Actress Seo Ye Ji recently posted a mysterious message on her social media account, leading to speculation about her emotional well-being following a series of controversies in her past.

On April 14th, Seo Ye Ji shared a photo on Instagram with a quote from a book that read: "Don't pretend everything is okay when deep down, you're not." Fans interpreted this message as an expression of her inner thoughts or possibly a subtle reference to the public scrutiny she has faced.

Seo Ye Ji has been involved in several controversies since April 2021, starting with accusations of gaslighting her ex-boyfriend, actor Kim Jung Hyun. This was followed by claims of school bullying, academic dishonesty, and mistreatment of staff.

Despite her return to television with the drama 'Eve' in 2022, the reception was mostly negative. In November 2023, she parted ways with her long-time agency, Gold Medalist, and joined Sublime in June of the same year, signaling a comeback. She later appeared at a beauty brand event in August, displaying a visibly brighter demeanor.

During a recent episode of TV Chosun's 'Backstreet Dining with Heo Young Man' on March 30th, Seo Ye Ji shared her struggles, revealing that she felt pressured to accept how the public perceived her as a celebrity. She confessed that remaining silent only fueled misunderstandings, leading to increasing stress over time.

In a surprising turn of events, Seo Ye Ji tackled her controversies with humor on the April 12th episode of SNL Korea. In the opening, she joked about embracing everything and humorously mentioned gaslighting the SNL crew to make it entertaining. Comedian Shin Dong Yup joined in on the fun, highlighting her playful response to the situation.

This self-deprecating humor seems to show Seo Ye Ji's attempt to take control of her narrative. However, her Instagram post implies that beneath the surface of these jokes, there may still be lingering wounds.