Park So-dam: "Fighting cancer, Lee Jung-eun came running with two dogs... I love and respect her" [Interview ①]

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• Interview with Park So-dam, who plays Yeong-ju in the film 'Gyeongju Journey'

Actress Park So-dam expressed gratitude toward Lee Jung-eun, who came running to her even in the early hours while she was battling papillary thyroid cancer.

On the afternoon of the 20th, Park So-dam held an interview for the film 'Gyeongju Journey' (directed by Kim Mi-jo) at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, sharing various insights about the work.

'Gyeongju Journey' is a family revenge drama about four women who embark on a journey of "killing" after eight years of waiting for their youngest daughter, Gyeongju, who never returned from a school trip. Park So-dam plays the role of the second daughter, Yeong-ju.

Lee Jung-eun and Park So-dam reunited as mother and daughter in this film following their collaboration in 'Parasite.' Earlier, during the production report conference for 'Gyeongju Journey,' Park So-dam had said, "Even while filming 'Parasite,' I felt a deep connection with my sister Lee. But after I fell ill, she helped me greatly during my recovery. She took care of me like a real mother. It was hard to tell my own family or even my mother how sick I truly was, but I could open up completely to her. Even if she worried, I felt comfortable showing my struggles and sharing everything with her. She would come to my house in the early hours just to listen to me. Meeting as a mother and daughter is wonderful in itself. She has always been a senior I deeply appreciate, and I feel I must do well for her for the rest of my life."

During today's interview, Lee Jung-eun showed a tsundere-like demeanor, saying, "I don't really remember if I came running to So-dam in the early hours."

Park So-dam stated, "There is no doubt that Sister Jung-eun influenced my decision to join this project. She has played the role of a mother for many people, and I kept wondering when we would finally meet." She then expressed her affection, saying, "As an actress and as a human being, I truly love and respect her."

Park So-dam added, "She says she doesn't remember that time either, but she once came to my house at night with two dogs in the back of her car. Whenever I had worries or even trivial matters, I would call her and rely on her greatly. While staying at her home in Jeju Island, I spent time with her parents, shared stories, and found healing. She is always someone who gives me something special, and I truly want to do well for her for the rest of my life."

Meanwhile, 'Gyeongju Journey' will be released on August 26.

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