'Parasite' star Park So-dam has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer

• "Parasite" star Park So-dam has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer.
• The South Korean actor played Kim Ki-Jung, who is employed as an art therapist by a wealthy family.

South Korean actor Park So-dam, one of the breakout stars of the Oscar-winning film "Parasite," has been diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, her agency Artist Company confirmed to CNN on Monday.

Park, 30, was diagnosed during a routine health exam and has since undergone surgery, Artist Company said in a statement. The agency did not specify the type of surgery Park underwent.

The South Korean actress shot to fame for her performance as Kim Ki-jung, one of the two adult children from the poor Kim family who becomes employed as an art therapist for the youngest child of a wealthy family.

The 2019 thriller, directed by Bong Joon-ho, took home four Academy Awards in 2020 and was the first foreign-language film to win Best Picture.

Park's most recent project is the upcoming crime-action film "Special Delivery," which is set to premiere early next year.

In the wake of her diagnosis, her agency said Park is "very disappointed that she cannot be together with fans who have waited and shown support," but "she is cheering on the 'Special Delivery' premiere."

"The company would like to once again thank all the people for showing support for 'Special Delivery' and actress Park So Dam, as well as the actors and crew of 'Special Delivery' overcoming this difficult time together," the agency said. "Actor Park So-dam will focus on her recovery so that she can see you all healthy in the future, and Artist Company will also do our best to help the actor recover her health.'

According to the Columbia Thyroid Center, papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, making up about 80% of all cases. It is the most common type of cancer in women under 25 and the 8th most common cancer among women overall.

"Fortunately, papillary thyroid cancer is also the thyroid cancer with the best prognosis and most patients can be cured if treated appropriately and early enough," according to the website, which also said most patients diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer "will not die of this disease."

Representatives from Artist Company did not immediately return Insider's request for comment.