Park So-dam, a celebrated South Korean actress, achieved international fame with her iconic portrayal of Kim Ki-jung in the acclaimed 2019 film “Parasite.” Her talent has earned her the title of “The Jewel of Indie Films,” solidifying her place in the global cinematic landscape.
Wiki/Biography
Born on Sunday, September 8, 1991, in South Korea, Park So-dam’s zodiac sign is Libra. She completed her schooling at Jangsin Girl’s High School in Seoul before pursuing a major in Acting at the prestigious Korea National University of Arts, also in Seoul.
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’5″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Brown (with various dyed colors including teal, golden blond, and golden brown)
Family, Ethnicity & Boyfriend
As the eldest of three siblings, So-dam has a younger sister and a brother. Information regarding her ethnicity and relationship status remains private.
Career
Represented by Artist Company since August 2017, So-dam’s journey began with numerous auditions during her university years. She persevered through many rejections, even auditioning for seventeen projects in a single month, before securing her debut role.
Her career spans various mediums:
Films:
Her acting debut was in the short film “No More No Less” (2013), followed by feature films such as “Ingtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls” (2013) and “Steel Cold Winter” (2013). She then transitioned to roles in films like “The Legacy” (2014), “Scarlet Innocence” (2014), “Suzi” (2014), and “The Royal Tailor” (2015), before rising to prominence in blockbusters including “The Silenced” (2015), “Veteran” (2015), “The Throne” (2015), “The Priests” (2015), “Man of Will” (2017), “Ode to the Goose” (2018), “Parasite” (2019), and “Fukuoka” (2019).
Television:
Her K-drama debut was in the 2015 KBS Drama Special “Crimpson Moon/Red Moon,” portraying Princess Hwawan. Notable K-drama appearances include “My First Time” (2015), “A Beautiful Mind” (2016), “Cinderella with Four Knights” (2016), and “A Record of Youth” (2020). She also participated in the reality cooking show “Three Meals a Day: Mountain Village” in 2019.
Theatre:
So-dam’s theatre credits include “Let Me In” (2016), “Closer” (2016), and “The Student and Mr. Henri” (2017).
Awards & Achievements
So-dam’s talent has been widely recognized through numerous prestigious awards:
| Award | Year | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Motion Picture | 2020 | Parasite |
| Blue Dragon Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2016 | The Priests |
| Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress (Film) | 2016 | The Priests |
| Buil Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2016 | The Priests |
| Busan Film Critics Award for Best New Actress | 2015 | The Silenced |
Signature
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Favourite Things
- Food: Kimbap, Shrimp, Kimchi, Sundubu-jjigae, Ramyeon, Jajangmyeon
- Actress: Kim Hye-soo, Charlize Theron
- Director: Kim Yoon-seok
Facts/Trivia
Inspired by a high school musical (“Grease”), So-dam pursued acting. Early in her career, she experienced self-doubt before finding her footing and receiving crucial family support. Her selection for “The Priests” (2015) involved a rigorous audition process against 2000 other actresses, with her unique aura playing a key role in her selection. She maintains close relationships with her high school friends and fellow actors, notably sharing a strong bond with Song Kang-ho from the “Parasite” set. She is an animal lover and owns a pet dog. She is also close to fellow Korean actresses Kim Go-eun and Lee Yoo-young, who were her college classmates.
