Career Timeline of Seo Yea-ji: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Seo Yea-ji built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Seo Yea-ji is a South Korean actress who debuted in the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3 (2013-2014). She secured leading roles in dramas like Diary of a Night Watchman (2014), Last (2015), and Moorim School: Saga of the Brave (2016). She further gained recognition through lead roles in television series such as Save Me (2017) and Lawless Lawyer (2018). Seo Yea-ji experienced a significant rise in popularity with her performance in the romantic comedy It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2013: Appearing in SK Telecom Advertisement

In March 2013, Seo Yea-ji stepped into the entertainment industry by appearing in an advertisement for SK Telecom.

May 2013: Featured in Samsung Galaxy S4 Short Film

In May 2013, Seo Yea-ji featured in the Samsung Galaxy S4 short film Love essaying the role of Min-joo.

September 23, 2013: Debut as Actress in Potato Star 2013QR3

On September 23, 2013, Seo Yea-ji debuted as an actress in the tvN sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3.

2013: Acting Career Beginning

In 2013, Seo Yea-ji began her acting career in the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3.

May 15, 2014: End of Potato Star 2013QR3

On May 15, 2014, the tvN sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3, in which Seo Yea-ji debuted, aired its 120th and final episode.

2014: Major Role in Diary of a Night Watchman

In 2014, Seo Yea-ji played a major role in the period drama Diary of a Night Watchman.

2014: Starring in Diary of a Night Watchman and Nomination at MBC Drama Awards

In 2014, Seo Yea-ji starred in the MBC historical drama Diary of a Night Watchman, and she was nominated at the 2014 MBC Drama Awards in the Best New Actress category for her role.

2015: Appearance in Super Daddy Yeol and Last

In 2015, Seo Yea-ji appeared in the tvN television series Super Daddy Yeol and the jTBC television series Last, where she starred as a civil servant.

2015: Film Debut and Music Video Appearance

In 2015, Seo Yea-ji made her debut on the big screen with the film The Throne, playing Queen Jeongsun, and also appeared in the music video for Big Bang's "Let's Not Fall In Love". She also appeared in the film Circle of Atonement in 2015.

2015: Role in Thriller Last

In 2015, Seo Yea-ji played a role in the thriller Last.

2016: Roles in Moorim School, Seondal, and Hwarang

In 2016, Seo Yea-ji played a main character in the KBS drama Moorim School: Saga of the Brave and had a supporting role in the film Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River. She also had a supporting role in KBS drama Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth from 2016-17.

2016: Role in Moorim School: Saga of the Brave

In 2016, Seo Yea-ji played a role in the fantasy Moorim School: Saga of the Brave.

2016: Contract Expiration and New Agency

In 2016, Seo Yea-ji's contract with Made in Chan Entertainment expired, and she became associated with King Entertainment.

2017: Leading Role in Another Way and Save Me

In 2017, Seo Yea-ji had her first leading role in the film Another Way, dealing with suicide pacts. She also starred in OCN thriller mystery television series Save Me, earning praise as "New Thriller Queen."

2017: Lead Role in Save Me

In 2017, Seo Yea-ji played a lead role in the television series Save Me.

2018: Lead Role in Lawless Lawyer

In 2018, Seo Yea-ji played a lead role in the television series Lawless Lawyer.

2018: Starring in Stay With Me and Lawless Lawyer

In 2018, Seo Yea-ji starred in Stay With Me and Lawless Lawyer. She was also appointed as an honorary police officer by the National Police Agency.

2019: Starring in Films

In 2019, Seo Yea-ji starred in the films Warning: Do Not Play and By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture.

January 1, 2020: Joined Gold Medalist Agency

On January 1, 2020, Seo Yea-ji joined the newly established entertainment agency Gold Medalist.

2020: Rose to Prominence with It's Okay to Not Be Okay

In 2020, Seo Yea-ji rose to prominence with the romantic comedy It's Okay to Not Be Okay.

2020: It's Okay to Not Be Okay

In 2020, Seo Yea-ji starred in the tvN and Netflix romantic comedy It's Okay to Not Be Okay, receiving critical acclaim and experiencing a rise in popularity.