Choi Kang-hee's bond with Director Park Chan-hong resurfaces amid controversy

Actress Choi Kang-hee has drawn attention for her past relationship with the late director Park Chan-hong, father of YouTuber Park We. In a resurfaced 2022 video from Park We’s channel, Choi shared a touching anecdote about how Director Park supported her during her father's passing, telling her, “From now on, I am your father. Call me Dad.” Choi noted that other actresses, such as Park Jin-hee, have also shared similar close bonds with him.

However, these revelations have coincided with recent online controversies regarding Director Park’s relationship with several individuals he refers to as his “adoptive daughters.” Following a 2024 video featuring Yoon So-hee, some viewers raised questions regarding the treatment of Song Ji-eun, the partner of Park We. Allegations of preferential treatment surfaced based on observations of mealtime etiquette and the emphasis placed on Yoon So-hee’s academic background in the footage. While some view the director's actions as deeply supportive, others have expressed skepticism regarding the nature of these multiple familial designations.