Ji So-yeon gifts Porsche 911 to husband Song Jae-hee: 'It wasn't about having money'

Actress Ji So-yeon has revealed the story behind gifting a high-end sports car to her husband, Song Jae-hee. She explained that the purchase was not an attempt to flaunt her wealth, but rather a way to honor her husband's long-standing passion for automobiles and turn his dream into a reality. However, Ji also shared the reality of having to work even more fiercely following the gift, highlighting the weight of responsibility that follows such luxury consumption.

On the 10th, Ji appeared in a video released via the YouTube channel 'CTS' to reflect on her life, including marriage, parenting, and her business ventures. A standout moment in the video was her anecdote about gifting a Porsche 911 to Song, a dedicated car enthusiast.

According to Ji, Song's interest in cars is profound; he can discuss specific models, release dates, and automotive history in great detail. The couple's early dating days, which often centered around motorcycle shops, further illustrate Song's passion for motorsports.

Ji recalled that Song once even wore a motorcycle helmet on his birthday because of his desire to own a bike. She noted that she initially gifted him a motorcycle after seeing the joy on his face whenever he spoke about his interests. She explained that she chose gifts based on understanding his heart rather than evaluating his desires through a material price tag.

The next milestone was the Porsche 911. After learning that Song had mentioned the model as his dream car on YouTube, Ji happened to visit a dealership. Due to a series of unexpected circumstances, she ended up signing the contract on the spot.

A delivery slot had unexpectedly opened up, allowing her to bypass the usual waiting period. "I received the car the following week," she recalled, describing how the timing aligned perfectly.

During the discussion, she emphasized, "It wasn't because I have a lot of money." While gifting a luxury supercar might suggest immense wealth, Ji argued the opposite: fulfilling such a wish increased her own economic responsibility.

Ji also operates an advertising agency. She previously shared that she built the business from the ground up without initial capital, eventually reaching an annual revenue of 1 billion won last year. Her business model acts as a 'bridge,' connecting brands with influencers and celebrities.

For her, the Porsche 911 was less a luxury item and more a driver for her professional growth. "I had a homework assignment to live more hard every single day for that money," Ji confessed. Ultimately, the purchase was made possible not just by a single expenditure, but by the continuous labor and business growth that followed.

This sentiment connects to the couple's recent journey. Married in 2017, they are currently balancing work and parenting while raising their eldest daughter and twin siblings. In content released in 2026, Song revealed they had opted for a small wedding due to their financial situation at the time, candidly stating, "I didn't have money."

Ji's family history has also been marked by hardship. During her first pregnancy with twins, the couple suffered the loss of one child. Following IVF treatments, they were later blessed with a daughter and twins. Song admitted that the previous experience of loss made it difficult for him to fully rejoice when they first learned of the twin pregnancy.

Currently, Ji is managing the demands of running a business while raising three children. She revealed that she recently fainted while parenting, leading to several hospital tests, including an MRI, blood tests, and a lung CT, though no clear cause was found. This prompted her to prioritize her health, eventually taking a solo restorative trip to New York at her husband's suggestion.

In this light, the gift of the Porsche 911 transcends the provocative headline of a 'wife gifting a supercar.' As Ji explained, the true significance lies in honoring her husband's lifelong dream and the determination she found to work even harder to support her family's passions.