Ex-lovers Seo Ye-ji and Kim Jung-hyun speak out on text message scandal

K-drama actress Seo Ye-ji has released a statement about allegedly manipulating her then-boyfriend Kim Jung-hyun. Photos: Handout

Kim has apologised on social media and is said to be suffering from mental health issues.

The management agency of the It's Okay To Not Be Okay (2020) actress said on Tuesday (April 13): "After checking with Kim Jung-hyun's representatives, we received clear confirmation that the controversy regarding the drama did not occur because of Seo Yea-ji and he expressed his intent to release his own statement regarding this."