Seo Yea-ji Fights Back: Former Staff Member Exposed in Legal Battle

Actress Seo Yea-ji has revealed the progress of her ongoing legal action against malicious online posts and comments. The most shocking detail? One of the individuals spreading false information turned out to be a former staff member.

On April 3, her agency Sublime issued an official statement, saying, “To respond to crimes such as malicious slander, false rumors, and defamation targeting Seo Yea-ji, we formed a dedicated response team and filed our first criminal complaint with the Gangnam Police Station this past January.”

The agency added that one of the individuals accused of spreading false information—a former staff member—has already been forwarded to the prosecution on defamation charges, with several others whose identities have been confirmed also facing prosecution soon.

Sublime emphasized its no-tolerance stance. “We will continue to monitor online activity and take strong legal action against all criminal behavior directed at our artists. Under no circumstances will there be settlements or leniency. We will act firmly to protect our artist’s rights and reputation.”

Seo Yea-ji has faced numerous rumors in the past, including allegations of gaslighting her former boyfriend Kim Jung-hyun in 2021 and dating rumors involving Kim Soo-hyun. Despite the controversy, she signed a new contract with Sublime in June 2023, signaling a fresh start. Since then, she has held a fan meeting, appeared on variety shows, and is set to host SNL Korea Season 7, suggesting a return to more active public life.

"Hello, this is Sublime.

We would like to update you on the status of our criminal complaints regarding malicious posts and comments directed at our artist Seo Yea-ji. To respond to the spread of false information, slander, and defamation targeting Seo Yea-ji, we formed a dedicated task force and submitted our first complaint to Gangnam Police Station in January.

Recently, a former staff member who spread false information has been forwarded to the prosecution on defamation charges. Others whose identities have been confirmed will also be prosecuted.

We will continue to pursue the remaining suspects and ensure they face appropriate legal consequences. Going forward, we will maintain strict monitoring and take firm legal action against all online crimes targeting our artist.

We will not allow any settlements or leniency, and will continue to act decisively to protect our artist’s rights."