So Ji-sub Transforms into 'Minji's Dad' Director Kim: Set for SBS Comeback in 2026

Actor So Ji-sub is set to make his return to the small screen in SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Director Kim', taking on the role of Director Kim, also known as 'Minji's Dad'.

Scheduled to broadcast in 2026, 'Director Kim' is a drama that follows the story of an ordinary family man, Director Kim, who risks everything and reveals his hidden secrets to find his beloved daughter. The series is a spin-off work, integrating the universes of popular webtoons such as 'Lookism'.

So Ji-sub will portray Director Kim, an employee at a small and medium-sized savings bank who lives while hiding his unexpected past as a North and South Korean operative. Previously dispatched on countless special missions, he is a top wanted fugitive and a character whose existence must remain concealed in South Korea. He is expected to showcase both intense action and profound paternal love.

The drama further heightens anticipation with screenwriter Nam Dae-joong, known for 'The Wish' and '30 Days', and director Lee Seung-young of 'Wonderful World' and 'Tracer' at the helm. The production team is confidently predicting 'Director Kim' will become the hottest topic of 2026, heralding a 'new-sense dad universe' filled with unparalleled action, bromance, and fatherly devotion brought by So Ji-sub's portrayal of an extraordinary father.

So Ji-sub, who debuted as a model in 1995, has earned the nickname 'So Ganzi' for his diverse activities in dramas and films.

He has been recognized for his acting skills in numerous hit works such as 'Master's Sun', 'Sorry, I Love You', and 'Terius Behind Me'.

Recently, he showcased his enduring charisma with a powerful performance in the film 'Alienoid: Return to Future'.