Revenge, family loyalty, and eight years of waiting — “The Journey to Gyeongju” just dropped new stills, and Park So Dam’s character is proving to be the beating brain behind a very dangerous plan.
What’s The Story?
“The Journey to Gyeongju” follows a mother and her three daughters on a “killer” journey after waiting eight years for their youngest daughter, Gyeong Ju, who never returned from a school field trip. It’s a tense, emotionally loaded premise — grief and vengeance wrapped into one family road trip.
Meet Young Ju: The Family’s Strategist
Park So Dam plays Young Ju, the second of Ok Sil’s (Lee Jung Eun) four children — practical, blunt, and known for her no-nonsense honesty. Once an elite law school graduate carrying her family’s highest hopes, Young Ju has since given up on the bar exam and now spends her days unemployed, watching cryptocurrency charts. hough she thinks her mother’s plan is reckless and makes no sense, she still uses her sharp intellect to build airtight alibis, making her the family’s behind-the-scenes strategist.
Park So Dam reportedly brings the character’s contradictions to life, blending helplessness with cool, calculated logic.
The Journey To Gyeongju: Film Snapshot
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | The Journey to Gyeongju |
| Genre | Family Revenge Drama |
| Lead | Park So Dam (as Young Ju) |
| Supporting Cast | Lee Jung Eun |
| Director | Kim Mi Jo |
| Korea Release | August 26 |
Director And Actress Weigh In
Director Kim Mi Jo praised Park So Dam’s dedication, noting her meticulous approach to the role made her the only actress who could bring Young Ju to life so convincingly. Park So Dam, in turn, described the shoot as feeling like a reunion with a previous-life family, calling it one of the most enjoyable experiences since the start of her acting career.
Fans will recognize the actress from her breakout role in Parasite, which brought her international acclaim before this new emotionally charged project.
When Can You Watch It?
“The Journey to Gyeongju” is set to hit Korean theaters on August 26. Until then, fans can catch Park So Dam in “Special Delivery” on Viki.
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FAQs
Q1. When does “The Journey to Gyeongju” release?
Q2. What role does Park So Dam play in the film?
She plays Young Ju, a sharp, unemployed ex-law student who becomes her family’s strategist.
