So Ji-sub says he only follows Song Seung-heon during the 500th episode of 'My Little Old Man'

So Ji-sub will appear as a special MC for the 500th episode special of the SBS variety show . The broadcast is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 9 PM. Among the teased highlights, the most eye-catching scene is his story regarding social media. So Ji-sub revealed that the only person he follows on his personal account is Song Seung-heon, calling him a "savior-like person." While it appears to be a simple display of friendship between long-time actor colleagues, the scene also illustrates why a long-running variety show celebrating its 500th episode chose to put So Ji-sub at the forefront.

Unexpected Words from So Ji-sub Brought Out by the 500th Episode Special

During the recording, So Ji-sub entered the studio and presented a bouquet he prepared himself to the "Movenjers." The mother cast members were delighted by the unexpected gift, and Shin Dong-yup reacted with surprise at the unusual welcoming atmosphere. Starting in July 2016, established itself as an observational variety show that views the daily lives of sons through the eyes of their mothers. The core of this appearance lies in the fact that the 500th episode of such a program chose to delve into an actor's actual human relationships rather than offering simple congratulatory remarks.

So Ji-sub mentioned that he has maintained long-standing friendships with Shin Dong-yup, Lee Byung-hun, and Song Seung-heon. When Seo Jang-hoon asked who his favorite older brother (hyung) is, it is reported that he chose one person without hesitation, describing him as a "brother I love and respect." Since the broadcast has not yet aired, the specific answer and detailed stories must be confirmed in the main episode. However, the fact that he only follows Song Seung-heon, along with the expression "savior-like person," shows through the preview alone that the relationship between the two carries more weight than a common friendship.

Song Seung-heon and Shin Dong-yup, a Continuing Long-standing Connection

This story also brings to mind the connection Song Seung-heon shared with Shin Dong-yup on the same program in 2024. At that time, Song Seung-heon said he struggled significantly because he wasn't fully prepared for his acting during the early stages of filming a sitcom, and that Shin Dong-yup gave him courage. Therefore, the word "savior" appearing repeatedly in variety shows is not just a lightly consumed heartwarming anecdote. It is a way in which relationships that began in the broadcasting industry in the 1990s are reconnected within today's acting careers and variety talk shows.

The anecdote where Shin Dong-yup once told Song Seung-heon, "Don't hang out with So Ji-sub too much," is also a key point to watch in the 500th episode. Considering that the two actors are now called representative best friends in the entertainment industry, it actually increases curiosity. However, it was only teased that this remark stemmed from a misunderstanding, and the reason has not yet been revealed. One must distinguish between what needs to be confirmed in the main broadcast and what is already known.

The Context of Relationships the Broadcast Will Show Rather Than the Actor's Private Life

So Ji-sub's appearance cannot be viewed merely as a talk about his recent activities. He sits for the 500th episode special at a time when he is returning with the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama . While promotion for the work is naturally embedded, the scene captured first is the long-standing debts and gratitude between people rather than an explanation of the drama. For So Ji-sub, who is not an actor who frequently stands before the public, such words carry even greater weight.

The next points to confirm are clear. In the June 21 broadcast, the key will be why So Ji-sub calls Song Seung-heon his savior, for what reason Shin Dong-yup misunderstood him in the past, and whether the 500th episode special will resolve this story with laughter or leave it as an emotional moment. One cannot jump to conclusions based on the preview alone. However, the small fact that following only one person serves as a clue to explaining a long-standing friendship is already sufficiently interesting.