So Ji-sub Explains Meaning Behind Gold Gifts for ‘Mercy for None’

Jun 12, 2025

So Ji-sub Explains Meaning Behind Gold Gifts for ‘Mercy for None’
photo courtesy of Netflix



Actor So Ji-sub (48) revealed why he gave gold to actors and staff.

So Ji-seop met with Sports Chosun at a cafe in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 12th and interviewed Netflix's original series 'Gwangjang' (played by organic Kim Joon-hyun, directed by Choi Sung-eun). It is known that So Ji-seop recently gave gold money to the staff and actors of 'Gwangjang'. Dunmills wrote on his personal account, "After the shooting, I gave the entire staff and actors a gold present. I'll cherish it for the rest of my life. a very warm-hearted man. Glory to be together" was posted, and this story became a hot topic.

So Ji-seop gave a present to the staff after he finished his work. I just gave the same gift again this time. "I would have given it to all the actors, managers, and most people behind the scene. I gave you a lot"I'm thankful that it's over safely, and I think I gave you a good picture only when these people are around."




Subsequently, So Ji-seop "In the past, I gave you a lot of other things when I did this, but they thought it was a sponsorship. I thought you were just taking it and giving it to me. I don't care if you think so, but it's hard these days. It is an item that can be sold and used later. But they won't sell it, will they?" "It's not fixed with gold in the future, but if I go down to a supporting role, I think I'll have to change it to silver."," he joked.

'Gwangjang' is a noir action drama in which Ki-jun (So Ji-seop), who cut off his Achilles tendon and left the world of Gwangjang, returns 11 years after the death of his younger brother Ki-seok (Lee Joon-hyuk), who was the organization's second-in-command, and digs into the background for revenge. 'Gwangjang' is popular in 44 countries around the world, ranking second in the global TOP 10 series (non-English).





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