Park So-dam shares her journey battling thyroid papillary cancer: "My voice was gone for six months" [Baekban-gihaeng] [Star Issue]

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Actor Park So-dam openly shared her feelings while recalling her time battling thyroid cancer.

In the TV Chosun variety program "Shikgaek Heo Young-man's Baekban-gihaeng," which aired on the 7th, Park So-dam appeared and visited renowned restaurants in Yangpyeong, a representative healing destination near Seoul.

During the broadcast, Park So-dam expressed her unique affection for sundae while visiting a hangover soup restaurant in Yangpyeong, the first stop with Heo Young-man.

Park So-dam, who has often said she loves sundae, repeatedly praised its soft texture and also recalled frequently eating kongnamul-gukbap in Jeonju during the filming of the movie "Parasite." She further shared behind-the-scenes details that a full-scale village set was built for the flooding scene in "Parasite."

Park So-dam also spoke sincerely about her experiences as an actress. She credited numerous senior actors for helping her learn and grow, stating that she has consistently maintained an attitude of actively asking questions and conducting research whenever she encounters something unfamiliar.

Next, Park So-dam visited the only Hamheung Naengmyeon restaurant in the Pyongyang Naengmyeon alley, drawing attention with her keen observational skills. As soon as the food was served, she deduced the ingredients and cooking process, showcasing her expertise as a "flavor connoisseur."

She also discussed the upcoming movie "Gyeongju-gihaeng," raising expectations. "Gyeongju-gihaeng" tells the story of a mother and her three daughters embarking on a special journey after eight years of waiting, in honor of their youngest daughter, Gyeongju, who never returned from a school trip. Through this work, Park So-dam is set to display another layer of emotional depth.

The two then headed to a mountain vegetable rice set restaurant located deep in a remote mountain village. Park So-dam smiled repeatedly while tasting the fragrant mountain vegetables and the hearty mountain vegetable hot pot, fully immersed in the charm of a healthy meal filled with nature.

Park So-dam also honestly revealed the difficult period she experienced after her thyroid cancer surgery. She said that for about six months after the surgery, her voice did not come out properly, making her feel the greatest crisis of her acting career. Instead of remaining in despair, she confessed that she focused on taking care of herself. In particular, she shared her experience of traveling alone to Europe for a month with the mindset of "let's try something new," revealing her strengthened inner self.

Meanwhile, Park So-dam underwent surgery for thyroid papillary cancer in 2021 and took a break. She announced her full recovery in February of the following year and made her official return to activities by appearing in the movie "Ghost" and the drama "Lee Jae, About to Die."

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