Seo Ye Ji dominated 2020 with her hit drama "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" alongside Korean heartthrob Kim Soo Hyun and versatile actor Oh Jung Se.
Following the show's success, this has opened a lot of doors for the "Lawless Lawyer" actress and is now scheduled to appear in a series of upcoming dramas.
Celebrating another milestone in her life, let's take a look back at her humble beginnings as we get to know Seo Ye Ji, who just turned 31 today.
Road to Stardom
In 2013, then 23-year-old Seo Ye Ji made her acting debut on tvN's "Potato Star" and a series of supporting roles in the 2015 movie "The Throne," "Circle of Atonement," and "Seondal: The Man Who Sells the River."
However, unlike other celebrities, Seo Ye Ji's plan was not to become an actress; in fact, she turned down her agency a couple of times but was convinced by the company's CEO.
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At the time, she just returned from Spain, where she was scheduled to study orthodontic surgery. After graduating, she came back to Korea to try her luck.
Fortunately, she ended up enjoying her work and has then decided to become an actress.
She is now under Gold Medalist Entertainment, whose famous artists include her "It's Okay Not to Be Okay" co-star Kim Soo Hyun.
Hidden Talents
Aside from her beauty and acting prowess, which was known to many, Seo Ye Ji has many hidden talents.
The "Save Me" actress likes to do origami and says that it's her way of relieving stress. She has been doing traditional Japanese art since she was young, which prompted her to earn a certificate.
Furthermore, the 31-year-old actress is also bilingual and speaks Spanish fluently. Since she studied in Spain for three years, where she finished Journalism at the Complutense University of Madrid, she was able to learn and master the local language.
Moreover, she also does yoga and ballet during her downtime to maintain her posture and manage a healthy lifestyle.
Insecurities
According to a Korean outlet, Seo Ye Ji previously revealed that she was insecure about her voice. As we all know, the "Quantum Physics" actress is famous for her sexy and deep voice.
She began to embrace her uniqueness when she learned to speak Spanish and realized that the language's sultry pronunciation suits her low voice range.
Working with Kim Soo Hyun and G-Dragon
The popular tvN drama is not her first time working alongside Kim Soo-Hyun.
In a report, the duo appeared in a 2015 pudding dessert commercial where Seo Ye Ji portrayed an innocent and timid girl-next-door.
Aside from the "You Who Came from the Stars" actor, the 31-year-old actress has worked with the K-pop icon, BIGBANG.
The actress appeared in the boy band's music video, titled "Let's Not Fall In Love."
Upcoming Projects
2021 will be quite a busy year for Seo Ye Ji since she is set to return to the big screen with her upcoming thriller movie "Tomorrow's Memories" opposite Kim Kang Woo.
In addition, the actress also confirmed to lead the OCN drama "Island," where she'll possibly work alongside Kim Nam Gil and Cha Eun Woo.
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Written by Geca Wills
