So Ji-sub to be the next James Bond?

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So, why not a 47-year-old James Bond from South Korea?
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Is So set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2024. One of the names who keeps cropping up is So Ji-sub.

UPDATE 23/12/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Seoul wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could So Ji-sub become the Seventh James Bond?

So’s star has been rising in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in I'm Sorry, I Love You (2004-2004). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for So now is – what next?

Three reasons So Ji-sub would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 47-year-old Korean?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as So.
  3. It would give So Ji-sub a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'So To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Sunday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want So Ji-sub for James Bond.

“His name is So. So Ji-sub!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 22, 2024
“He was perfect as Cha Moo-hyuk in I'm Sorry, I Love You, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 22, 2024
“A Korean James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 22, 2024
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: So has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 22, 2024

Rumors about So Ji-sub stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think So Ji-sub should be the next James Bond?

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