Seo Ye Ji is preparing for her return to acting after a long break. Reports say she may star in the upcoming thriller drama Forest of Humans. This would be her first major role since the 2022 drama Eve.
The new drama is based on a popular horror webtoon. It tells the story of a facility holding psychopathic killers for experiments. Chaos begins when the facility’s systems fail, releasing the criminals. The drama is expected to be intense and dark, fitting Seo Ye Ji’s past roles.
Her agency, SUBLIME, confirmed she received an offer for the drama. They said she is still reviewing it. If she accepts, the drama will likely air on an OTT platform. Fans are excited to see her back on screen after three years.
Seo Ye Ji has stayed out of the spotlight since her 2021 controversies. She faced backlash over past bullying accusations and her involvement in actor Kim Jung Hyun’s behavior during his drama Time. Text messages showed she allegedly asked him to avoid romantic scenes with co-star Seohyun.
Recently, she made a small comeback by hosting SNL Korea Season 7. She also interacted with fans on Bubble, a private messaging app. During one chat, she banned fans from mentioning Kim Jung Hyun or the word “stiff”, referencing past issues.
Some fans found her joking tone about the controversy inappropriate. Others supported her return, hoping she would focus on acting. Meanwhile, she has also been linked to Kim Soo Hyun’s recent scandal involving late actress Kim Sae Ron. However, she clarified she is no longer connected to him.
Forest of Humans could be her chance to rebuild her career. The drama’s dark theme matches her strong performances in psychological thrillers. Fans are waiting for official confirmation about her casting.
“Hey now, that word stiff. Kekekekekekekeke that word is banned from now. Self-reflecthyun, I’m disappointed. Now I’m stressed. Kekekekekekeke.” – Seo Ye Ji’s response to a fan mentioning her past controversy.
Some netizens criticized her attitude, saying she has not changed. Others defended her, saying she deserves a second chance. The debate continues as she steps back into the public eye.
