Actress Seo Ye Ji is going viral for her clever and witty approach to responding to online hate — using four-character idioms that sound like expletives in Korean but actually hold deeper, non-offensive meanings.

On April 15, Seo engaged with fans via a text-based platform when someone advised her to ignore hate comments.

To this, the actress shared two idioms that, at first glance, seemed rather vulgar but turned out to have a reasonably wise meaning.

The first phrase she shared was "雅惡時發" (아오시발), which phonetically resembles a Korean profanity but translates to, "It's a time to express your feelings calmly, even if it's resentment." Seo jokingly added that she planned to use this expression when replying to hate comments in the future.

She followed up with a second idiom, "埋逸至刺" (매일지랄), which sounds like "Everyday bullsh*t" in Korean.

However, the actual meaning is, "Getting buried in comfort can come back to sting you."

Seo clarified that the expressions were not curse words, adding, "I read up things like these when I feel angry."

Fans praised the actress for her humorous and composed way of addressing negativity.

The strategy amused and even impressed many, who took to social media to share their thoughts.

"She's smart," one fan commented. "A classy clapback."

Seo, who is known for her work in "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" and "Eve," has been embroiled in controversy before but continues to enjoy a devoted fan base.

Her latest interaction served as a reminder that words can carry power — primarily when used with wit and wisdom.