Showing posts with label So Jisub. Show all posts
Showing posts with label So Jisub. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2026

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It has been revealed that actor So Jisub gifted real gold to every single cast and crew member to celebrate the end of filming the popular drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated.'

On the 26th, photos of the custom gifts So Jisub gave to the cast and crew of the SBS drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated' spread quickly across online communities. The photos showed pieces of gold inside custom boxes, along with a handwritten thank-you note from the actor.

In the letter, So Jisub wrote, "Working on this project has brought me great joy and touched me deeply. Thank you to everyone who quietly gave their best in their respective roles to make 'Agent Kim Reactivated' shine."

It was reported that right after filming finished, So Jisub personally handed out these gifts to about 300 cast and crew members. Back in May, actor Lim Hyowoo shared photos of the gold and flowers on Instagram along with the caption, "Thank you to So Jisub Sunbaenim for the gift. Great job to all the staff who worked so hard until May 13." At the time So Jisub handed out the gifts, the price of gold in South Korea was roughly 220,000 KRW (~$150) per gram.

This is not the first time So Jisub has gifted gold to his team. Last year, after finishing the Netflix series 'Mercy for None,' he gave one don, which is a traditional Korean weight unit of gold equal to 3.75 grams, to all the actors, managers, and staff members, which grabbed a lot of attention.

So Jisub later appeared on the Youtube channel 'Channel Fullmoon' and explained the real reason behind his special gifts, saying, "I've always bought gifts with my own money after finishing a project, but people kept thinking they were sponsored. Gold can't be sponsored," and added:

"I wanted to give something that people could sell and use someday if times ever became difficult."

So Jisub's thoughtful gesture comes right after 'Agent Kim Reactivated' ended as a massive hit. The drama concluded its run with viewer ratings of 23.0% according to Nielsen Korea. It passed the 20% mark by just its fourth episode and peaked at 23.1% in Episode 8, becoming the second highest-rated SBS Friday-Saturday drama of all time.

As the drama wrapped up its successful run, So Jisub shared a message through his agency, 51K, saying, "We could only finish 'Agent Kim Reactivated' because of the hard work of the staff behind the scenes. I also want to sincerely thank all my fellow actors creating such great chemistry with me from start to finish."

So Jisub Gifts Real Gold to 300 Cast and Crew Members After 'Agent Kim Reactivated' Ends

Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Ok Taecyeon is officially making a cameo appearance in SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated.'

If you haven't started watching 'Agent Kim Reactivated' yet, the drama follows the story of an ordinary father who transforms into a highly dangerous man to rescue his only daughter. 

The drama just premiered on June 26, and the ratings are already insane. With just two episodes, it reached a peak nationwide viewership rating of 18.1%. It also topped the charts by scoring a peak 20-49 demographic rating of 7.17%, ranking No. 1 across every single network and genre that week.

Anyway, back to Taecyeon. He is playing Park Youngkwang, a powerful supporting character who teams up with Manager Kim (So Jisub) for some high-stakes, life-or-deat action scenes. The newly released stills of his special appearance are already everywhere, and they look incredible. 

The production team shared that Taecyeon used his athletic build and high energy to perfectly nail the special forces training and deployment scenes, making everything look immersive. Even though it's just a short appearance, it's expected to be the highlight of the episode, especially with the awesome bromance chemistry between him and So Jisub.

Taecyeon also shared his excitement, saying:

"I was so excited to have the opportunity to act alongside So Jisub Sunbaenim. That's why I decided to join without any hesitation."

He added that the vibe on set was incredibly welcoming, mentioning, "Everyone was so considerate that I had an amazing time filming. I was truly happy to be part of 'Agent Kim Reactivated.' I hope viewers will enjoy all the different sides the drama has to offer."

2PM's Ok Taecyeon to make special cameo in 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Friday, June 26, 2026

Actor So Jisub just shared some heartfelt stories about the hardships he faced early on in his career literally just because of his appearance.

We got all this gossip on the 25th, when MMTG posted a new video featuring the main stars of SBS' upcoming drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' So Jisub, Choi Daehoon, and Yoon Kyungho.

When asked to choose between appearance and ability, So Jisub chose ability. He mentioned about how attractive people low-key get a head start, saying, "I don't think it's fair to say that goodlooking people don't receive benefits." Jaejae completely agreed, noting, "That's true. In South Korea, people really do talk a lot whether someone is pretty or handsome." She added:

"Didn't people tell you early in your career that it would be difficult to succeed as an actor because you didn't have double eyelids?"

 

So Jisub calmly looked back at the time he mad his acting debut in the drama 'Model.' He explained, "I debuted in the SBS' drama 'Model,' where I played Kim Namjoo's younger brother. The lead actor at the time was Jang Donggun. Back then, all the leading male actors looked like sculptures and had deep double eyelids." He revealed:

"Whenever I went to meetings or auditions, people would tell me I wouldn't make it. They'd say, 'You can't because of your eyes. Go get a surgery and come back again.'"

 

Thankfully, the public perception completely changed over time. He sent the entire set into laughs as he said:

"After 'I'm Sorry, I Love You,' I suddenly became known as a handsome actor. It felt really awkward. I was just hanging in there, and then all of a sudden people started saying things like that."

To give you a quick recap, So Jisub rose to peak popularity after playing the iconic role of Cha Moohyun in the 2004 drama 'I'm Sorry, I Love You.' If you've been waiting for his return, the wait will finally be over as he is returning to the screens in SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Agent Kim Reactivated,' which premieres on June 26.

So Jisub shares he was told to get plastic surgery before auditioning