[MyDaily = Reporter Park Rosa] Seo In-young, the former Jewelry member, has quickly reasserted herself as a force on YouTube. Her new channel reached 100,000 subscribers almost immediately after launch, making her one of the platform's fastest-rising creators.
On the 28th of last month, the channel 'Reformed Seo In-young' posted a video titled "Seo In-young Reads Hate Comments After Returning in 10 Years." In the clip, she revisited several past controversies — including the Radio Star informal-speech controversy, the "tilting head" incident, an onstage showdown on Yeongung Hogeol, and rumored friction with Baek Ji-young — and read critical comments aloud. Watching the footage, Seo candidly acknowledged her mistakes, saying things like, "I was out of my mind," "I need to reform," "I was wrong," and "Seo In-young was rude."
She drew a clear line under circulating claims that she had abused her position. "I'm not that disgusting of a person," she said, explaining that she had remained silent at the time because her agency had told her to do so. "If I could go back, I'd fight it out," she added. She also laughed while admitting that people had expected her to get divorced.
Her second video offered a home tour that revealed a surprisingly different side. Viewers got a look at a room full of glamorous outfits, rows of high heels and polished, stylish interiors.
Fans welcomed her frankness. Comments praised the comeback: "Only Seo In-young could explode right after launching a channel," "She's the Korean Cardi B," "Smart move returning to YouTube," "She was every girl's idol," and "She feels like a wealthy aunt we all want."
By the afternoon of the 2nd, the channel had surpassed 200,000 subscribers — a milestone reached with only two videos and a clear sign of her continuing clout. Having confronted the controversies head-on, Seo now seems poised to cultivate a more approachable, relatable public image.
