So Ji Sub Profile
- Birth Name: So Ji Sub (소지섭 )
- Stage Name: So Ji Sub (소지섭 )
- Nationality: South Korean
- Date of Birth: 4 November 1977
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Chinese Zodiac: Snake
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 70 kg
- Blood Type: O+
- Agency: 51K Entertaiment
- VLive: 51k
- Agency Profile: SO JI SUB
So Ji Sub Facts & TMI
- So Ji Sub was born in Seoul, South Korea.
- He is active as an actor, singer, and also model.
- He really likes hip-hop.
- His family members are parents, sister, and wife.
- Ji Sub married Cho Eun Jung (Cho Un-Jeong) who is a South Korean former announcer and reporter, on April 7th, 2020.
- Ji Sub spent his school age in Shinkwang Elementary School, Gwangseong Middle School, and Gwangseong High School.
- He once took a college for sport in Korea National Sport University (KNSU) – Seoul, but dropped out.
- Later on, he took the bachelor degree in major of acting arts in Chungwoon University.
- He fulfilled his Public Service on February 28th 2005 – April 27th 2007.
- His first debut was in 1995 as the winner of ‘STORM’ 1st exclusive model competition.
- Ji Sub dreamed of becoming an athlete or professional swimmer. He was active as a swimmer and water polo player on national level before becoming an actor/entertainer.
- In 1998, Ji Sub appeared in the MBC’s sitcom titled “Three Guys and Three Girls”.
- As a hip-hop singer, Ji Sub has released some singles since 2008 and albums since 2011.
- He even used a stage name and was known as “G” when he sang his first single.
- On his first music video, Lonely Life (2008), actor Yoo Seung Ho appeared as the main model.
- Ji Sub also sang one of the original soundtracks for several dramas which he starred in.
- His current agency, 51K Entertainment is the agency that was established by So Ji Sub himself in 2009.
- Ok Taecyeon 2PM also joins 51K Entertainment as one of their actors.
- Even though Ji Sub has an impressive body proportion, but he is know as a fashion terrorist. Because he personally prefers to wear casual and comfortable clothes, and a bit random or sometimes careless.
- He ever once ran a cafe named Twosome Place 51K Store from 2011 to 2013.
- Senior actor Sung Dong Il is one of his seniors at high school.
- In an interview, Ji Sub revealed that he has balloon phobia.
- As long as his career, Ji Sub has been achieving 33 awards such as SBS Drama Awards and Fashion Model Awards.
Movies
- Alien | (2021)
- Confession | (2020) as Yoo Min Ho
- Be with You | (2018) as Woo Jin
- The Battleship Island | (2017) as Choi Chil Sung
- The Throne | (2015) as King Jeongjo (cameo)
- A Company Man | (2012) as Ji Hyeong Do
- Always | (2011) as Cheol Min
- Sophie’s Revenge | (2009)
- Rough Cut | (2008) as Gang Pae
- Gegege no Kitaro: Kitaro and the Millennium Curse | (2008)
- Can’t Live Without Robbery | (2002) as Choi Kang Jo
TV Series
- Doctor Lawyer | (MBC / 2022) as Han Yi Han
- My Secret, Terrius | (MBC / 2018) as Kim Bon
- Oh My Venus | (KBS2 / 2015-2016) as Kim Young Ho
- Warm and Cozy | (MBC / 2015) as cafe owner (ep.1)
- The Master’s Sun | (SBS / 2013) as Joo Joong Won (Master)
- Phantom | (SBS / 2012) as Kim Woo Hyun / Park Gi-Young
- Road No. 1 | (MBC / 2010) as Lee Jang Woo
- I am GHOST | (BEE TV / 2009)
- Cain and Abel | (SBS / 2009) as Lee Cho In
- Sorry, I Love You | (KBS2 / 2004) as Cha Moo Hyuk
- Memories of Bali | (SBS / 2004) as Kang In Wook
- Love of Thousands Years | (SBS / 2003)
- Glass Slippers | (SBS / 2002)
- We Are Dating Now | (SBS / 2002)
- Law Firm | (SBS / 2001) as Choi Jang Jeun
- Delicious Proposal | (MBC / 2001) as Jang Hee Moon
- Long Way | (SBS / 2001)
- Cheers for the Women | (SBS / 2000)
- 8 Love Stories | (SBS / 1999-2000) as Cheol Soo (Ep.6 “Miss Hip-pop & Mr Rock”)
- Three Guys and Three Girls | (MBC / 1999)
- Model | (SBS / 1997)
TV Movies
- MBC Best Theater – What You Cherish Can Never Be Forgotten | (MBC / 1998)
Awards
2018 MBC Drama Awards
- Grand Prize’ (“My Secret, Terrius”)
- Best Actor (Wednesday & Thursday Drama) (“My Secret, Terrius”)
2015 KBS Drama Awards
- Best Actor (“Oh My Venus”)
- Best Couple Award (“Oh My Venus”)
2013 SBS Drama Awards
- Best Actor (mini series) (“The Master’s Sun”)
Ten Star Award (“The Master’s Sun”)
- 2012 SBS Drama Awards
Best Actor (drama special) (“Phantom”)
- Ten Star Award (“Phantom”)
2011 (19th) Korean Culture Entertainment Award
- Grand Award for Acting (“Always”)
2009 (45th) BaekSang Arts Awards
- Best New Actor (“Rough Cut”)
2008 (28th) Critics Choice Awards
- Best Actor (“Rough Cut”)
2008 (29th) Blue Dragon Film Awards
- Best New Actor (“Rough Cut”)
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