'Parasite' star Park So Dam diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Park So Dam, who starred in the award-winning South Korean film “Parasite,” has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.

The actress’s agency Artist Company confirmed the news in a statement published Dec. 13, Monday.

"Actress Park So Dam was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer from her regular health examination, and she completed surgery following the doctor’s recommendation," said the statement posted by Soompi.

As she is recovering, she will not be joining promotions for her upcoming film “Special Delivery.”

“Although actress Park So Dam cannot participate in 'Special Delivery' promotions, she is cheering on the 'Special Delivery' premiere,” the statement said.

The agency also expressed gratitude to all of So Dam’s supporters, as well as the team behind “Special Delivery.”

They added that So Dam “will focus on recovery in order to greet everyone in good health in the future, and her agency Artist Company will also do our best for the actress to recover her health.”

So Dam is known for her role in Bong Joon Ho’s global hit “Parasite,” which became the first non-English-language film and the first South Korean film ever to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards in February 2020.

The actress has also appeared in a number of South Korean movies and TV series like "The Priests" and "The Silenced.”

According to the Mayo clinic, Papillary thyroid cancer is “the most common type of thyroid cancer,” and “most cases” can be cured with treatment. —JCB, GMA News