On March 12, Park So Dam appeared as a guest on Gong Hyo Jin’s YouTube channel “For the Time Being, Gong Hyo Jin.” During the episode, the actress spoke candidly about her daily life, career, and passion for acting.
Park So Dam prepared a bouquet of flowers she personally selected from a flower market before arriving for the filming. She shyly explained that she had even visited a beauty salon beforehand “to be polite,” showing her thoughtful personality toward the host.
The two actresses reminisced about their time filming the movie “The Journey to Gyeongju”, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and chatting about topics ranging from their favorite local restaurants to MBTI personality types. During the conversation, Park So Dam admitted that her personality can sometimes be overwhelming for herself. “I’m a very structured and planned person,” she said. “Sometimes I feel suffocated by myself, so I’m trying to learn how to let things go a little.”
Gong Hyo Jin responded warmly, noting that she had already noticed Park So Dam’s disciplined and hardworking nature while filming together. The discussion also highlighted Park So Dam’s strong passion for acting. She shared that while she had always enjoyed performing, working on The Journey to Gyeongju made her love acting even more.
Park So Dam also praised Gong Hyo Jin’s professionalism, saying she was amazed at how the senior actress could immediately immerse herself in a character as soon as filming began. In addition, she shared a heartwarming story about actress Lee Jung Eun, revealing that she affectionately calls her “older sister” or even “mom” because of their close relationship.
Toward the end of the episode, Gong Hyo Jin gave Park So Dam a book as a gift, offering encouragement and support as a senior in the industry. The two actresses then walked together down a quiet alley, continuing their sincere conversation. Their warm interaction left viewers touched by the genuine friendship between the two stars.
Park So Dam was previously diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2021 and underwent surgery before making a full recovery. She is now gradually returning to activities and plans to continue meeting audiences through various projects in the future.
Sources: Daum | TV리포트
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