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So Ji-sub - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore So Ji-sub net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! South Korean actor known for his roles in shows such as Cain and Abel. He also has an emceeing career in hip-hop using the name G. In this article, we will discover how old is So Ji-sub? Who is So Ji-sub dating now & how much money does So Ji-sub have?

NameSo Ji-sub
First NameSo
Last NameJi-sub
OccupationTV Actor
BirthdayNovember 4
Birth Year1977
Place of BirthSeoul
Home Town
Birth CountrySouth Korea
Birth SignScorpio
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseCho Un-Jeong
Children(s)Not Available

So Ji-sub Biography

So Ji-sub is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on November 4, 1977 in Seoul, South Korea. He was a co-star with He starred opposite Zhang Ziyi in the romantic comedy Sophie’s Revenge. in the romantic comedy Sophie’s Revenge.

So was chosen as a model for jeans brand STORM in 1995, then made his acting debut in the sitcom Three Guys and Three Girls and the television drama Model. But whereas fellow STORM model Song Seung-heon quickly rose to stardom, So had difficulty raising his profile. He appeared in small roles on television throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, and started to gain popularity when he was cast as the male second lead in Glass Slippers in 2002. He played his first lead role in the time travel historical drama Thousand Years of Love.

So began to rise to fame with 2004 hit drama What Happened in Bali At that time, So thought he would end up being a supporting actor. But later that year, he had his breakout role as a tragic hero in the critically acclaimed melodrama I’m Sorry, I Love You. It established him as a top star in Korea, as well as all over Asia. In a 2009 interview, So said he still considers the two the best television dramas in his filmography.

He has been a lover of popular singer He has dated pop star Lee Joo Yeon..

He was awarded the Most dressed male of the year in the Korean Lifestyle Awards in 2010.

So Ji-sub (born November 4, 1977) is a South Korean actor. After making his entertainment debut as a jeans model, he became known for his leading roles in the television series What Happened in Bali (2004), I’m Sorry, I Love You (2004), Cain and Abel (2009), Phantom (2012), Master’s Sun (2013) and Oh My Venus (2015–16) as well as the film Rough Cut (2008). So has also released several hip hop EPs.

So Ji-sub Net Worth

So is one of the richest TV Actor from South Korea. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, So Ji-sub's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was a aspiring professional swimmer , and also a jeans model.

Net Worth$16 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In 2009, So attempted to break into the Japanese and Chinese markets. In I am GHOST, an action drama that aired in 24 five-minute episodes on Japan’s mobile-exclusive broadcaster BeeTV, he played a mysterious killer on the run with a high school girl. So spoke no lines in the mobile drama, and was “worried whether (their) emotions would be delivered just through (their) motions.” The year before, he had appeared in a supporting role as a monster in the Japanese manga live-action adaptation GeGeGe No Kitaro 2: Kitaro and the Millenium Curse.

In 2010, So published his photo-essay collection, So Ji-sub’s Journey. The volume covers stories and photos over the past 13 years since his debut, using unpretentious language and sensitive photography taken during So’s trips to the DMZ and Gangwon Province. The usually taciturn and stoic actor revealed his inner thoughts throughout the book, with essays on his favorite number 51 (reflected in the name of his company – it means a 50-50 probability then believing just 1% more; the K stands for Korea), Romeo and Juliet, why he likes rainy days, and stories about his interactions with other celebrities and artists such as Tiger JK. Within ten days of its release, the book hit the bestseller list, and entered its third printing.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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So starred opposite Zhang Ziyi in the Chinese romantic comedy Sophie’s Revenge, saying, “I wanted to do a bright and cheery role because I’ve played so many sad and gloomy ones.” He later signed with a Chinese talent agency, ATN Entertainment. So then returned to Korean television with Cain and Abel, about two doctor brothers with an intense sibling rivalry. His performance received critical acclaim, and won him Best Actor at the 2009 Grimae Awards, an honorable award chosen by directors in every broadcasting station in Korea.

Who is So Ji-sub Dating?

According to our records, So Ji-sub married to Cho Un-Jeong . As of January 13, 2024, So Ji-sub’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2010 So headlined the big-budget Korean War epic Road No. 1, but despite high expectations, the series tanked in the ratings, averaging 6% for its entire run.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

So Ji-sub height 6 ft 0 in So weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 0 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

So enlisted for mandatory military service in 2005 as a public relations officer with the Mapo District Office, and was discharged on April 27, 2007. He made his comeback in Jang Hoon’s directorial debut Rough Cut, in which he played a gangster who dreams of becoming an actor. Because of the film’s low budget, So and costar Kang Ji-hwan decided to invest their fees back into the movie, and were credited as producers. So’s performance was well received by audiences and critics, and the film became a surprise box office hit.

In 2011, he published a second book of photo-essays titled Only You with So Ji-sub featuring photographs, notes and commentary on playing his movie character.

Facts & Trivia

So Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Korea. So Ji-sub celebrates birthday on November 4 of every year.

A professed longtime hip-hop lover, So rapped for two original tracks – “Lonely Life” and “Foolish Love” – under the artist pseudonym “G” or “G-Sonic” for the soundtracks of Rough Cut and Cain and Abel respectively. In 2011, he released another digital single Pick Up Line under his own name. Two teaser videos were released, the first one described as a comedic version that featured guest stars Jung Joon-ha (who is a close friend of So’s) and Kim Byung-man (whom So named as one of his favorite comedians). The single, along with the music video itself, was released on February 17, 2011, but recorded low sales.

Is So Ji Sub still married?

On April 7, 2020, So Ji Sub’s label 51K confirmed that he and Jo Eun-Jung completed their marriage registration.

What Is So Ji Sub doing now?

Top actor So Ji-sub is set to return to the small screen in MBC medical-thriller “Doctor Lawyer,” premiering May 27. His last drama series, “My Secret Terrius” was back in 2018. In 2020, he married TV celebrity Jo Eun-jung.

Is So Ji Sub famous in Korea?

So Ji-Sub, born November 4, 1977, is a famous South Korean movie and television actor.

What languages does So Ji Sub speak?

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