Actor So Ji-sub recently rewarded his fans’ love with an unexpectedly generous and touching gift, showcasing a sweet charm quite different from his usual stoic image in his acting projects.
On November 7, So Ji-sub held his fan meeting titled ‘Soulmate The Timeless’ at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan, meeting local fans in person. As this was his first gathering with Asian fans following the conclusion of the drama ‘Kim Bu-jang’, it held even deeper meaning and was met with enthusiastic cheers.
During the fan meeting, So Ji-sub engaged with fans through various segments, including singing ‘Touch Love’ by Yoon Mi-rae, which is the OST of the drama ‘The Master’s Sun’ in which he starred. His fan meeting also drew significant attention from local Taiwanese media outlets such as the Liberty Times and United Daily News.
Reflecting on holding his first fan meeting in Taiwan in a year, So Ji-sub shared that he was truly happy and expressed his desire to maintain a long-lasting, comfortable friendship with his fans.
Notably, So Ji-sub sparked major buzz by preparing a special surprise gift for the attendees: custom gold bars. The actor is well-known for gifting gold bought with his own money to staff members and colleagues after wrapping up a project. Even after finishing ‘Kim Bu-jang’, he personally prepared roughly 100 million won worth of gold gifts for his production crew and fellow actors.
At the fan meeting, So Ji-sub explained his heartfelt choice, stating that since he always prepares gifts for his staff after a project ends and gold has consistently been the most popular item among them, he wanted to specially produce smaller gifts to share with the fans.
To win So Ji-sub’s surprise gift, fans had to correctly answer trivia questions related to him. After successfully answering 5 out of 7 questions, a female fan was invited on stage to receive the prize directly from the actor. So Ji-sub explained that it was a specially crafted gold bar inscribed in Hangeul with the message, ‘Thank you for welcoming me. I will remember this. From So Ji-sub.’ After handing over the gift, he warmly embraced her after asking if a hug was alright, melting the hearts of the audience.
Details and reviews of So Ji-sub’s gold bar gift have since spread across online communities and social media, gathering massive attention. With So Ji-sub enjoying immense popularity this year through ‘Kim Bu-jang’, public interest in his recent fan meeting activities continues to run high.
