History of Seo Yea-ji in Timeline
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).
April 6, 1990: Seo Yea-ji's Birth
On April 6, 1990, Seo Yea-ji was born. She is a South Korean actress.
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.
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.
December 2018: Appointed Honorary Police Officer
In December 2018, Seo was appointed as an honorary police officer by the Korean National Police Agency for capturing the police's activities through movies and dramas.
2018: Kim Jung-hyun's behavior at The Time press conference
In 2018, Kim Jung-hyun exhibited difficult behavior at a press conference for The Time. This was the subject of controversy in April 2021 when Seo Yea-ji was accused of influencing it.
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.
2018: Press Conference Controversy Revisited
In May 2021, Kim Jung-hyun addressed the issues from the 2018 press conference, denying Seo Yea-ji's involvement and citing health issues and mistreatment by his company at the time.
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.
April 2021: Accusations Regarding Kim Jung-hyun's Behavior
In April 2021, Seo was accused of being the reason behind Kim Jung-hyun's behavior at a 2018 press conference for The Time and his exit from the series.
May 2021: Kim Jung-hyun's Statement
In May 2021, Kim Jung-hyun revealed he had ended his contract and denied Seo's involvement in his behavior during the 2018 press conference, citing health problems and company mistreatment.
December 2021: Contract Renewal with Gold Medalist
In December 2021, Seo Yea-ji renewed her contract with the Gold Medalist.
2022: Starring in Eve
In 2022, Seo Yea-ji starred in the tvN melodrama Eve.
November 30, 2023: Left Gold Medalist Agency
On November 30, 2023, Gold Medalist shared that Seo Yea-ji would be leaving the agency following her contract expiration.
June 2024: Signed With New Agency
In June 2024, Seo signed with new agency Sublime.
