Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding actor Kim Soo Hyun, his cousin Lee Sa Rang, and their agency, Gold Medalist, actress Seo Ye Ji has officially spoken out to distance herself from them. On March 13, 2025 (KST), just after midnight, Seo Ye Ji took to her official fan café, addressing her followers, the “Yeyes,” and expressing deep frustration over being dragged into the scandal once again.

Seo Ye Ji Reacts to Renewed Allegations

In her message, Seo Ye Ji admitted to responding to a hateful comment out of frustration before ultimately deleting it. While she did not specify the exact content of the comment, her acknowledgment suggests that she was overwhelmed by the recent wave of rumors and accusations tying her to Gold Medalist and Kim Soo Hyun.

This is not the first time the actress has faced controversy. However, she strongly denied any involvement in the current situation and made it clear that she no longer has any connection with Kim Soo Hyun or the agency. Her message was interpreted as a decisive attempt to break away from the negative associations that have followed her in recent years.

Allegations of Being Framed

Earlier, Seo Ye Ji was accused of being used by Gold Medalist to cover up the agency’s past controversies. Allegations suggested that she had been framed as both a staff and school bully, with some claiming that these accusations were deliberately used as a distraction from deeper issues within the company.

While these allegations have never been fully proven, they have resurfaced amid the growing backlash against Kim Soo Hyun and Gold Medalist. Many netizens believe that Seo Ye Ji was unfairly made a scapegoat, while others remain skeptical, given her past involvement in controversies related to manipulation and abusive behavior.

Cutting All Ties from Gold Medalist

Seo Ye Ji’s firm stance against Gold Medalist has reignited conversations about the agency’s handling of its artists. Once one of the agency’s most prominent stars, she faced significant public scrutiny in previous years, which ultimately led to a hiatus from the entertainment industry. Although she has slowly returned to the public eye, this latest statement suggests she has no interest in maintaining ties with her former agency or its affiliates.

Public Reaction & Next Steps

The actress’s statement has drawn mixed reactions from fans and netizens. While some support her for speaking up and distancing herself from the scandal, others criticize her for addressing the issue only after being dragged into it. Meanwhile, Gold Medalist has yet to issue an official response regarding her claims.

With Seo Ye Ji’s clear declaration of severing ties, it remains to be seen how this will impact the ongoing controversy surrounding Kim Soo Hyun and Gold Medalist. For now, her statement marks a significant step in reclaiming her narrative and moving forward independently from the company that once represented her.