Behind the glamorous world of stars lies an astonishing family relationship. From leading actors in the entertainment industry to idols, there are blood relations in the entertainment world that evoke the saying, 'Blood cannot be concealed.'
Gang Dong-won, known as 'everyone's ideal type,' and Gong Yoo began a special relationship long ago. The two, who have been friends since their modeling days, turned out to be related by marriage. At a past fan meeting with Ha Ji-won, Gang Dong-won revealed, 'I was talking on the phone with my father, and my grandfather's closest friend was Mr. Gong, who turned out to be Gong Yoo's grandfather. Our children became in-laws when they got married,' drawing attention.
Gang Dong-won appeared on 'You Quiz on the Block' and disclosed another family connection. He said, 'My nephew is Choi Joon-young, who belongs to the youth FC Seoul team,' adding, 'He wants to be more famous than his uncle. It won't be easy,' which made Yoo Jae-suk laugh. The Gang Dong-won family has a DNA specialization in arts and sports.
Broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon revealed his eight-cousin relationship with NCT's Taeyong during a 2018 variety show appearance. He boasted, 'The most handsome member,' and on the same year, he posted a surprise meeting photo on social media, stating, 'We talked about family matters and future aspirations. I'm proud of him,' leaving a warm message.
It was revealed in 2020 that actress Park Won-sook and rising star Park So-dam from Chungmuro are sixth cousins. Park So-dam is the granddaughter of Park Won-sook's cousin, and the two demonstrated generational chemistry in the 2015 film 'The King's Case Note.' Park So-dam proudly noted, 'Whenever I failed auditions, Park Won-sook encouraged me.'
The matriarch of the musical world, Ok Joo-hyun, is also a sixth cousin of actor Park Hyung-sik. The two formed a bond through the musical 'Elisabeth,' after which it became known they were sixth cousins. Ok Joo-hyun expressed, 'I hope family members do well,' adding, 'If they don't, I will harshly scold them,' revealing the traits of a 'Spartan lineage.'
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