Park Bo-kyung: "Acting is better than winning the 'Lotto 1st Prize'" [Interview ②]

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Actress Park Bo-kyung shared her thoughts on having spent a year that she does not envy any "Lotto 1st Prize" winner for.

Park conducted an interview with StarNews at the O2 Tower in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 20th. Last month, she met with viewers through the OTT TVING original series and tvN Monday-Tuesday drama "Lotto 1st Prize Also Goes to Work" (hereinafter "Lotto 1st Prize"), and the conversation naturally turned to the subject.

"Lotto 1st Prize" is based on the web novel of the same name by writer Seo In-ha. It is a 10-episode K-office drama about team leader Gong Eun-tae (played by Lee Jun-hyuk), who, after winning the Lotto 1st Prize while struggling to get by day by day, goes to work with a different mindset, carrying the 1.3 billion won prize money instead of submitting his resignation letter.

Given that "Lotto 1st Prize" is a work centered on winning the lottery, Park was asked about it herself. How would Park Bo-kyung spend the prize money if she were to win?

Park answered without a moment's hesitation, "First of all, I think I would use it for thanksgiving offerings and tithes." She continued, "After that, I think I would think about where to use it, like Gong Eun-tae. There are things you want to do because you don't have money, but perhaps having money creates new desires. And if I were an office worker, I would have gone to work without telling anyone (about the lottery win), just like Eun-tae. But I think I would tell my husband."

In reality, Park has never bought a single Lotto ticket in her life. Nevertheless, she caught attention by saying, "I have never bought a lottery ticket, but I already hit the jackpot this year." Earlier, at the 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards held in July, she was honored with the Best Jo Yeon-sang-eul (수상) Actress award for Netflix's "Lady Dua." On top of that, by successfully wrapping up her next project, "Lotto 1st Prize," it is no exaggeration to say she has made 2026 "Park Bo-kyung's year."

Park joked, "This year is my 'lottery.' I never even dreamed of winning an award, yet something like a dream came true. I really seem to be following the titles of my works. When I was filming 'Riding Life' last year, I was actually busy riding with kids. This year, I became a truly noticed 'lady' through 'Lady Dua,' and good things happened, just like in 'Lotto 1st Prize.' I think I should look at the title of my next work."

Additionally, Park stated, "For me, being active is better than winning the lottery," adding, "If I may express a wish as an actress, I would love to be part of a work that gives hope to someone. Like films such as 'Billy Elliot' or 'Life Is Beautiful.'" She revealed her passionate dedication to acting.

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