The top star who swept various acting awards despite being told “Don’t be an actor” in the past
So Ji-sub, who debuted in 1995, is an actor who is still loved even after several decades for his handsome appearance and non-rusty acting skills.
So Ji-sub, who first entered the entertainment industry as a model, stood out as an actor and left numerous hot works.
In particular, he caused a syndrome by starring as the main character Cha Moo-hyuk in KBS2’s drama “I’m Sorry, I Love You”.
However, his acting career was not smooth from the beginning. So Ji-sub, who looks like he was born to be an actor, also had difficulties.
On the Oct 12th broadcast of tvN’s “You Quiz on the Block“, So Ji-sub appeared as a guest and showed off his volubility.
On this day, MC Yoo Jae-suk said, “I heard that the word you heard the most (in the beginning of your debut) was ‘Don’t be an actor’.”
So Ji-sub confessed, “When I debuted, Jang Dong-gun, Han Jae-suk and Song Seung-heon were popular. They all have thick double eyelids and handsome faces. When I went to auditions, people told me, ‘No, you can’t do it. You don’t have double eyelids and your eyes are small, so don’t be an actor.’“
So Ji-sub, who was a rookie actor at that time, did not get hurt by criticism about his appearance, but rather acted more fiercely to reverse that perception.
After a long time of effort, So Ji-sub gained explosive popularity when he met SBS’ drama “Something Happened in Bali” in 2004.
Afterwards, he was active in dramas and movies such as dramas “I’m Sorry, I Love You”, “Master’s Sun”, “Oh My Venus” and movies “Always”, “The Battleship Island”, “Be with You”.
So Ji-sub, who emerged as a top star, was recognized for his acting skills by sweeping various awards.
After winning Best New Actor at SBS Drama Awards in 2000, he received Excellence Award – Actor, Popularity Award, Netizen Award and Best Couple Award at KBS Drama Awards in 2004.
Afterwards, he won Best Actor (TV) at the 41st Baeksang Arts Awards in 2005 and took home the Best New Actor award at the 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2008.
Boasting a tremendous award winning career, he proved his brilliant performance for decades by winning Grand Prize (Daesang) for the drama “My Secret Terrius” at MBC Drama Awards in 2018.
Meanwhile, So Ji-sub showed off his talent not only as a model and actor, but also as a singer.
He directly participated in the OSTs of “Something Happened in Bali” and “I’m Sorry, I Love You”, boasting his acting and singing skills at the same time.
In addition, his rapping skills are outstanding.
He drew attention from fans by releasing various albums such as “Lonely Life”, “Foolish Love” and “18 Years”.
When appearing on MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” in the past, he showed off his eccentric charm and variety show ability, giving laughter.
Source: insight
