South Korean actor So Ji-sub to hold Manila fan meet this November

South Korean actor So Ji-sub is coming back to Manila this November for a special fan meet as part of his 2026 Asia tour.  

The 48-year-old actor will hold the 2026 “SO JI SUB ASIA FANMEETING TOUR [Soulmate The Timeless]” on November 5 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The event will mark his return to the Philippines after seven years.

Live Nation Philippines announced the Manila stop on Tuesday, September 1. “A special day with SO JI SUB is coming to Manila,” the promoter shared in its caption.

The “Soulmate The Timeless” tour will also make stops in Macao, Taipei, Jakarta and Bangkok. Manila will be the second stop on the tour, following his Macao show on October 24.

More details about the Manila fan meeting are expected in the coming weeks, including ticket prices, seat sections and the ticket-selling schedule.

So last met his Filipino fans in 2019 at the same venue, where thousands turned up for the event. He spent several hours interacting with the crowd, singing and performing for his fans.

The actor has built an extensive list of credits in Korean dramas and films, including “The Master’s Sun,” “One Sunny Day,” “The Battleship Island,” “Cain and Abel” and “Be With You.”

He has also remained a familiar name among Filipino K-drama fans since gaining wider recognition through the 2004 melodrama “Memories of Bali.” His other shows include “Oh My Venus,” “Doctor Lawyer” and “Mercy for None.” His latest series is the webtoon-based revenge drama “Agent Kim Reactivated.”

So has also explored music alongside his acting career, putting out several songs over the years that delighted his fans.