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So Ji Sub
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Under 51K Entertainment
Profile
- Birth name
- So Ji Sub
- Birthday
- November 4, 1977
- Place of birth
- Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea
- Height
- 182 cm
- Age
- 48
- Zodiac
- Scorpio
- Nationality
- South Korean
- Blood type
- O
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Short bio
Discover everything about So Ji Sub including his age, birthday, height, nationality, wife, movies, dramas, swimming career, hip-hop music releases, and the story behind the famous So Ji-sub Road in South Korea.
Background
Born in Seoul and raised in Incheon, So Ji Sub was far from the outgoing celebrity many fans know today. He has often described himself as introverted and insecure during his childhood and teenage years. Before acting ever entered the picture, his world revolved around swimming. He trained as a competitive swimmer for 11 years and eventually won a bronze medal at the Korean National Games, originally dreaming of a professional athletic career rather than life in entertainment.
His path changed after debuting as a jeans model in the mid-1990s. He made his acting debut in 1996 through the sitcom Three Guys and Three Girls and gradually established himself as one of Korea's most respected leading actors. Over the following decades, he built an impressive filmography spanning romance, action, thriller, melodrama, and noir projects while also releasing hip-hop EPs under his own name. In 2020, he announced his marriage to former television presenter Jo Eun Jung, marking a new chapter in his personal life.
Personality & Image
Fans often describe So Ji Sub as one of the most quietly charismatic actors in Korean entertainment. Unlike celebrities known for loud personalities or variety show appearances, he built his reputation through sincerity, professionalism, and a calm, reserved demeanor that many viewers find refreshing. His interviews frequently reveal a thoughtful and introspective personality that contrasts with the intense characters he often portrays on screen.
His acting range is another reason audiences remain loyal to him after nearly three decades in the industry. Whether playing tragic romantics, hardened detectives, elite operatives, or lonely antiheroes, So brings a distinctive emotional weight and understated intensity to his performances. Many fans consider him one of the defining actors of the Korean Wave generation that helped introduce Korean dramas to global audiences.
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FAQ
- How tall is So Ji Sub?
- So Ji Sub is 182 cm tall.
- How old is So Ji Sub?
- So Ji Sub is 48 years old.
- Where is So Ji Sub from?
- So Ji Sub is from South Korean.
Fun facts
- Before becoming an actor, So Ji Sub trained as a competitive swimmer for 11 years and originally planned to pursue athletics professionally. Source: Korean National Games records and multiple interviews discussing his athletic background.
- He won a bronze medal at the Korean National Games during his swimming career. Source: Athlete records and media interviews.
- His entertainment career started unexpectedly when he entered the modeling industry as a jeans model in the mid-1990s. Source: Early career interviews and profile features.
- He made his acting debut in 1996 through the sitcom "Three Guys and Three Girls." Source: MBC drama records.
- Despite his cool on-screen image, he has repeatedly described himself as shy, introverted, and insecure while growing up. Source: Television interviews and magazine features.
- So Ji Sub is one of the few major Korean actors who has also released multiple hip-hop EPs. Source: Official music releases and album records.
- He founded his own agency, 51K Entertainment, with the "51" representing the pronunciation of his surname "So" in Korean and his dream of creating opportunities for actors. Source: 51K Entertainment founding materials.
- In 2012, a 51-kilometer walking trail in Gangwon Province was officially named "So Ji-sub Road." Source: Gangwon Province tourism announcements.
- He became the first Korean actor in history to have an entire road named after him. Source: Gangwon tourism records.
- The creation of So Ji-sub Road significantly boosted tourism to the region and attracted fans from across Asia. Source: Gangwon tourism reports.
- He served as a goodwill ambassador for Gangwon Province to promote tourism and local culture. Source: Gangwon provincial government announcements.
- The National Police Agency selected him as a promotional ambassador for cybercrime prevention campaigns. Source: National Police Agency campaign materials.
- His campaign work focused on raising awareness about hacking, online scams, and internet fraud. Source: National Police Agency releases.
- Outside acting, he invested in several international art-house films and helped introduce them to Korean audiences. Source: Film investment records.
- Some of the films he supported include "Philomena," "Coming Home," "The World of Kanako," and "A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night." Source: Distribution and investment reports.
- He owned the Apgujeong branch of the popular café chain A Twosome Place. Source: Business and entertainment reporting.
- After years of keeping his private life away from the public eye, he announced his marriage to former announcer Jo Eun Jung in April 2020. Source: Official marriage announcement.
- His relationship announcement was widely celebrated by fans due to his long-standing reputation as one of Korea's most eligible bachelors. Source: Korean entertainment media coverage.
- Across his career, he has become known for portraying quiet but emotionally complex men, a style many fans now associate specifically with "the So Ji Sub aura." Source: Critical reviews and fan discussions.
