The South Korean entertainment industry demands high moral stands from their artists. Several celebrities, who have been at the peak of their careers, face major scandals that come to a sudden halt. Once hailed as one of South Korea's most captivating stars for her unforgettable performances in dramas such as It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Lawless Lawyer, among others. However, controversies led to her alteration of her trajectory. Let's delve in to know her global stardom, controversies and more.<h2>Rise of Seo Yea Ji in South Korea's showbiz industry</h2>Seo Yea Ji rose in the entertainment industry after her acting debut in 2013 to global stardom with the 2020 hit It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Originally, she had plans to become a news anchor but accidentally played the role in the 2013 sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. She then carved out a reputation for handling emotionally complex, dark and edgy characters in shows like Save Me (2017) and Lawless Lawyer (2018).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-actress-seo-yea-ji-makes-her-debut-in-theatre-1766988017592">It's Okay to Not Be Okay actress Seo Yea Ji makes her debut in theatre</a><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250818/image-1755497931117.jpg" alt="Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji"></figure>Her career exploded in 2020 when she played the role of fierce, eccentric and stylish children's book author Ko Moon Young in It's Okay to Not Be Okay. The show's global success earned her immense international acclaim and a Baeksang Arts nomination for Best Actress.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/eve-to-it-s-okay-to-not-be-okay-7-k-dramas-movies-featuring-actress-seo-yea-ji-1755494810081">Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji</a>&nbsp;Apart from shows, Seo Yea Ji has also been part of films including Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Another Way, Stay With Me, Circle of Atonement, The Throne, The Bros, By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture and Recalled, among others.&nbsp;<h2>Scandal, allegations surrounding Seo Yea Ji</h2>In 2021, Seo Yea JI faced a massive controversy when leaked text messages suggested she exhibited controlling behaviour over her then-boyfriend, actor Kim Jung Hyun, during the filming of the 2018 drama, Time. The public backlash in South Korea was so severe that she was dropped from numerous advertising deals and was forced to step down from the drama Island.<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2025/20250818/image-1755497820953.jpg" alt="Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji"></figure>She took a multi-year hiatus from the entertainment industry. While the scandal nearly ended her domestic career, international fans largely viewed her as a victim of overly punitive industry cancel culture.<h2>Comeback of Seo Yea Ji: Recent shows and upcoming project</h2>Seo Yea Ji made her comeback in television in 2022 with a revenge melodrama, Eve. While the project showcased her acting abilities, it failed to fully restore her public image in South Korea. After a period of being lying low, Seo Yea Ji started her own personal Instagram account, signalling a gradual return to the public eye.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/only-34-99-zendaya-stuns-in-oversized-ebay-t-shirt-at-the-spider-man-brand-new-day-promotion-1782384435859">Only $34.99! Zendaya stuns in oversized eBay t-shirt at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion</a>&nbsp;After four years, Seo Yea Ji made her highly anticipated return to the entertainment industry by marking her theatrical debut in the stage play named A Hymn of Death (also known as Praise of Death). Praise of History is a play that captures the love of artists who lived in the era of upheaval in the 1920s and the desire for freedom that they could not give up. In the play, Seo Ye-ji plays Yun Sim-deok, a sad soprano who shook the times.<figure class="image"><img src="https://0.soompi.io/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/31165903/Seo-Ye-Ji3.jpg" alt="Fairytale Fashion: Inside Seo Ye Ji's Style From &quot;It's Okay To Not Be Okay&quot; | Soompi"></figure>She is currently reviewing offers for upcoming projects, including the webtoon-based OTT thriller titled Forest of Humans. As per the Webtoon, it is set inside a secret containment facility in the woods built for experimental purposes on PSYCHOPATHIC SERIAL KILLERS. When a catastrophic breakdown happens, the facility descends into chaos. The researchers are killed, and the bloodthirsty murderers are left to fend for themselves while turning on each other.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/avatar-the-last-airbender-season-2-x-review-live-action-garners-positive-reaction-netizens-say-phenomenal-1782379849195">Avatar-The Last Airbender S2 x review: Netizens hail action show as 'phenomenal'</a>&nbsp;While rebuilding public trust remains a challenge, the actress still possesses the talent, screen presence, and fan support that once made her one of South Korea's brightest stars. Whether she ultimately reclaims her former status or forges a new chapter entirely, her next career move could determine one of the industry's most closely watched comeback stories.

Seo Yea Ji, who gained recognition with shows including It's Okay To Not Be Okay and Lawless Lawyer, among others, appeared destined for a long term. But, after the controversy, will she be able to make her comeback with upcoming projects? Read to know more. 

The South Korean entertainment industry demands high moral stands from their artists. Several celebrities, who have been at the peak of their careers, face major scandals that come to a sudden halt. Once hailed as one of South Korea's most captivating stars for her unforgettable performances in dramas such as It's Okay to Not Be Okay and Lawless Lawyer, among others. However, controversies led to her alteration of her trajectory. Let's delve in to know her global stardom, controversies and more. Rise of Seo Yea Ji in South Korea's showbiz industry Seo Yea Ji rose in the entertainment industry after her acting debut in 2013 to global stardom with the 2020 hit It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Originally, she had plans to become a news anchor but accidentally played the role in the 2013 sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. She then carved out a reputation for handling emotionally complex, dark and edgy characters in shows like Save Me (2017) and Lawless Lawyer (2018). Also Read: It's Okay to Not Be Okay actress Seo Yea Ji makes her debut in theatre Her career exploded in 2020 when she played the role of fierce, eccentric and stylish children's book author Ko Moon Young in It's Okay to Not Be Okay. The show's global success earned her immense international acclaim and a Baeksang Arts nomination for Best Actress. Also Read: Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji Apart from shows, Seo Yea Ji has also been part of films including Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River, Another Way, Stay With Me, Circle of Atonement, The Throne, The Bros, By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture and Recalled, among others. Scandal, allegations surrounding Seo Yea Ji In 2021, Seo Yea JI faced a massive controversy when leaked text messages suggested she exhibited controlling behaviour over her then-boyfriend, actor Kim Jung Hyun, during the filming of the 2018 drama, Time. The public backlash in South Korea was so severe that she was dropped from numerous advertising deals and was forced to step down from the drama Island. She took a multi-year hiatus from the entertainment industry. While the scandal nearly ended her domestic career, international fans largely viewed her as a victim of overly punitive industry cancel culture. Comeback of Seo Yea Ji: Recent shows and upcoming project Seo Yea Ji made her comeback in television in 2022 with a revenge melodrama, Eve. While the project showcased her acting abilities, it failed to fully restore her public image in South Korea. After a period of being lying low, Seo Yea Ji started her own personal Instagram account, signalling a gradual return to the public eye. Also Read: Only $34.99! Zendaya stuns in oversized eBay t-shirt at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion After four years, Seo Yea Ji made her highly anticipated return to the entertainment industry by marking her theatrical debut in the stage play named A Hymn of Death (also known as Praise of Death). Praise of History is a play that captures the love of artists who lived in the era of upheaval in the 1920s and the desire for freedom that they could not give up. In the play, Seo Ye-ji plays Yun Sim-deok, a sad soprano who shook the times. She is currently reviewing offers for upcoming projects, including the webtoon-based OTT thriller titled Forest of Humans. As per the Webtoon, it is set inside a secret containment facility in the woods built for experimental purposes on PSYCHOPATHIC SERIAL KILLERS. When a catastrophic breakdown happens, the facility descends into chaos. The researchers are killed, and the bloodthirsty murderers are left to fend for themselves while turning on each other. Also Read: Avatar-The Last Airbender S2 x review: Netizens hail action show as 'phenomenal' While rebuilding public trust remains a challenge, the actress still possesses the talent, screen presence, and fan support that once made her one of South Korea's brightest stars. Whether she ultimately reclaims her former status or forges a new chapter entirely, her next career move could determine one of the industry's most closely watched comeback stories.

Seo Yea Ji, who gained recognition with shows including It's Okay To Not Be Okay and Lawless Lawyer, among others, appeared destined for a long term. But, after the controversy, will she be able to make her comeback with upcoming projects? Read to know more.&nbsp;

Global Stardom to silence: Can actress Seo Yea Ji finally reclaim her throne in South Korean entertainment industry?

Renowned South Korean actress Seo Yea Ji, who is best known for her shows including Eve and It's Okay to Not Be Okay, among others, will reportedly be making her debut in theatre, and rehearsals are also underway. What is the play she is working on, and when will she be performing? Let's delve in to know more details about it.<h2>More details of Seo Yea Ji's theatre debut</h2>According to a report by The Chosun Daily, Seo Yea Ji will be making her first attempt at a theatre stage since her debut. The play named A Hymn of Death is a work that captures the love of artists who lived through the turbulent era of the 1920s and their longing for freedom that they could not ultimately give up.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiran-rao-undergoes-appendix-surgery-shares-snippets-from-her-hospital-room-1766989902315">Kiran Rao undergoes appendix surgery, shares snippets from her hospital room</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, Seo Yea Ji will be appearing as Yoon Sim Deok, a tragic soprano who shook the era. It is a character with a complex inner life who did not let go of art and her own choices even under the oppression of the times. The report suggests that Yoon Sim-deok is reconstructed not as a figure simply swept away by a tragic fate but as an existence who decides her own life and relationships. Expectations are growing that the character's individuality and charm will be further upgraded through Seo Ye-ji's unique expressiveness.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-copenhagen-test-x-review-netizens-applaud-simu-liu-melissa-barrera-s-thriller-show-for-intelligent-storytelling-1766978887617">The Copenhagen Test X review: Netizens laud Simu Liu's thriller show</a>&nbsp;Hymn of Death will be performed from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at the M Theatre of the Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts in Seoul.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/new-ott-releases-this-week-dec-29-2025-to-jan-4-2026-stranger-things-to-haq-7-latest-movies-and-shows-on-netflix-prime-video-zee5-and-more-1766920425039">OTT Releases this week (Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026): 7 movies and shows on OTT</a><h2>All of Seo Yea Ji</h2>Seo Yea Ji began her acting career in the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. This was followed by the major roles in the period drama Diary of a Night Watchman, the thriller Last and the fantasy Moorim School: Saga of the Brave. Her notable roles in television series include Save Me and Lawless Lawyer. She rose to prominence with the romantic comedy show It's Okay to Not Be Okay.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thalapathy-vijay-falls-after-mobbed-by-fans-at-airport-in-chennai-post-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-1766974530049">Thalapathy Vijay falls after being mobbed by fans at Chennai airport</a>&nbsp;In 2019, she starred in the films Warning: Do Not Play and By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture. In 2021, she starred in a mystery-thriller film, Recalled, directed by Seo Yoo-min alongside Kim Kang-woo, which was a resounding success.&nbsp;

Actress Seo Yea Ji, who has been part of several K-dramas, including Save Me and Recalled, among others, makes her debut in theatre. Read to know more details.

Renowned South Korean actress Seo Yea Ji, who is best known for her shows including Eve and It's Okay to Not Be Okay, among others, will reportedly be making her debut in theatre, and rehearsals are also underway. What is the play she is working on, and when will she be performing? Let's delve in to know more details about it. More details of Seo Yea Ji's theatre debut According to a report by The Chosun Daily, Seo Yea Ji will be making her first attempt at a theatre stage since her debut. The play named A Hymn of Death is a work that captures the love of artists who lived through the turbulent era of the 1920s and their longing for freedom that they could not ultimately give up. Also Read: Kiran Rao undergoes appendix surgery, shares snippets from her hospital room Reportedly, Seo Yea Ji will be appearing as Yoon Sim Deok, a tragic soprano who shook the era. It is a character with a complex inner life who did not let go of art and her own choices even under the oppression of the times. The report suggests that Yoon Sim-deok is reconstructed not as a figure simply swept away by a tragic fate but as an existence who decides her own life and relationships. Expectations are growing that the character's individuality and charm will be further upgraded through Seo Ye-ji's unique expressiveness. Also Read: The Copenhagen Test X review: Netizens laud Simu Liu's thriller show Hymn of Death will be performed from January 30 to March 2, 2026, at the M Theatre of the Sejong Centre for the Performing Arts in Seoul. Also Read: OTT Releases this week (Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026): 7 movies and shows on OTT All of Seo Yea Ji Seo Yea Ji began her acting career in the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3. This was followed by the major roles in the period drama Diary of a Night Watchman, the thriller Last and the fantasy Moorim School: Saga of the Brave. Her notable roles in television series include Save Me and Lawless Lawyer. She rose to prominence with the romantic comedy show It's Okay to Not Be Okay. Also Read: Thalapathy Vijay falls after being mobbed by fans at Chennai airport In 2019, she starred in the films Warning: Do Not Play and By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture. In 2021, she starred in a mystery-thriller film, Recalled, directed by Seo Yoo-min alongside Kim Kang-woo, which was a resounding success.

Actress Seo Yea Ji, who has been part of several K-dramas, including Save Me and Recalled, among others, makes her debut in theatre. Read to know more details.

It's Okay to Not Be Okay actress Seo Yea Ji makes her debut in theatre

From Lawless Lawyer to Eve to Recalled, several shows and movies featuring Seo Yea-ji have established her as one of the popular actresses in the South Korean showbiz industry. Here are a few of the best performances portrayed by her.

From Lawless Lawyer to Eve to Recalled, several shows and movies featuring Seo Yea-ji have established her as one of the popular actresses in the South Korean showbiz industry. Here are a few of the best performances portrayed by her.

Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji

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Global Stardom to silence: Can actress Seo Yea Ji finally reclaim her throne in South Korean entertainment industry?

It's Okay to Not Be Okay actress Seo Yea Ji makes her debut in theatre

Eve to It's Okay to Not Be Okay: 7 k-dramas, movies featuring actress Seo Yea-ji