in the best possible way!! really like him , cant wait to watch his latest movie ALWAYS.Waiting for more!!!
chaepenn Says:
Sep 09 2011 9:01 am
i hope you and chae rim reunites in a new drama soon. i like your team up in " cheers for the woman and were dating now?
sunmi Says:
Aug 01 2011 1:25 am
So Ji Seob remains as my first and final love..for his actung.his passion.his smile.for everything he possesses..
non sibi Says:
Apr 24 2011 8:09 am
Comment #22
lattana Says:
Sep 09 2010 10:22 am
.....I have to learn getting stronger everyday, however from my sincere and kind-hearted, people are always getting advantage over me.
Lattana do not let anyone use you or take advantage over you! Stay strong!
Do not be afraid to say NO if you have to.
Do not be afraid to say I AM SORRY if you have to.
Let the past behind, concentrate to your future, move forward.
Go out, see the world, face the problems, interact with various societies/people.
You may learn from them, you may learn a lot.
Be a good lawyer who stands for the unfortunate people.
Ganbatte !!
lala Says:
Apr 19 2011 8:20 am
love him ^^ ♥♥
sambin Says:
Mar 28 2011 12:27 pm
i love u sooo soooo sooo much!!!!
my wish my dream is just to meet u once in my real life before i die,,,
wish u gudluck for your upcoming days darling,,
take care god bless ya!!!
love u soo soo sooo much dearmost so ji seob!!! muahhhh
cullengabriela Says:
Feb 15 2011 2:48 am
i wached you in Park Young Ah funeral..........feels like i wanna cried....!!!you look so sad just like i wactched u in I'm sorry i love u...!!!!just be strong!!!!!u still the best
cullengabriela Says:
Feb 15 2011 2:47 am
i wached you in Park Young Ah funeral..........feels like i wanna cried....!!!you look so sad just like i wactched u in sorry i loved u...!!!!just be strong!!!!!u still the best
Marie Says:
Jan 22 2011 7:16 am
Hi So Ji Sub! When I first watched "I'm sorry I love you ", at the end I asked myself " Who is this talented actor? :o ". Then I started to watch " Sophie's Revenge" ; "Rough Cut " and yesterday I finished watching "Cain and Abel", God I do love your role in this one, but I was so frustrated when you got shot, because in "I'm sorry I love you" you got shot too, and I was like "Why does he always have to get shot? -.-' ". But I love the way you treat Young Ji, in "Cain and Abel", it's so adorable *.*
Your a very talented actor, charming, sweet, very hard-working! And your face, I love you face, it's so cute, ohhhh and your hands, I think you have a very sexy hands! *.*
I wish I could meet you in person......<3
Please, don't stop acting! Wish you all the best things in the world! ;)
sylvia navarro Says:
Dec 13 2010 8:15 am
I have been a big fan of So Ji Sub eversince I watched I'm Sorry I Love You. He's such an exemplary actor.He's good looking, charming, great and sensitive actor. I wished I could see you in person but I think that It will just be a forever wish. Anyway, I will just be happy seeing him on dramas, I wish him more power for everything that he will do.
ayumi Says:
Nov 18 2010 11:09 pm
I love so ji soeb...
I wanna meet U...
nonsibi Says:
Nov 04 2010 3:25 pm
Have a happy 33rd birthday. Have a wonderful one and cheers :)
dewi Says:
Oct 08 2010 5:52 am
i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee u sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oh kang woo oppa
lattana Says:
Sep 09 2010 10:22 am
Hi So Ji sub, recently I feel addicted you very much I have watched all your drama works and movies and then after I have read the short story of you, there are some angle of you are similar with me. I was also born in November, but not 4th is 8th of me and same year with you. The point is that I have just got more confident and go out to talk with people at the age of 30, now I am still quite shy but my work and field of study are really need me to be strong so sometime i feel burden, I am master law student in the international course of the famous University in Japan. I have to learn getting stronger everyday, however from my sincere and kind-hearted, people are always getting advantage over me. Therefor I like stay at home and watch Korean drama, especailly the play that has you on it become my real friend now.
habla Says:
Aug 13 2010 10:28 pm
i love this actor so much....he is such a cute delecious guy that i want to eat him completeto...i wish to find someone like him here....i guess never...but i think he should gain a little more weight to appear more healthy like he was in sorry, i love you.......hhhhhhh habla speaking habal...salam.
non sibi Says:
Jul 12 2010 2:43 pm
A note to So Ji-sub, I hope he reads it on one fine day..
-----
It is sad that you've lost your dear friend, Park Yong-ha.
You cannot control Park's decision to end his own life that early morning.
Perhaps, until today, you are still questioning yourself, what if… what if…
But, it is not you to manage; every human being must be responsible to their own.
You must live full life and concentrate to your job in acting.
Am sure that Park Yong-ha will be smiling happy up there when he sees you shine on whatever you do.
You see, your life, as a popular actor, does not only belong to yourself, your families, your close friends any longer, but belongs to your fans too, your fans from all over the globe, who just happen to know you from your dramas/films’ acting.
So, keep up your good work, keep shining, be happy and stay healthy.
Cheers..
ilah Says:
Jun 23 2010 2:41 am
Good karakter so ji job
haticeee Says:
May 13 2010 10:21 am
so ji sub oppppaaaaa:)sarangeo
ı want to go to korea for him..
farah Says:
May 09 2010 11:23 pm
can't wait his new drama road no. 1
with kim ha neul and yoon kye sang
it would be amazing drama
aja aja fighting ji sub!!!!
evilive Says:
Jan 30 2010 4:13 pm
yep, he is so good in acting. hope to see more of him
nana Says:
Jan 10 2010 10:40 am
So Ji Sub is one of the best actor in the world. He is extremely brilliant and talented......I am so touched by all his tv drama & movies.... especially . Wish you all the best....Ji sub oppa!
EIBTSAM Says:
Dec 29 2009 12:24 am
hello ..
Ji Seob you are very brilliant actor & you always play you,r role with all of you,r heart ..
specially when you cry or scream it,s just totelly moves me ^^
i like you in (i'm sorry , i love you / Cain and Abel / Sophie's Revenge / U-Tern ) ..
and i cant wait to see u in a new drama ..
so good lock & keep up the good work ..
withe all my love
EIBTSAM .^^.
khalid Says:
Dec 26 2009 3:23 am
helloooo
i watched his wonderful drama (i'm sorry , i love you) and this drama is like my real story my family throw me out and no mum and dad
god bless you
we love in dubai so ji-seob
with all my love,
khalid
Sonicklism Says:
Nov 14 2009 3:36 pm
Admin staff, please put the whole 15 awards SoJiSub has got (2000-2009).
Not just only 2 awards as shown up there. For examples...
- 6 awards from Rough Cut
- 5 awards from I'm Sorry, I Love You
kinley Says:
Sep 25 2009 1:46 am
hi,
i am a bhutanese women (nursing std).
i watched the so ji soebs drama cain and avel.it made me cry and melt ,remained 24 hours awake without a minute asleep.it was extremely powerful.i loved him dearly.
muhah........ all the crews of that drama.keep it up
jedine Says:
Aug 28 2009 6:50 am
Love u in cain and abel
que mayet Says:
Jul 17 2009 8:39 pm
boiji anado neoreul neuggil sooga isseoseo
ni sarangdo ni haengbogdo
gyeolgoog naega ddo neoreul bae oong hane
seo oon hage seo oon hage ireogini
amoo maldo eobssi ddeo naga neun ge
mi wo hago miwo hago maeil gido hajiman
naenae neo man ddeo olla
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
cheon nyeoni jinado na neun neoreul mosijeo
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
neo reul gidari neunge naegen gajang swioon irinigga
an boorado anboo rado magyeon hage
hogsi jeonhaejilgga gido hajiman
miwo hago miwo hago maeil gido hajiman
naenae neoman ddeo olla
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
cheon nyeoni jinado na neun neoreul mosijeo
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
neo reul gidari neunge naegen gajang swioon irinigga
sarang hal sigani neomoo mojaratdeon oori geuddae
ji oo go ddo jiwo do neon ajig nama itneun de
do daeche eojjeoran marya naega cham miryeon hangeo ya
dashi neun an oneun geo ya babo cheoreom gidaril ggeoran marya
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
cheon nyeoni jinado na neun neoreul mosijeo
shimnyeoni jinado baegnyeoni jinado
neo reul gidari neunge
neo hana gidarineun ge
oot go isseo do dweryeo noon moori na
saranghee
yan Says:
Jul 16 2009 5:27 am
SJS is the best. Love u in cain and abel. Looking forward to your next drama.
cha moo roong Says:
Jun 01 2009 12:31 am
hai people of korea,
im moorong l like actres korea. ;like shin mini she very ciut girl.i want meet her 1 days,it is my hope for meet her.
Pi Says:
Apr 03 2009 8:24 pm
i'm a big fan of Korean drama because Korea have a lot of multi-talented actres and actors such as So Ji Seob, Ha Ji Won, etc. I think So Ji Seob is a very brilliant actor and entertainner. He always play his role in the movie or serial with all of his heart-very totally!!!
I'm Sorry I Love You has rock my mind and also my emotion when i watched it.BRILLIANT MOVIE with BRILLIANT STORY and BRILLIANT ACTOR!!!
keep on rockin' ajoshi, keep down to earth&please don't stop do acting....wish u all the best things in the world!
Sarangheyo Ji Seob!!!!!!!!!!!!!
eve pamela Says:
Mar 21 2009 9:38 am
hi, i pray that you're healthy and doing well these days! i'll always be here to support you. saranghe, jisub oppa!
Vishal Says:
Jan 16 2009 8:57 am
Man....so ji sub is d best actor i've ever seen... U rock buddy...m totally inspired by u...just wanna meet u once
andes Says:
Jan 05 2009 6:50 am
i like!
andrea Says:
Nov 24 2008 1:39 pm
i love this actor is very cute...^_^ SJS
haideh-kurdistan Says:
Nov 14 2008 11:24 am
hello korea
i'm a kurdish young woman and i'm abig fan of the korean drama and actors specially so ji-seob ,i watched his wonderful drama (i'm sorry , i love you) and i think he is not just a goodlooking man but also a talented actor , so good luck so ji-seob.