A top Korean star proved his extraordinary love for fans by presenting a generous gold gift not only to the production staff but also to his fans.
On November 7th, So Ji Sub held his fanmeeting Soulmate The Timeless at the Taipei International Convention Center in Taiwan, meeting local fans.
According to local media outlets, about 2,000 spectators filled the seats at the event.
During the event, while discussing his works and recent activities, So Ji Sub announced that a surprise gift was prepared for the fans present, causing a stir in the audience. The unveiled gift was none other than gold.
So Ji Seop explained, “Whenever filming ends, I prepare gifts to thank the hardworking production staff, and gold has received the best response. This time, I specially prepared it for the Taiwan fans who always send me great love.”
To receive the gold, fans had to pass a quiz mission together with him. The rule was to answer 5 out of 7 questions related to his past works and fanmeetings correctly.
Although So Ji Sub was momentarily flustered by unexpected detailed questions, with enthusiastic hints and help from 2,000 fans, he succeeded in answering 5 questions correctly.
In the subsequent number drawing, a female fan seated on the 6th floor was the final winner.
The fan, who went up on stage and received a “specially made pure gold plaque” directly from So Ji Sub, was overwhelmed with emotion and shed tears.
The gold plaque was thoughtfully engraved with a message of gratitude to the Taiwan fans, So Ji Sub’s name, and the event date “November 7,” adding to the heartfelt moment.
The host of the fanmeeting humorously joked whether the next gift would be a house, to which So Ji Sub burst out laughing and responded warmly, “I will work on even more projects from now on.”
So Ji Sub’s reputation for giving gold gifts is already well known in the entertainment industry.
Previously, at the conclusion of the SBS drama Agent Kim Reactivated in July, he privately gifted 1 gram of pure gold to all 300 cast and staff members, with the estimated cost around ₩100 million KRW (about $74,600 USD), attracting much attention. He also gave gold gifts to the entire team after filming the Netflix series Mercy For None last year.
In a past broadcast, So Ji Sub explained why he personally prepares gifts, saying, “Beyond a simple souvenir, I want it to have practical value so that if a financially difficult moment comes later, it can always be sold to be of help.”
Even amid his glamorous entertainment career, his sincere consideration toward those around him and his fans shines once again.