So Ji-sub's Past Romance with Kim Hyun-joo Resurfaces After Marriage to 17-Years-Younger Wife
So Ji-sub's (소지섭) latest K-drama, Doctor Lawyer, continues to generate buzz. Since its premiere, viewership ratings have steadily climbed, surpassing the 20% mark by its fourth episode and establishing it as one of the year's biggest dark horses in the K-drama market.
Throughout his long career, So Ji-sub has maintained an almost spotless public image, known for his private personal life and steady demeanor, earning him widespread affection from female audiences. When he announced his marriage to former announcer Cho Eun-jung (조은정) in 2020, many Korean media outlets reported with headlines like "One less 'Korean public asset'" or "A public asset officially taken off the market," reflecting how deeply ingrained his nickname as a "Korean public asset" is among fans.
So Ji-sub amassed immense popularity through classic works such as I'm Sorry, I Love You, What Happened in Bali, and Master's Sun, earning him the moniker "walking pheromone." Before publicly acknowledging his relationship with Cho Eun-jung, he rarely had dating rumors and never publicly confirmed any past relationships. Recently, a post on the Korean forum theqoo discussing "the co-star with the best chemistry with So Ji-sub" unexpectedly reignited an old rumor involving him and actress Kim Hyun-joo (김현주).
The original poster compiled a list of So Ji-sub's leading ladies over the years, including Lim Soo-jung (임수정) (I'm Sorry, I Love You), Ha Ji-won (하지원) (What Happened in Bali), Gong Hyo-jin (공효진) (Master's Sun), Han Ji-min (한지민) (Cain and Abel), Kim Hyun-joo (Glass Slippers), and Shin Min-a (신민아) (Oh My Venus). While many netizens chose Lim Soo-jung or Gong Hyo-jin due to their classic dramas, seeing Kim Hyun-joo prompted many to exclaim, "They really were a perfect match!"
Reportedly, So Ji-sub and Kim Hyun-joo first met in 1998 while working on the drama I Love You Bear (반달곰 내 사랑), when both were newcomers to the entertainment industry. The dating rumors truly began after they co-starred in Glass Slippers in 2002. They played lovers in the drama, and their interactions, both on and off-screen, were natural. They also frequently attended public events together, leading Korean media to capture them privately on multiple occasions, fueling widespread speculation about their romance.
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