So Ji Sub Returns to SBS After 13 Years with Drama 'Kim Bujang', Generating Buzz

Actor So Ji Sub is garnering significant public attention with his return to the SBS drama 'Kim Bujang', following his appearance in Netflix's 'Gwangjang'. His extensive filmography, spanning nearly 30 years since his debut in 1997, is being re-examined. Notably, 'Kim Bujang' achieved over 20% viewership in just four episodes, marking the first mini-series in two years to reach this milestone. It also topped Netflix's non-English category and ranked first simultaneously in 20 countries, underscoring the enthusiastic reception for his comeback project.

The drama 'Kim Bujang' is an action narrative about a seemingly ordinary office worker, 'Kim Bujang', who was formerly a North-South special operations agent. He re-enters a dangerous world to rescue his daughter. Based on a Naver Webtoon, the story of a father abandoning his ordinary life to protect his family is brought to life by So Ji Sub's acting, creating deep immersion. So Ji Sub portrays both the ordinary father and the dangerous special agent, making this his highly anticipated return to SBS after 13 years.

Bloggers are revisiting So Ji Sub's filmography through 'Kim Bujang', with past popular dramas like 'I'm Sorry, I Love You', 'Phantom', and 'Master's Sun' being highlighted. 'I'm Sorry, I Love You' is praised as a timeless melodrama, 'Phantom' as Korea's first cyber investigation drama, and 'Master's Sun' as a romantic comedy. These works showcase So Ji Sub's diverse acting range and his ability to embody complex characters, reaffirming his profound acting prowess.