In a revelation that has surprised fans and industry insiders alike, actresses Park So-dam and Park Won-sook have confirmed they are sixth cousins, ending a decade-long silence about their familial connection.

The news was announced by Park So-dam's agency, Artist Company, which stated that the two stars discovered the family link years ago but chose to keep it private, even while working together professionally.

According to the agency, Park So-dam is the granddaughter of Park Won-sook's cousin, making their relationship a distant but traceable blood tie.

Despite appearing together in the 2015 historical film "The Throne," both actresses opted to portray themselves as strangers on set, withholding their family background from the cast and crew.

Industry sources say Park Won-sook quietly supported Park So-dam in the early stages of her career, offering guidance behind the scenes while avoiding public attention.

Reactions online have been overwhelmingly positive. Comments on Korean forums included, "Park So-dam's acting DNA is no joke," and "I always thought they looked alike."

This is not the first time Park Won-sook has made headlines for an emotional family story.

During an episode of KBS2's Park Won-sook's Live Together, she was reunited with her long-lost biological granddaughter years after losing contact due to personal tragedy.

"Thank you. Just... thank you for growing up so well. For doing your best as a student, staying out of trouble, and becoming such a lovely person," she said during the tearful reunion.
Park So-dam, best known internationally for her role as Kim Ki-jung in the Oscar-winning film Parasite, has also spoken about her growth as an actor.

"This was the first time I truly saw every staff member's face on set," she said in an earlier interview. "My perspective has grown a bit wider."

The newly revealed connection between Park and Park adds a deeper personal dimension to their on-screen work and professional legacies, sparking renewed interest in both their careers.