Best known for her role as Kim Gi Jung a.k.a Jessica in the award-winning movie "Parasite," Park So Dam has solidified her name in Hallyu by portraying various characters.
From her role as the adorable makeup artist An Jeong Ha in the Netflix life romance series "Record of Youth" to the fearless driver, Jang Eun Ha in the movie "Special Delivery," the 30-year-old actress never fails to amaze viewers with her versatility.
However, before gaining recognition, she experienced hardships during her early days in the industry.
Park So Dam Talks About Challenges During her Rookie Days as An Actress
Before landing blockbuster projects like "Parasite," it's not all smooth sailing for Park So Dam.
As obtained by a media outlet, the actress shared her journey from her debut in 2013 up to now that she is gaining recognition, thanks to her amazing skills.
She revealed that what sparked her interest in acting is after she watched the musical "Grease" and thought that the industry will be as "fun and happy as theirs" so she "began dreaming of acting."
With her grit and determination, Park So Dam shared that she went to every audition for the past two and a half years.
"In almost a month I auditioned for 17 projects. I was rejected every time, so that really brought me down," she added,
At the time, she had realizations and weighed the things she is good at and her edge as an actress.
"So instead of choosing my projects, I often ended up doing things here and there," the actress shared. Lo and behold, she had her first lead role in the 2014 film "The Youth" with Jung Hae In, Gu Won, and more.
Her career catapulted to fame after joining the cast of "The Priest" and taking the role of Young Shin.
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Park So Dam once again stole the spotlight after playing Jessica in the Palme d'Or and Oscar-winning movie "Parasite."
Park So Dam Net Worth
With a years-long career and continuous activities both in Kdrama and movies, the 30-year-old has amassed millions as an actress.
According to a report, Park So Dam's net worth this 2022 is around 3 million USD. It includes her earnings in drama and endorsements.
Park So Dam's Health
In December of 2021, the public was surprised after Park So Dam announced bombshell news regarding her health.
According to reports, her agency, Artist Company, shared that she will be halting her activities ahead of the premiere of her movie "Special Delivery" after she was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.
In an official statement, her label shared that she is in the recovering stage after completing her surgery following the doctor's recommendation.
Moreover, Park So Dam's agency said that the actress "will focus on recovery" for the time being.
Interestingly, she has been updating fans on social media. The actress even attended the special screening of Lee Jung Jae and Jung Woo Sung's movie "Hunt."
