Biography
So Ji-sub
소지섭 / So Ji-sub
So Ji-sub is a South Korean actor, rapper, and former model born in 1977. He debuted as a fashion model in 1995 and rose to stardom with the 2004 melodrama "I'm Sorry, I Love You," later headlining hit dramas such as "The Master's Sun" (2013) and "Oh My Venus" (2015-2016). A former competitive swimmer, he has also built a film career and released several hip-hop EPs. In 2026 he stars as retired covert operative turned bank manager Kim Do-hyeon in the SBS and Netflix action drama "Agent Kim Reactivated."
- Actor
- Rapper
- Model
Facts
- So Ji-sub debuted as a jeans/fashion model in 1995 and made his acting debut in 1996 in the sitcom "Three Guys and Three Girls." Wikipedia
- He achieved breakthrough stardom with the lead role in the 2004 SBS melodrama "I'm Sorry, I Love You." Wikipedia
- He won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor - Television in 2005. Wikipedia
- He received the Grand Prize (Daesang) at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards. Wikipedia
- Before acting, he trained as a competitive swimmer for about 11 years and won a bronze medal at the Korean National Games. MyDramaList
- He is represented by the agency 51K. MyDramaList
- He married former announcer Jo Eun-jung on April 7, 2020. Wikipedia
- He is also active as a rapper and has released several hip-hop EPs. Wikipedia
- In "Agent Kim Reactivated" (2026) he plays Kim Do-hyeon, a former covert operative living as a bank manager and single father; the drama premiered June 26, 2026 on SBS TV and streams on Netflix. Wikipedia
- His stated height is around 182 cm. Kprofiles
Works
I'm Sorry, I Love You
Cha Mu-hyeok
The Master's Sun
Joo Joong-won
Oh My Venus
Kim Young-ho / John Kim
Be with You
Woo-jin
Agent Kim Reactivated
Kim Do-hyeon
FAQ
What is So Ji-sub known for?
So Ji-sub is a South Korean actor best known for the melodrama "I'm Sorry, I Love You" (2004) and hit dramas including "The Master's Sun" (2013) and "Oh My Venus" (2015-2016), as well as films such as "The Battleship Island" (2017) and "Be with You" (2018).
What role does So Ji-sub play in Agent Kim Reactivated?
He plays Kim Do-hyeon, an ordinary bank manager and single father who is a retired covert operative forced to use his old black-ops skills to rescue his kidnapped daughter.
When was So Ji-sub born?
He was born on November 4, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea.
Is So Ji-sub married?
Yes, he married former announcer Jo Eun-jung on April 7, 2020.