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.
