{
  "id": 18064977,
  "title": "Seo Yea-ji to return to big screen after 5 years with 'Geumwoldo'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/seo-yea-ji-to-return-to-big-screen-after-5-years-with-geumwoldo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T04:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261104/seo-yea-ji-to-return-to-big-screen-after-5-years-with-geumwoldo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seo Yea-ji is preparing to return to the big screen after a five-year hiatus with the upcoming film Geumwoldo. This marks a significant step in her acting resurgence, following controversies surrounding her personal life. The actress has been cast as Kim Ji-hoo in the mystery thriller, inspired by a real-life case of cannibalism from the Joseon Dynasty. The film, set on a remote Korean island, delves into a unique genre concept described as a Korean-style vampire story. Directed by Baek Dong-hoon, known for Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle, Seo will portray Kim Ji-hoo, a woman who ventures to Geumwoldo upon receiving a message from her mother. Once there, she becomes entangled in a series of mysterious incidents and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. This role is poised to place Seo at the heart of the film's suspense, as she navigates unforeseen events and battles her destiny. Seo's return to the big screen also symbolizes another milestone in her gradual recovery.",
  "summary": "Actress Seo Yea-ji is set to return to the big screen after five years with the upcoming film \"Geumwoldo,\" marking another step in her acting comeback following controversies surrounding her personal life. According to her agency, B.Wave Entertainment, on Wednesday, Seo has been cast as Kim Ji-hoo in \"Geumwoldo,\" a mystery thriller inspired by an actual case of cannibalism recorded in the Annals…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seo Yea-ji returns to big screen after 5-year break",
    "Stars in Geumwoldo, a Korean-style vampire mystery",
    "Plays Kim Ji-hoo, entangled in island's dark secrets"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This cinematic comeback signals a significant step in the actress's professional recovery and marks her attempt to rebuild her career following recent personal controversies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}