So Ji Sub Returns to SBS After 13 Years with Drama 'Kim Bujang,' Highlighting His Past Heyday

Actor So Ji Sub is making a highly anticipated return to SBS after 13 years with the new Friday-Saturday drama 'Kim Bujang'. This revenge action drama, based on a popular Naver webtoon, features a regular father transforming into a dangerous operative to find his missing daughter. So Ji Sub, recently praised for his intense action in Netflix's 'Gwangjang', is expected to deliver another powerful performance.

Before his acting career, So Ji Sub was an elite swimmer, ranking 3rd in breaststroke in Korea and a national team alternate. He entered the entertainment industry by applying for a 'Storm' jeans brand model contest, hoping to meet Kim Sung Jae of Deux. He then appeared in sitcoms like 'Three Guys and Three Girls' and dramas such as 'Glass Slippers', 'Thousand Years of Love', and 'What Happened in Bali'. His role as Cha Moo Hyuk in 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' earned him the nickname 'Soganzi' and widespread popularity, leading to his first acting grand prize at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards for 'My Secret Terrius'.

Bloggers describe So Ji Sub as an actor who maintains unchanging charisma and a unique physique, earning him the title 'epitome of suit fit' and establishing a strong 'male noir image'. His perfect portrayal of the dual character in 'Kim Bujang'—a normal father and a former special agent—is seen as a new peak in his career. Many also note his distinctive style, characterized by restraint and masculinity, as a benchmark for everyday fashion.