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Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Seo Ye Ji's ex-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun breaks silence on gaslighting controversy: ‘I'm meeting better people, but felt deeply ashamed'
K-drama actor Seo Ye Ji was once accused of gaslighting her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun, which triggered his hostile behaviour towards his Girls' Generation co-star Seohyun. At the time, Dispatch dropped the alleged text exchange between the two, revealing that he was being 'controlled' and 'manipulated' by Seo. The two reportedly started dating in 2018 after working together on Stay With Me. Now, years after the controversy, Kim Jung Hyun has finally broken his silence. The scandal took a heavy toll on his career and public image. Kim admitted he felt wronged and deeply ashamed, but with time, realised it wasn't as painful as it once seemed. Also read: 'I can't help…': Kim Soo Hyun's former co-star Seo Ye Ji responds to dating rumours with the actor On June 13, 2025, Kim appeared as a guest on KBS2's variety show Heart on Wheels. Host, Shin Dong Yup, mentioned that people sometimes go through times so tough that they feel too broken to get back up. Replying to that, Kim said, 'Honestly, I don't think I've been through anything that difficult. There were no hardships. But at the time, I did feel wronged, deeply ashamed — there were definitely a lot of emotions.' Also read: K-drama star Seo Ye Ji's cyberbully identified with ties to Kim Soo Hyun's agency He explained that if he had kept holding on to all that negativity, it would've only made things harder for him. 'As time passed, I realised there was nothing truly difficult about it. What remained was just a matter of life or death.' So, he chose to live like nothing bad ever happened. 'It's not about denying the pain, but by living as if nothing bad ever happened, I've been able to meet better people and become healthier.' Back in 2021, just months after Seo Ye Ji skyrocketed to global fame with her Netflix hit It's Okay To Not Be Okay alongside Kim Soo Hyun, her career took a major hit with several allegations that nearly derailed her career. One of those accusations was allegedly controlling Kim Jung Hyun's behaviour even while he was working. The term 'gaslighting' blew up as people believed she was emotionally manipulating him. At the time, many pointed to how oddly Jung Hyun behaved with his co-star at the press conference for his drama Time. He looked cold, stiff, and distant throughout, even refusing to link arms with Seohyun — a common gesture in South Korea while promoting a show. Later, it was revealed he even behaved with hostility toward Seohyun on set. Dispatch, the South Korean news agency, exposed messages where Seo was reportedly instructing him to avoid physical contact with female co-stars. Fans even branded him with the nickname 'Kim Ddak Ddak,' meaning stiff or rigid in Korean, mocking his behaviour. However, Kim is now starting fresh. Back in May, he signed with a new agency, Management Siseon, and even won Best Actor at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards for Iron Family. While accepting the award, he said, 'Receiving this award and expressing gratitude is something I must do, but true gratitude cannot be achieved without reflecting on the past. I deeply apologise for my past actions that hurt many people and caused discomfort.' The K-drama star rose to fame with shows like Mr. Queen, Crash Landing on You, Time, and Welcome to Waikiki. He is currently considering new roles.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Seo Ye Ji to return on screen with horror K-drama, three years after 'Eve'
Seo Ye Ji , a popular actress who has worked on many major projects, is all set and ready to make a comeback with a new and unique K-drama . The actress is planning to star in a horror and thriller TV show to make her much-awaited comeback. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It was shared that Seo Ye Ji , who has played diverse and unique roles all throughout her career, had been approached with a new series, as reported by K-media news outlet SPOTV News. The actress has been approached to star in an upcoming drama titled ' Forest of Humans '. The show is horror- and thriller-themed and will show the actress in a new light should she choose to accept the offer. First offer and role since 'Eve' The actress, although she has been approached with various projects in the past three years, has refused to work. Since her hit drama ' ' in 2022, the actress has mainly kept away from the limelight. If she accepts the role, this will be her official comeback in three years and will mark a new era for the actress. The actress also signed with a completely new management earlier last year, which also indicated the actress's wish to return on screen. Fans react to the news Once the news about the potential new show came to light, it quickly went viral on online social media platforms. Fans shared their excitement about the new project and expressed happiness over the actress's potential return to the small screen. More about the actress Seo Ye Ji is one of the most popular and sought-after actresses in the Korean entertainment industry. The actress has worked on some major projects that have become extremely popular ever since their release. Her most popular shows include but are not limited to 'Recalled', 'Not Another Way', 'The Throne', and 'Eve'. She also starred as the lead alongside controversial actor Kim Soo Hyun in one of her most popular and hit K-dramas, 'It's Okay To Not Be Okay'.
