'Fighting Papillary Thyroid Cancer' Park So-dam: "I Had 13 Cysts... As My Health Worsened, I Began to Deny Myself" [The Seasons]

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Actress Park So-dam shared her journey of battling papillary thyroid cancer.

On the 21st episode of KBS 2TV music talk show 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's High-Frequency Boyfriend,' Jay Park, Park So-dam, Dayoung, and SAY MY NAME appeared, delivering distinct pleasures through genre-blending performances and witty banter.

Jay Park delivered a sweet performance singing 'Yesterday.' Due to the romantic lyrics of 'Yesterday,' he had faced speculation at the time of its release that he was about to get married. He clarified with a laugh, saying, "It's only because I have a strong song called 'Body' that people think so; I've actually written many sweet songs." He also revealed his devoted romantic side, stating, "When you meet someone you love, there is a romance where you want to treat them with care." Jay Park, who was also the inaugural MC of 'The Seasons,' remarked, "It was an honor, but it was also burdensome. Since this is a new format and we are carrying on the tradition of KBS late-night music talk shows, I worked hard thinking I had to do well."

Jay Park expressed his struggles, saying, "I am completely separating my life as an artist from my life as an entertainment representative." He continued to show his unique love for dance, revealing last year that even after suffering a ligament tear injury, he practiced breakdancing every week. On this day, Jay Park changed into different shoes and performed an enthusiastic breakdance on the spot, heating up the venue. Finally, in the duet segment 'Two People,' he harmonized with Sung Si-kyung singing 'Soju One Glass.' Earlier, Jay Park had garnered attention for his unique rendition of 'Soju One Glass' with added R&B vocals on 'The Seasons,' and this time he delivered a polished performance with even more refined sensibility.

Actress Park So-dam mentioned the house band 'Jungmae and Kungchitachi' as the reason she chose to appear on 'Sung Si-kyung's High-Frequency Boyfriend' during her first appearance on a late-night music talk show, adding that "my top priority was to experience band music firsthand." A 14-year veteran actress known for her relentless work ethic and dubbed the 'civil servant of Chungmu-ro,' Park So-dam joked with laughter, saying, "The filming went well. Although I terrified many people in the movie 'Black Priests,' I slept soundly without any nightmares or even a single nightmare."

Park So-dam revealed, "As my health gradually worsened, I began to want to deny myself," recalling her past surgery for papillary thyroid cancer. She continued, "They told me I had 13 cysts. I was advised to have surgery quickly and proceeded with it," explaining the reason for her hiatus. She then shared that she is currently recovering her body through daily Pilates, earning applause from the audience. Park So-dam delivered a simple and delicate live performance of BoBo's 'Late Regret,' followed by singing HYOHO's 'TOMBOY' with a standing microphone, showcasing another cool charm distinct from actress Park So-dam.

Dayoung showcased her 'MZ hot girl' persona to the fullest by presenting a stage where 'body' was arranged in a band version. She then shared an anecdote about sending a direct message (DM) to the production team first to appear on 'Sung Si-kyung's High-Frequency Boyfriend,' which made Sung Si-kyung laugh, saying, "The production team said this is the first time they've had such a guest." Last year, Dayoung showed a bold musical transformation through her solo debut. She revealed the behind-the-scenes story of producing an album in the U.S. at her own expense, stating, "I thought I had to create and convince everyone myself, so I prepared for 3-4 years," which surprised the audience.

On this day, Jay Park, who recently appeared in a collaboration with Dayoung titled 'FLIRTY' and was swept up in dating rumors, reappeared on stage to thunderous cheers. Regarding 'FLIRTY' with Dayoung, Jay Park said, "I had doubts about whether we could finish it in such a short time, but she came up with her own plan immediately, so I was convinced right away." He added, "She is the first person I've seen with more drive than me," eliciting laughter. Dayoung then sang Lee Sun-hee's 'Fox Rain,' revealing her compelling vocal abilities. Sung Si-kyung remarked, "This is the first time I've heard such an emotional confession song," once again playfully bringing up the dating rumors between Jay Park and Dayoung, turning the venue into a sea of laughter.

Group SAY MY NAME presented their stage for 'UFO (ATTENT!ON),' which brought them their first music show win in 451 days since debut. They then shared their overwhelming feelings about the number one spot, saying, "It was such a desperate dream that I cried all day." They also revealed their special relationship with producer Kim Jae-joong. Although Kim Jae-joong suggested calling him 'Wappa' (a mix of oppa and appa) to the members, who were born in 2005 on average, SAY MY NAME drew a line by saying, "We find it more comfortable to call him PD-nim," which made everyone laugh.

Member Hitomi shared her journey to becoming a third-time debutant with AKB48 and IZ*ONE before joining SAY MY NAME, impressing Sung Si-kyung with her fluent Korean skills. Hitomi revealed that she obtained not only the Korean Language Proficiency Test certificate but also a driver's license in Korea, showcasing her unique ability to adapt to life in Korea. SAY MY NAME announced their participation in the 20th anniversary project of Hallyu and concluded their stage for the day by performing 'Your Scent,' the OST from the drama 'Summer Scent,' with their own unique color.

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