About So Ji Sub: 
So Ji Sub is a popular and celebrated South Korean actor, author, and rapper. Born on November 4, 1977, he loved swimming and hip-hop music as a child. Eventually, he began a career as a jeans model because he wanted to meet popular hip-hop artist Kim Sung Jae, who was endorsing a clothing line at the time.
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A long-time lover of hip-hop, So Ji Sub has also released a number of his own rap songs, including original tracks under the stage name “G” or “G-Sonic”, as part of the soundtrack for the television drama “Cain and Abel”. Multi-talented as he is, So Ji Sub also published a photo-essay collection called So Ji Sub’s Journey, which became a bestseller in Korea. This resulted in him becoming the first Korean actor to have a road named after him (a 51-kilometer trail in Gangwon Province). He has since published a second book of photo essays titled Only You With So Ji Sub and launched a magazine for his fans called SONICe, a combination of the words “Sonic'' and “so nice,” which is So Ji Sub’s nickname. It looks certain that So Ji Sub will be following many successes to come.
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It’s hard not to be curious about this handsome actor’s life. For fans eager to follow him, you may check out So Ji Sub’s Instagram account at @soji_sub. Like many other celebrity Instagram accounts, you will see the actor post pictures pertaining to his daily life and upcoming teasers for movies or dramas. Unfortunately, you won’t see any news of current or past So Ji Sub girlfriends or dating news - you’ll have to wait for the media news.
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So Ji Sub Movies and TV Shows&nbsp;
In 1995, So Ji Sub became a model for the jeans brand STORM, which allowed him to segue into acting. He then made his acting debut in the 1996 sitcom. It was not until the 2004 hit drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You” that So Ji Sub got his big break, becoming a top star and celebrated artist in Korea and throughout Asia. He has since starred in many popular television kdramas, including hits like “Ghost” (2012), “Master’s Sun” (2013), and “Oh My Venus“ (2015). It’s well known that So Ji Sub’s movies and dramas always hit the right notes. An experienced actor, any So Ji Sub movie or drama is enjoyable and worth a try. Catch the latest of his new shows on Rakuten Viki.

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Yoo Min Ho (Seo Ji Sub), an IT firm CEO, finds himself accused of murdering his lover Kim Se Hee (Nana) in a locked mountain lodge. With detectives convinced of his guilt, he hires ace lawyer Yang Shin Ae (Kim Yoon Jin) to prove his innocence. As Min Ho reveals details about a mysterious road accident and a potential blackmailer, Shin Ae begins investigating the complex case. Determined to uncover the truth behind Se Hee's death, she must navigate through conflicting evidence and hidden motives. This movie was based on the 2016 Spanish film "The Invisible Guest," offering a gripping legal thriller that challenges perceptions of guilt and innocence. "Confession" is a 2022 South Korean movie directed by Yoon Jong Seok.

Confession

In modern-day South Korea, Guard (Kim Woo Bin), a supernatural alien, and his flying robot sidekick Thunder manage prisoners trapped in human bodies. Their mission is to thwart evil aliens seeking escape from human forms. In 1391, bounty hunter Muruk (Ryu Jun Yeol) and pistol-wielding Ean (Kim Tae Ri) compete to find the powerful Divine Blade for a massive reward. When a spacecraft appears, creating a portal between times, Guard and his companions are suddenly transported to the past, confronting unexpected challenges. The race for the Divine Blade intensifies as an evil alien mastermind prepares to make a decisive move. With time-bending stakes and multiple factions in pursuit, the ultimate showdown becomes a battle between good and evil across different eras. This is a 2022 South Korean sci-fi action film directed by Choi Dong Hoon.

Alienoid

Can two of the hottest stars working today live off the grid for two days and three nights?

Park Shin Hye and So Ji Sub are challenged to complete missions and live a minimalist lifestyle without modern amenities in a small self-sufficient house deep in the forest on Jeju Island. The house has no gas, heat or electricity. It is powered by solar panels and contains only an icebox instead of a refrigerator.

The stars had to chop their own firewood, make a fire, cook all their own meals using rudimentary materials, and spend their time without using their phones. What will they get out of slowing down their hectic lives and going back to the basics for a few days?

“Little House in the Forest” is a 2018 South Korean reality show directed by Na Young Seok.

Little House in the Forest

Soo Ah (Son Ye Jin) promises her husband Woo Jin (So Ji Sub) and son Ji Ho (Kim Ji Hwan) that she will return a year after her death. Miraculously, she does return, but with no memory of her past life. Struggling to reconnect with her family, Soo Ah gradually rebuilds her relationships and finds unexpected happiness. However, her time with them is limited, and she must ultimately say a final, heartbreaking goodbye. Adapted from Takuji Ichikawa's novel, "Be With You" is a 2018 South Korean romantic fantasy film directed by Lee Jang Hoon.

Be With You

💓Second Chance To Love You💓

KBS, KOCOWA

Lawyer Kang Joo Eun (Shin Min Ah), once hailed as the "Daegu Venus" for her stunning looks, finds herself struggling with her weight and self-confidence. Fate intervenes when she faints on a flight back to Korea, only to be saved by Kim Young Ho (So Ji Sub), the secret heir to a powerful medical conglomerate and, under the alias “John Kim,” a renowned Hollywood trainer headed to Korea to lay low after a scandal. Surprisingly, they continue to run into each other in a number of precarious situations, and eventually Joo Eun enlists Young Ho to help her reclaim her health and former glory, desperate for a change after a devastating breakup. As they navigate grueling workouts, unexpected challenges, and the complexities of their pasts, their professional relationship slowly blossoms into something more.

Oh My Venus

Minion's Rising Team

Despite trying her best to live an honest, diligent life, Lee Jung Joo (Kang So Ra) has never been lucky: her father died when she was young, she got laid off despite never missing a day of work, and her ex-boyfriend cheated on her. To try and start fresh, she moves to Jeju Island, where she runs into Baek Gun Woo (Yoo Yeon Seok), a charming but irresponsible chef who seems to have bought the same property as Jung Joo. While they initially clash over a series of misunderstandings, they gradually begin to open up to each other, paving the way for unexpected feelings that blossom between them.

Warm and Cozy

The Island Love Team

After a near-death accident, Tae Gong Sil (Kong Hyo Jin) has been plagued by the ability to see ghosts, which constantly torments her. Her only refuge seems to be Jo Joong Won (So Ji Sub), a cold, arrogant, and materialistic CEO of a large shopping mall, whose touch somehow makes the ghosts disappear. Driven by her desperation, Gong Sil clings to Joong Won, who reluctantly agrees to hire her as his secretary in exchange for her help communicating with the spirit of his deceased girlfriend. As they navigate the supernatural world together, solving ghostly mysteries and helping restless spirits, their unusual partnership slowly evolves. Joong Won, initially annoyed by her presence, begins to open his heart to the strange woman, while Gong Sil finds not just protection but also an unexpected connection with the man who brings light back into her life.

Master's Sun

I See Dead People Team 

Joo Joong Won

Hyeong Do (So Ji Sub), a seemingly ordinary office worker at a metal manufacturing company, is actually a cold-blooded hired killer. Highly regarded by his bosses for his meticulous assassination skills, Hyeong Do's life changes dramatically when he meets Mi Yeon (Lee Mi Yeon), a compassionate single mother who softens his hardened heart. Determined to leave his dangerous profession behind, he attempts to resign from the "company." However, he quickly learns that his line of work doesn't allow for easy exits, and his former employers are determined to hunt him down. Now, Hyeong Do must fight to protect Mi Yeon and find a way to escape his deadly past. This is a 2012 South Korean action thriller directed by Im Sang Yoon.

A Company Man

The White Collar Hitman

Kim Woo Hyun (So Ji Sub), the only son of a high-ranking police officer, breezed his way through the police academy and graduated with top honors. After being assigned to the cyber investigation department, Woo Hyun finds himself entangled in a hunt for a hacker named Hades. When Woo Hyun finally tracks Hades down to a physical location after suspicions that Hades was involved in a murder, he’s shocked to find that Hades is actually his old roommate from the police academy, Ki Young (also played by So Ji Sub), but Ki Young swears that he’s innocent. Woo Hyun and Hades face off in an abandoned factory – but an explosion leaves one of them dead, and the other assumes the identity of “Woo Hyun.” Alongside fellow detective Kang Mi (Lee Yeon Hee), “Woo Hyun” must discover the truth in order to ensure justice is appropriately served.

Ghost

The Cyberghosts Team

Once an aspiring all-star MMA fighter, Jang Chul Min (So Ji Sub) now lives a monotonous life delivering water and working as a parking lot attendant, leaving his dreams behind. Everything changes when he meets Ha Jung Hwa (Han Hyo Joo), a cheerful woman who’s gradually losing her eyesight. Their chance encounter in his attendant booth sparks a connection that brightens both of their lives, as they share laughter and dreams while facing their loneliness together. However, just as their relationship begins to blossom, Chul Min uncovers a shocking truth that threatens their fragile love. In the face of this revelation, will they be able to confront the challenges ahead, or will the harsh reality extinguish their newfound happiness before it truly begins? This 2011 South Korean romance film was directed by Song Il Gon.

Always

The Red Thread of Fate  Team

Lee Gang Pae (So Ji Sub), a high-ranking member of a local crime ring known for his violent reputation, secretly dreams of becoming a film star. When temperamental actor Jang Soo Ta (Kang Ji Hwan) struggles with his gangster film's production after alienating stuntmen, he recruits Gang Pae to be his co-star. Gang Pae agrees on the condition that their fight scenes be completely real, setting the stage for a dangerous collaboration between a genuine mobster and an ambitious actor. Their unconventional partnership blurs the lines between performance and reality, challenging both men's perceptions of their respective worlds. This intense drama explores the unexpected intersection of cinema and criminal life, creating a unique narrative of ambition and survival. Based on an original story by Kim Ki Duk, "Rough Cut" is a 2008 South Korean action film directed by Jang Hoon.

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