Summary
- Child actress Park So Yi shared her experiences working on “The Atypical Family,” highlighting her interactions with co-stars Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee.
- She reflected on memorable scenes from the drama and expressed her satisfaction with the series’ ending.
- Park So Yi, aspiring to become a doctor, plans to attend a regular middle school and focus on her studies, swimming, and piano this year.
In a recent interview, child actress Park So Yi opened up about her experiences on the set of “The Atypical Family” and her dreams for the future. Despite her initial nerves, Park So Yi, who played the role of Bok I Na in the drama, eloquently shared her thoughts on working with senior actors Jang Ki Yong and Chun Woo Hee.
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Park So Yi, the youngest cast member of “The Atypical Family,” described her role as the youngest member of the Bok family. Reflecting on her time on set, she expressed gratitude for the kindness of her co-stars. “In the drama, my character is distant from her family, but during breaks, the senior actors were very considerate. They even asked about little things like what kind of bread I liked,” she shared.
Speaking fondly of her on-screen father, Jang Ki Yong, Park So Yi recalled, “Dad Ki Yong was very considerate from the first to the last shoot. He gave me a letter and a gift on the last day. It was a pair of shoes, and I still wear them.” She added, with a smile, “He felt very different from dad Gwi Ju (laughs). When he cut his hair, he felt unfamiliar at first, but he always treated me like his real daughter and took good care of me.”
Regarding Chun Woo Hee, who played her on-screen aunt, Park So Yi said, “I had many scenes with aunt Woo Hee, so we talked a lot and became close.”
Among her most memorable moments in the drama, Park So Yi highlighted a poignant scene from episode 9. “The scene where I spent time with aunt and dad was very special. Aunt comforted I Na by saying she had gone through the same, helping I Na find her emotional footing. Also, I liked the scene where misunderstandings with her dad were resolved, and they got to know each other better,” she said.
Another memorable scene for her was when her character delivered a heartfelt message to her father on stage. “In the past, I Na couldn’t even talk to her dad and used to maintain a distance, but now she can understand him just by looking at his eyes. I think it showed I Na’s desire to relieve her dad of his worries,” she reflected.
When asked about her satisfaction with the series’ ending, Park So Yi expressed her joy, saying, “I’m 100% satisfied. It was more new, amazing, and fun than I imagined. When I first read the ending, I wondered how such a story could come about.”
Park So Yi also revealed her role models, naming Chun Woo Hee, Kim Su Hyun, Choi Hee Seo, Shim Dal Gi, and Kim Tae Ri as her inspirations.
Looking to the future, Park So Yi shared her evolving dreams. “I used to have so many dreams, but now I’ve narrowed them down a lot. I want to become a doctor. It seems like a challenging job that requires a lot of handwork and brains, but I still want to try,” she said. “I’ve been watching a lot of medical dramas and reading books about it since last year.”
Currently an elementary school student, Park So Yi expressed her desire to attend a regular middle school. “I want to go to a regular middle school and study a little more,” she said. As for her plans for this year, she added, “First of all, I want to study a lot. Also, I want to achieve master’s level in swimming, and properly memorize one piano piece.”
Park So Yi’s talent, dedication, and thoughtful aspirations hint at a bright future, both in her acting career and beyond.
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