Actor Uhm Tae Woong has made his long-awaited return to the public eye, sparking talk about a possible comeback after nearly eight years away.

On April 15, the actor showed up at the showcase and VIP screening for the movie The Opposition at COEX Megabox in Samseong-dong, Seoul. This marks his first official appearance in years, and fans were quick to notice.

The Opposition is a crime-action film that follows a broker in the drug world, a prosecutor with big ambitions, and a detective who wants to take down drug crimes. It stars big names like Park Hae Jun, Ryu Kyung Soo, Yoo Hae Jin, Kang Ha Neul, and more.

Many stars attended the event, including Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Min Ho, Lee Yoo Bi, and Ha Ji Won. But Uhm Tae Woong definitely caught attention as he smiled and confidently posed at the photo wall. He said, “I heard the director worked hard on this film for a long time. It seems really well-made and fun, so I’m looking forward to it.”

This wasn’t the only time fans saw him recently. He also opened a photography exhibition called The Air of Time, which is running from April 5 to 30 at Gallery Curiosity. At the exhibit, he personally greeted guests, showing a warmer, more artistic side of himself.

His wife, former ballerina Yoon Hye Jin, shared the emotional story behind his love for photography. “He never had any photos taken with his dad, which left a lasting sadness. When our daughter was born, he wanted to make sure she would have those memories, so he started taking pictures,” she explained.

She added, “Through those photos, I felt deep emotions. This exhibit is his way of sharing those feelings — like air flowing between people — moments we don’t want to disappear.”

Uhm Tae Woong’s public life had been quiet since 2016, when he was caught in a major controversy. He was accused of sexual assault, but the investigation proved the accusations were false and part of a scam to extort money. He was cleared of those charges but was fined for a prostitution-related offense.

Following the incident, he stepped away from acting and spent time reflecting. His film Poclein came out in 2017, but he avoided Korean press events. Even when he appeared at an international film festival in Estonia, he remained low-key in his home country. A 2023 drama project titled I Kill You was announced but didn’t mark a full return.

Instead, fans have seen glimpses of him on his wife’s YouTube channel, Yoon Hye Jin’s What See TV, where he shows his daily life with family. Viewers have been touched by his sincere efforts to grow and heal.

Now that he’s back in the spotlight, many are wondering — will Uhm Tae Woong finally return to acting? Only time will tell.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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