Besides his mental prowess and athletic ability, Oh Ji-ho is also known for his calmness and professionalism. He demonstrated a natural, comfortable air during a photo-shoot for ‘Esquire’ not too long ago. Because of his warm dazzling smile and ability to exude a sophisticated vintage feel in various outfits, photographers were able to accomplish an impressive photo-shoot for the widely distributed men’s magazine.
Despite his busy schedule, Oh Ji-ho tries to make a difference in someone’s life. He recently responded to a Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteer who tweeted that a child with leukemia in Busan Haeundae wished to meet with him. Besides presenting her with a teddy bear and a signed baseball, he also took her to a family restaurant. When the Twitter news became widespread, some broadcasting companies offered to film the heartwarming encounter, but their request was declined.
In August 2011, he participated in a photo-shoot for Rado in Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Switzerland. Displaying an irresistible combination of suavity and gentle masculinity, he projected a dandy image of a free spirit moving across the borderless universe. According to Rado representatives, he was able to express various moods that accentuate the futuristic styles of the leading watch brand by merging his soft charisma with the antique ambience of Swiss architecture.
In September 2011, he transformed himself into a rock singer, releasing his own version of ‘Seosi,’ a song that he has enjoyed listening to. Appreciative of everyone who expresses an interest in Korean culture, he has tried his best to give the single his own essence. He believes that people will understand the Korean culture and forms of entertainment better as they become increasingly more interested in Hallyu or the Korean Wave.
In October 2011, ‘W Korea’ magazine held a breast cancer campaign event with the slogan ‘Love your breasts.’ It was organized to generate greater awareness of breast cancer and to highlight the importance of frequent check-ups for women. Appropriately dressed in an impeccable double-breasted suit, Oh Ji-ho promptly arrived at the function to show his support for this cause. Thence, what is more charming than a charming man? It is a charming man who uses his charm to promote the health of the opposite gender.
In January 2012, Oh Ji-ho released a song, ‘I’m a man,’ which also serves as the original sound track for his action drama ‘Strangers 6.’ The song expresses a man’s painful love, and its sentimental melody blends well with his smooth vocals. In addition, the music video contains clips from ‘Strangers 6′ in which he plays a secret agent who falls in love. The drama is a Japanese-Korean-Chinese coproduction that depicts six secret agents who strive to maintain the joint economic zone of their home countries.Finally, in May 2012, Oh Ji-ho was appointed as the Korean goodwill ambassador for the world's biggest rodeo, the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo will celebrate its centenary in its namesake city in honor of the historical settlement of the Canadian frontier. Officially known as Korea's Mr. Calgary Stampede, he will travel to Canada this July to promote the historical event in Calgary, which happens to be the second largest business center in the country. As Mr. Calgary Stampede, his duty is to help visitors or those who plan to visit Canada feel welcome with its cowboy culture and breathtaking landmarks.
