Park So-dam: "Two years of hiatus... I felt depressed, but these days I enjoy each day." [Interview ②]

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

Actress Park So-dam opened up about her feelings after taking a two-year hiatus following her battle with 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 Yeong-ju, the second daughter.

Park So-dam took a hiatus for two years after filming 'Gyeongju Journey' two years ago and is now meeting audiences as the film is released.

Park So-dam stated, "After my cancer surgery, even during interviews for the film 'Ghost,' I told many people that I was fine now, but looking back, I wasn't truly okay. While filming the drama 'I'm About to Die Soon,' I reflected on my life again. It was difficult after filming at that time, and in the winter of that year, a project I really wanted came up. However, it was an outdoor action scene during the entire winter. Although I wanted to do it very much, I felt like I might be imposing myself, so I thought I couldn't take it on. In the end, I couldn't do it, and after resting through that winter, I met 'Gyeongju Journey' in the spring. If I had used my energy working on that project, I probably wouldn't have been able to do 'Gyeongju Journey.'"

Park So-dam said, "It became a turning point for me to properly assess my own condition. Although I felt sorry for letting down expectations due to my physical state, the team behind 'Gyeongju Journey' was the only one who comforted me. Since then, over the past two years of rest, I have exercised almost every day and taken care of my body, so now I can truly say that I am okay." She also expressed affection by adding, "Eun-jeong unnie, Hyo-jin unnie, and Yeon-i all comforted me a lot. They became like a counseling center for my worries and a safe haven for me."

Park So-dam remarked, "This is the first time I've taken a break for two years since my debut. Two years ago, I filmed this work, and now, after two years, I am still greeting audiences as Yeong-ju. Of course, there were moments of slight depression and worry during that time because I had never rested for two years before. However, time passed quickly. Whenever that happened, I sought comfort from the people around me." She continued, "Now, I feel healthier and seem to be in a state where I can accept things. These days, I am in such a good mood and excited. Every morning, I wake up thinking, 'How fun will today be?'"

Meanwhile, 'Gyeongju Journey' is scheduled for release on August 26.

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