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Actress Seo Yea-ji set social media ablaze with her dance cover of BLACKPINK's Jennie's Mantra, which went viral following her first fan meeting. Held on December 29, 2024, the fan meeting, named 2024 SEO YE-JI 1ST FANMEETING FEDORA, marked 11 years since Seo Yea-ji's debut.
The cover, shared after Seo Yea-ji posted photos from the event on her Instagram, quickly gained attention for its execution and the actress' visuals. Fans were captivated by her performance, with many flooding social media with comments praising her talent.
"OH MY GOODNESS MOTHERRRR," a user commented.
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"She knows that she's THAT girl! Slayed for real mother 💅🏻" said one more fan.
"Yeaji’s performance of the Mantra dance was absolutely mesmerizing. 🔥🔥🔥 Her graceful yet sultry moves captivated everyone, and her charm, cuteness, and beauty shone effortlessly." one netizen commented.
"is there anything she cannot do?? talented queen fr," said this X user.
"one of my absolute favorite actresses dancing to my ult‘s song 😭 I WON I WON I WON," wrote an individual on X.
Mesmerized fans eagerly expressed their desire for Seo Ye-ji to return to acting, sharing their anticipation for her next drama.
"She need to dance her a** into an audition room and stop playing," read one comment on X.
"Come back already!!!! You did your time! Show them how to act!" wrote another netizen.
"Okey queen when will we get ur new drama tho HELLOOO??" read one more comment.
"Dance like that and pick a script ma’am," added this person on X.
Seo Yea-ji holds first fan meeting after 11 years
Actress Seo Yea-ji's first fan meeting, titled "2024 SEO YE-JI 1ST FANMEETING FEDORA," took place on December 29, 2024, at Seongam Art Hall in Seoul. The fan meeting featured two sessions, at 2 pm and 6 pm KST, allowing more fans to participate. This fan meeting marked her first since her debut 11 years ago.
On January 14, 2025, Seo Yea-ji shared several photos from the fan meeting on her Instagram account. The photos included moments with fans, heart gestures, and her sitting on the stage with fans in the background. They showed the venue was decorated with banners carrying messages like “Happy because of Yea-ji” and “We are always by Seo Yea-ji’s side.”
Seo Yea-ji responded to this love with a bright smile and expressed her gratitude and joy throughout the event. Another image captured her participating in on-stage activities alongside the host. She also posted a video showing fun interactions between the host and her fans.
The actress wore her three different outfits at the fanmeet. Her first look was an all-black formal ensemble featuring a cropped blazer, top, and trousers paired with black pumps. The second outfit was a casual grey hoodie, black trousers, and white sneakers. For the third look, she wore a black dress with black heels.
During the fan meeting, she performed a dance cover of BLACKPINK's Jennie’s Mantra. This surprised and impressed fans, with her talent and visuals gaining widespread attention.
Seo Yea-ji's first fan meeting was a significant event, symbolizing her return to the public eye and her efforts to reconnect with her fanbase after a period of controversy and hiatus.
Seo Yea-ji: Career, controversies, and legal battles
Seo Yea-ji, born on April 6, 1990, is a South Korean actress. She began her acting journey with the sitcom Potato Star 2013QR3 (2013–2014). One of her most famous projects is the 2020 drama It's Okay to Not Be Okay, where she starred opposite Kim Soo-hyun.
However, in 2021, Seo faced significant controversies. She was accused of controlling her then-partner, actor Kim Jung-hyun, during the filming of the 2018 drama Time. Reports alleged that she instructed him to avoid romantic scenes, which reportedly led to his alleged unprofessional conduct on set.
Allegations surfaced after Dispatch released text messages between Seo and Kim. The messages allegedly showed Seo demanding that Kim remove romantic scenes from the script. Following this, Kim reportedly quit the series citing eating and sleeping disorders.
However, Seo’s agency, Gold Medalist, denied these claims. They stated it was unreasonable to assume Kim would jeopardize his career due to her influence. Despite their defense, Seo withdrew from the drama Island (2022–2023). Her character was recast and rewritten. In May 2021, Kim denied Seo’s involvement in his behavior, attributing it to his poor health and the agency’s mistreatment.
Seo also faced accusations of school bullying and academic forgery. These controversies led to a hiatus from public appearances. In 2022, she returned with the drama Eve. However, it received a lukewarm response from fans. After this, she took a two-year hiatus and reappeared in 2024 for the Fedora fan meeting.
Despite her efforts to rebuild her career, Seo faced continued online negativity, and on January 9, 2025, she announced legal action against malicious commenters. Her agency confirmed that complaints were filed against approximately 130 individuals, and these investigations are ongoing.
Seo remains a polarizing figure in the industry. Her career and controversies continue to draw public attention. However, her fans eagerly await the actress' return to screen with her next project soon.
