So Ji-sub Tears Up on Variety Show, Sends Message to Friend’s Sick Sister-in-Law
While appearing in Episode 96 of YouTube variety show Jjanhan-hyung Shin Dong-yup, actor So Ji Sub, known for his calm and composed persona, hesitated before addressing the camera with sincerity. “I’m not sure if this will make it into the broadcast,” he began, “but a close friend told me his sister-in-law is very sick. He asked me to say a few words of encouragement, so I wanted to take this chance to do so.”
With visible emotion, the actor turned directly to the camera and said, “Sister-in-law, please stay strong.”
The tender moment was met with compassion from co-host Shin Dong-yup, who added, “Ji-sub is such a sincere person. One of Seung-heon’s friends, a pilot at Korean Air, has a wife who’s currently ill. Ji-sub truly cares about the people around him, and it’s touching to witness.”
Shin further explained that the sister-in-law in question is an avid fan of Jjanhan Hyung, offering words of encouragement to her as well. So Ji-sub, overcome with emotion, repeated, “Sister-in-law, I truly hope you stay strong,” before wiping away tears and collecting himself.
Shin reassured him that “This is YouTube, not TV—it’s okay to share stories like this,” adding a sense of comfort to the heartfelt exchange.
The scene resonated powerfully with fans, who flooded the comments with praise and admiration for So Ji-sub’s genuine kindness. Comments like “So Ganji, even his heart is stylish” and “What a warmhearted man” reflected how deeply the actor’s sincerity touched audiences.
This rare glimpse into So Ji-sub’s personal life and emotional depth reaffirmed his reputation, not just as a top-tier actor, but as a profoundly compassionate human being.
