So Ji-sub Why Song Seung-heon Is the Only Person He Follows on SNS

A-list South Korean actor So Ji-sub has opened up about his exceptionally close friendship with fellow veteran actor Song Seung-heon, affectionately calling him one of the most important and foundational people in his life.

So appeared as a highly anticipated special guest on the June 21 broadcast of the popular SBS variety show My Little Old Boy. During the episode, he surprised the hosts and audiences by revealing that Song is officially the only person he follows on his personal social media account, highlighting their unique and unbreakable connection.

So warmly traced their tight bond back to his challenging early days in the entertainment industry. "When I was a rookie and didn't have much money, I was constantly commuting all the way from Incheon," the actor recalled. "The daily transportation costs felt like such a devastating waste at the time, so I happened to mention it to him. Without hesitation, he told me I could come over to his place and crash anytime. His mother would even personally cook warm meals for me. From that moment on, he became someone truly important to me."

When asked by the hosts about how he maintains his infamously sculpted physique, So gave a remarkably candid and humorous answer. "When I'm actively working on a filming project, I give it my absolute all. But when I'm resting during a hiatus, my weight goes up and down drastically," he admitted. He added with a laugh that he can easily gain up to three kilograms in a single day when he is between projects. "I really love to eat," he explained, jokingly acknowledging that his physical appearance looks noticeably different before and after a production paycheck lands.

Meanwhile, So officially married former television announcer Cho Eun-jung in 2020. Cho, born in 1994, drew public attention for being 17 years younger than So, who was born in 1977. According to industry insiders, Cho is reportedly no longer active on any public social media platforms, choosing to focus on her private life with the actor.