Park So-dam will portray Ahn Jung-ha, an aspiring makeup artist, in tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama ″Record of Youth.″ She gained widespread recognition for her role as Ki-jeong in Bong Joon-ho’s acclaimed film ″Parasite,″ which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and attracted 10 million viewers in Korea. ″Parasite″ also received multiple accolades at the 92nd Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, grossing $257 million worldwide.

The cast of ″Parasite″ has continued to excel in their careers. Lee Jung-eun took on her first lead role in the KBS weekend drama ″Once Again,″ which achieved viewership ratings over 30%. Jang Hye-jin and Park Myung-hoon have also gained recognition for their performances in various projects. Park So-dam’s portrayal of Ki-jeong has been praised for showcasing her growth as an actress.

Debuting in the 2013 independent film ″Ingtoogi,″ Park So-dam garnered attention in 2015 with roles in ″Veteran,″ ″The Throne,″ and ″The Priests.″ Her performance as Lee Young-shin, a high school student possessed by a demonic spirit in ″The Priests,″ earned her accolades at nine film festivals. In ″Parasite,″ she captivated audiences with her natural charm, and her remix of ″Dokdo is Our Land″ gained international attention, leading to her nickname ″Jessica Jingle.″

A graduate of the Korea National University of Arts’ Department of Theater, Park So-dam has been compared to fellow student Kim Go-eun, although she is closer to actress Lee Yoo-young. She began her stage career in 2016 with the play ″Let Me In″ and made her drama debut in ″Beautiful Mind.″ Her subsequent roles in ″Cinderella and the Four Knights″ and the play ″Closer″ further established her presence in the industry.

While her activities slowed in 2017 and 2018 due to preparations for ″Parasite,″ the film propelled her to international fame, allowing her to walk the red carpet at Cannes and earn the title of a 10 million-viewer actress. She also won the Best Ensemble Award alongside her co-stars in ″Parasite.″

″Record of Youth″ features Park Bo-gum as Sa Hye-jun, a model-turned-actor. This drama marks a reunion for Ha Hee-ra and Shin Ae-ra, who played sisters in the 1991 drama ″What Is Love?″ Park So-dam has established herself as a leading candidate in the film industry through her roles in ″The Priests″ and ″Parasite,″ despite facing challenges with early cancellations and low ratings in her dramas.

With ″Record of Youth,″ Park So-dam has the opportunity to solidify her status in the industry. The drama, premiering on the 7th, could signify a pivotal moment in her acting career.