So Ji-sub

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Characters played by So Ji-sub

Joo Jоong-won / "Master" — Master's Sun (2013)

Joo Joong-won is the cold and distant CEO of Kingdom, a conglomerate that includes a major department store and hotel. He meets Tae Gong-sil after her accident-related encounters with ghosts, and discovers that her touch makes them disappear. He allows her to remain near him while she helps recover his stolen fortune.

Cheol-min — Always (2011)

A former professional boxer turned telemarketer who has emotionally isolated himself following vision loss. He serves as the film's central protagonist, navigating his journey toward healing and love.

Moon Do-seok — Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024)

Local resident connected to the hospital incident and modern timeline events.

Woo-jin — Be With You (2018)

Main male protagonist who is overjoyed when his deceased wife miraculously returns one year later. He patiently recounts their shared memories, helping her recover her lost past and rekindling their romance.

Yoo Min-ho — Confession (2022)

Yoo Min-ho is the CEO of an IT company and the central suspect in a hotel murder. He concealed his role in a fatal roadside incident, killed his former mistress to prevent her confession, and later tried to mislead the woman posing as his lawyer. His lies ultimately expose both the earlier killing and the murder.

Lee Kang-pae — Rough Cut (2008)

Lee Kang-pae is a local organized crime leader who secretly wishes he could appear in movies. After meeting Jang Soo-ta at a room salon, he agrees to join Soo-ta’s film production, but only on the condition that their fight scenes are real. Their collaboration becomes a rivalry as both men repeatedly try to outdo each other.

Adult King Jeongjo — The Throne (2015)

Sado's son in adulthood. After Yeongjo's death, he deliberately honors his father's memory, overturning the royal decree that erased Sado's name and ultimately vindicating him in history.

Jeff — Sophie's Revenge (2009)

Sophie's handsome surgeon boyfriend of two years who proposes to her. After meeting Joanna during a medical procedure, he abruptly ends their relationship, directly triggering Sophie's revenge plan and subsequent emotional journey.

Yaksha — Kitaro and the Millennium Curse (2008)

The malevolent yokai released after a millennium of sealing, responsible for the Cage Song curse that causes young women to vanish. The primary supernatural threat in the second film, requiring a time-sensitive ritual to reseal.

Career Overview

So Ji-sub has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1998. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Alienoid Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Mercy for None, Doctor Lawyer, Master's Sun. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
24
Birth Date
1977-11-04
Birth Place
Seoul, South Korea

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q484859), public domain (CC0).