Following Park Won-sook and Park So-dam...Gong Yoo and Kang Dong-won were also family members, anti-war entertainment family

Jun 10, 2025

Park Won-sook, Park So-dam, Gong Yoo, and Kang Dong-won (from left). Sports Chosun DB

As the fact that actors Park Won-sook and Park So-dam are related to their sixth cousins is attracting attention again, 'reversal family relationships' hidden throughout the entertainment industry are also attracting new attention.

Park Won-sook is a cousin of Park So-dam's grandfather, and Park So-dam is the granddaughter of Park Won-sook's cousin's brother. It is rumored that Park Won-sook thinks of Park So-dam as her nephew and takes care of him in a realistic way, although the sixth cousin is usually evaluated as a distant relationship.

The relationship was not known for a while, as the two appeared in one work but acted with each other hidden, but this family relationship first became public in 2019. Meanwhile, it has recently surfaced again and is drawing attention.

There are quite a few unexpected relationships in the entertainment industry. Actors Kang Dong-won and Gong Yoo are known as representative best friends and in-laws. The story that the two grandfathers were brother-in-law, and their descendants married and became in-laws, has created a long-standing topic among fans.

Gong Yoo also comes from a family with actor Gong Hyo-jin as another 'reversal family'. The two are known to be the Gong family of Gokbu, Gong Yoo is 79 years old, and Gong Hyo-jin is 81 years old.

Ok Joo-hyun (left), Park Hyung-sik. Sports Chosun DB

Lee Jang-woo (left), Hwanhee.Sports Chosun DB

Singer Ok Joo-hyun and actor Park Hyung-sik are actually in a six-chon relationship. The two appeared together in the 2018 musical Elizabeth, revealing their relationship. In particular, Ok Joo-hyun said on the show, "The people in the house should do well."He said he gave Park Hyung-sik a harsh early morning lesson, drawing laughter.

Actor Lee Jang-woo is a cousin to the joy of the group Fly to the Sky. Lee Jang-woo said he dreamed of becoming a celebrity while watching the joy and wanted to grow on his own rather than help.

Kwonryul (left), Choi Myung-gil. Sports Chosun DB

Actors Kwon Yul and Choi Myung-gil are also aunt-nephews. Kwon Yul did not disclose this for eight years after his debut, but later confessed that he was the one who had the greatest influence in entertainment programs and production presentations. Choi Myung-gil is also quietly cheering, saying, `My nephew is good at taking care of himself even if I don't talk much.'

Singer Yuk Joong-wan and BTOB's Yook Sung-jae are distant relatives. In entertainment, Yook Sung-jae called Yuk Joong-wan "Mister" and created a warm atmosphere.

Actor Park Sung-woong and actor Kim Eui-sung are sixth cousins. The two worked together in various works and `somewhat resembled each other" drew a response, and Park Sung-woong also revealed his relationship by saying "6th cousin on his mother's side".

Actors Lee Dong-gun and Sung-hyuk are also relatives of the 8th cousin on their mother's side. Lee Dong-gun revealed his relationship with Sung-hyuk by appearing with Sung-hyuk in the SBS entertainment show `My Ugly Baby, blood like us.'

Broadcasters Hong Seok-cheon and NCT Tae-yong are famous for their relationship with 8 cousins. Hong Seok-cheon proudly mentioned Tae-yong in the broadcast, saying "The most handsome member is a relative," and later, a photo of the two was released, drawing keen attention.