Seo Ji-hye is currently making a significant impact as a scene-stealer in the popular tvN drama “Love Next Door”, where she plays Jang Tae-hee, the ex-girlfriend of Choi Seung-hyo (portrayed by Jung Hae-in), altering the storyline with her special appearance.
With 22 years in the industry, she is known not only for her veteran acting skills but also for her unchanging beauty, earning her the title of a “reliable actress”. But aside from her acting prowess, she possesses a surprising talent as a certified fourth-degree black belt in Hapkido, which she once used to rescue an ordinary citizen.
The incident occurred in 2010 when Seo Ji-hye was waiting for a KTX train to Seoul after filming the drama “Kim Suro”. While on the platform, she noticed a woman having a confrontation with a drunken man.
Despite needing to be cautious due to her celebrity status, Seo Ji-hye saw the woman was in danger and approached her to ask what was happening. The woman explained that she had been trying to give the man directions, but he kept following and harassing her. Seo Ji-hye invited the woman to sit beside her and boarded the train together. However, the drunk man followed them onto the train and continued pestering the woman for her phone number.
Seo Ji-hye tried to intervene, telling the man, “Don’t do this while you’re drunk,” and pushed him away. But when he persisted, she had no choice but to use her Hapkido skills to subdue him. Only then did the man come to his senses, promise to go home quietly, and leave.
Although her brave action received praise from many, Seo Ji-hye later admitted that she was terrified but gathered her courage for the woman’s sake.
Following this incident, Seo Ji-hye was widely praised for her courageous act. Her actions demonstrated that she is not only a strong and righteous person in real life but also more than just a talented actress. This story also became a hot topic when she shared it on the variety show “Radio Star”.