Netizens question why Park Seul-gi is excluded from Park Chan-hong's list

Questions have surfaced online regarding why broadcaster Park Seul-gi is not categorized as one of PD Park Chan-hong's "adopted daughters" alongside actresses Yoon So-hee, Choi Kang-hee, and Park Jin-hee. The discussion emerged following a 2024 video from YouTuber Park Wi that highlighted the family-like bonds between the producer and several female entertainers.

While YouTuber Park Wi is embroiled in controversy following an incident on a KTX, a list of so-called "adopted daughters"—female celebrities who have formed close bonds with his father, PD Park Chan-hong—has become a hot topic online. While actresses Yoon So-hee, Choi Kang-hee, and Park Jin-hee are known to be Park Chan-hong's adopted daughters, unexpected interest has surged as questions arise regarding why broadcaster Park Seul-gi is not included in the list.

A post titled "Why is Park Seul-gi not an adopted daughter?" was recently uploaded to an online community. Given that PD Park Chan-hong is known to maintain family-like closeness with several female entertainers, the author questioned why Park Seul-gi, who has been mentioned as having a special connection with him, is not categorized in the same way.

The individuals known as Park Chan-hong's adopted daughters include actresses Yoon So-hee, Choi Kang-hee, and Park Jin-hee. In this context, "adopted daughter" refers to a relationship where individuals act like family despite having no blood relation. As these relationships became known, interest grew regarding the special bonds Park Chan-hong has built with his junior colleagues in the entertainment industry.

The author of the post claimed that Park Seul-gi shares similar commonalities with the aforementioned individuals. As evidence, the author noted that Park Seul-gi lost her father at a young age and mentioned that Park Wi once stated that his father had posted a photo of himself with Park Seul-gi in a family group chat. The post also cited an instance where Park Seul-gi shed tears while discussing matters related to Park Wi during a program's press conference, questioning why her connection to them is not recognized as being an adopted daughter.

Online reactions have been mixed. Some netizens expressed curiosity, asking, "There are no adopted sons, only daughters?" and "Why isn't Park Seul-gi included?" On the other hand, some opinions suggested being cautious about involving people unrelated to the controversy, with comments such as "Let's know the limit" and "While Park Wi's actions weren't right, I think people are being a bit excessive."

The reason the relationship between Park Chan-hong's adopted daughters has regained attention is the recent controversy involving Park Wi. In a holiday-themed video uploaded to Park Wi's YouTube channel in 2024, his wife Song Ji-eun was shown visiting his in-laws, a process during which it was revealed that Yoon So-hee is Park Chan-hong's adopted daughter. Following this, the relationships between Park Chan-hong and various female entertainers have been discussed online, leading to the successive mention of related individuals.

Park Wi previously caused controversy by releasing CCTV footage showing a scene in August where his wheelchair wheel caught on the foot of a social service agent while disembarking from a KTX. Following the release of the video, various criticisms followed, and Park Wi has been undergoing a period of self-reflection after taking down the video.

However, it is difficult to conclude based only on available information why Park Seul-gi is not mentioned as an adopted daughter of Park Chan-hong or what the specific nature of their relationship is. It is necessary to distinguish between questions raised online and actual family-like relationships. As the controversy surrounding Park Wi re-examines the private connections of surrounding individuals, a cautious approach is required to prevent unverified speculation from escalating into further controversy.

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