Seo Yea-ji to return to film in horror project Geumwoldo

Actress Seo Yea-ji will make her big screen comeback in the mystery horror film Geumwoldo, which is scheduled to begin filming in the middle of this month. Directed by Baek Dong-hoon, the project marks her first film appearance since 2021 and is targeted for a 2027 release.

Actress Seo Yea-ji has shared a glimpse of her current life, appearing more composed and elegant ahead of her return to the big screen after five years. Featuring a neatly tied hairstyle and sophisticated attire, she presents a different atmosphere as she prepares to resume her acting career through the new film 'Geumwoldo'.

On the 7th, Seo Yea-ji posted several photos to her social media account with the caption, "This one's my favorite." In the released images, she is seen with her hair neatly tied, looking off to the side. Her styling, consisting of a white polka-dot top paired with a navy cardigan, emphasized a calm and graceful charm.

In another photo, she revealed a different sense of fashion by matching beige shorts with lace stockings. Rather than bold styling, the image highlighted a tidy atmosphere and natural poses, while her distinct features and aura continued to draw attention. Fans have shown intense interest in these rare glimpses of her daily life.

Along with her recent update, news of Seo Yea-ji's next project is drawing renewed attention. Her agency, B-Wave Entertainment, officially announced on the 4th that Seo Yea-ji will appear in the film 'Geumwoldo'. Based on an actual cannibalism incident recorded in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, the film is a Korean-style vampire story set on a remote Korean island and within a closed community, combining mystery and horror.

In 'Geumwoldo', directed by Baek Dong-hoon of the film 'Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle', Seo Yea-ji plays the role of Kim Ji-hoo. Her character travels to the remote island of Geumwoldo after receiving a message from her mother, where she uncovers mysterious incidents and confronts her own destiny. Filming is set to begin in the middle of this month, with a target release in 2027.

This film holds special significance for Seo Yea-ji, as it marks her return to the screen approximately five years after the release of 'Recalled' in 2021. After gaining immense popularity through the 2020 tvN drama 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay', her career took a significant hit the following year due to various controversies.

In April 2021, allegations surfaced regarding a "manipulation theory" involving her former partner, Kim Jung-hyun, in relation to a drama he appeared in. At the time, suspicions were raised that Seo Yea-ji influenced Kim Jung-hyun's acting and behavior within his works, and the controversy expanded as allegations of academic forgery and school violence were also brought forward. While her agency acknowledged the relationship with Kim Jung-hyun, they denied the manipulation claims, describing them as "common affection disputes between lovers," and stated that the school violence allegations were not true.

As the controversies continued, Seo Yea-ji halted her activities, including withdrawing from a project she was discussing and canceling official schedules. She later returned to television through the 2022 tvN drama 'Eve' and appeared on the TV CHOSUN program 'Huh Young Man's Food Travel' last year, marking her first appearance on an entertainment program in about eight years.

After a long hiatus and various controversies, Seo Yea-ji is heading back to the big screen. Following her recent update with elegant styling, attention is focused on what kind of acting transformation and presence she will demonstrate through the mysterious work 'Geumwoldo'.

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