On July 2, So Ji Sub appeared on broadcaster Ha Ji Young’s YouTube channel, where he discussed his comeback as an actor and his current role in the hit SBS Friday-Saturday drama Agent Kim Reactivated.
Playing the title character, So Ji Sub said it was his first time playing the father of a teenage daughter. “This is my first time playing a father with a high school-aged daughter. I was personally curious about how I would play that kind of character,” he shared.
When asked if he was called “ajusshi” (middle-aged man), So Ji Sub laughed and said he had become accustomed to the nickname since starring in the drama classic Sorry, I Love You. However, he admitted that there was one thing that initially didn’t seem familiar to him. “My daughter in the drama keeps calling me ‘daddy’ and I felt a little uncomfortable at first.” The actor also revealed that he regularly helps out with household chores, simply answering “Yes” when asked if he does any housework.
The interview also revisited a memorable story from So Ji Sub’s public service days. Host Ha Ji Young said rumors had long been circulating that he excelled at office tasks such as making photocopies, organizing trash and separating recyclables.
Embarrassed by the praise, So Ji Sub smiled shyly. He previously joked while promoting the 2012 film A Company Man: “I’ve never worked in an office, but during my public service I commuted every day and I was really good at separating recyclables.” The comment once again brought laughter from viewers.
During a balancing act, So Ji Sub was asked whether he would rather star in a film that attracts 10 million viewers or a TV drama that reaches 30% viewers. He chose the blockbuster film. “I’ve already seen a drama that reached 30% ratings, so I’d like to make a film with 10 million viewers. Back then, dramas often reached 30-40% ratings, even if they were moderately successful.”
Then Ji Sub married former announcer Jo Eun Jung, who is 17 years younger, in 2020. He is currently earning praise for his emotional performance as former North Korean special operations manager Kim in SBS’s Agent Kim Reactivated.
Sources: Nate News
