9 Interesting Facts about Ji Soo, Former Judo Athlete - Earned the Nickname Sad Boy

Kapanlagi.com - The full name owner Kim Ji Soo or better known as actor Ji Soo was born in Seoul, South Korea on March 30, 1993. He is one of the top actors in Korea who has starred in a number of famous dramas, one of which is STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOON.

From supporting roles to lead roles, Ji Soo often portrays characters that are sad and has been dubbed as sad boy. This 27-year-old man always successfully portrays various characters very well and receives praise from the audience.

Curious about what interesting facts about Ji Soo? Let's see more!

1. Becoming a Judo Athlete in Elementary School

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Ji Soo, who is now known as an actor, has a background as an athlete. When he was in elementary school, he learned the Japanese martial art of Judo and participated in various national competitions. After deciding to become an actor, his martial arts skills did not disappear. Like when he portrayed the character Wang Jeo in the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO, there were many action scenes that he had to do. But because of his background in martial arts, it actually helped him in the filming process.

2. Former Trainee of JYP Entertainment

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The actor, who used to attend an all-boys middle school and high school and is now under the management of Prain TPC agency, was a former trainee of JYP Entertainment. In 2012, he participated in an open acting audition organized by JYP Entertainment for the drama THE MOON EMBRACES THE SUN, and in that audition, Ji Soo achieved second place.

3. Starting a Career as a Musical Actor

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Ji Soo, a graduate of Digital Seoul Culture Arts University majoring in Film, began his career as a musical actor. This actor, who has been taking acting classes since middle school, often performs in various shows. In 2010, he appeared on the musical stage in THE DREAMERS.

4. Friends with Nam Joo Hyuk

Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk ©Instagram.com/actor_jisoo

Both handsome, Ji Soo and Nam Joo Hyuk are close friends. They were first introduced in the drama MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO and became siblings. Their good relationship continues to this day. These two handsome actors even starred in the show CELEBRITY BROMANCE. Not only that, Ji Soo often shares pictures of their togetherness with Nam Joo Hyuk on his personal Instagram.

5. Having 2 Beloved Dogs

Gong Joo and Gap Soon ©Instagram.com/actor_jisoo

The man who appeared in the music video titled Wind by BOL4 has pets. He has two beloved dogs named Gong Joo and Gap Soon. These two cute dogs usually accompany Ji Soo in his daily life at home.

6. Opening a Personal Youtube Channel

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Ji Soo spoils his fans even more by opening a personal YouTube channel called Jisoo Road. The YouTube channel, created since August 19, 2019, already has 33 thousand subscribers. Ji Soo himself has uploaded 3 videos with the theme of movie vlogs, which contain the daily life of Ji Soo during filming or when he is relaxing.

7. Acting with Indonesian Youtuber

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In the mini drama titled LUNCH BOX created specifically to promote halal Korean food, Ji Soo also participated as the main actor alongside Indonesian Youtuber Amelia Tantono. Playing the role of a skilled cook in the drama LUNCH BOX, Ji Soo's acting in the mini drama is undoubtedly impressive.

8. Having an Ideal Type of Woman

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This handsome man with a tall and gallant physique apparently has his own ideal type of woman. He stated that his ideal woman is someone who is innocent and innocent, someone who looks beautiful when smiling, easy to talk to and shares the same interests, and not to forget, he likes older women.

9. Having Tragic Stories in Various Dramas

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Portraying various characters both as a second lead and a main character, it seems that the image of a sad boy has stuck to Ji Soo. A series of heartbreaking stories ranging from unrequited love to being unable to express feelings and ending up in the friendzone, Ji Soo's love stories that don't go smoothly have successfully made viewers emotional when watching his acting in dramas.

Those are the facts about the handsome actor Ji Soo who often plays the role of a sad boy in dramas, interesting and full of charm, right KLovers!

Author: Safira Damayanti

(kpl/mag)