"Minimal makeup suits her!" Chungha marks first public appearance at a Press Conferences after Leaving MNH Entertainment
She looks great.
In April of this year, soloist Chungha finally left her company, MNH Entertainment, which she had been with for a long time.
This happened after her seven-year deal with the company ended and she decided not to renew it.
Since then, we haven't heard much about the soloist's plans for the future, like if she was going to sign with a new label or put out new songs.
But it was reported that she would be performing at the KAMP Fest 2023 CDMX in Mexico on August 19.
With that performance and her appearances at a couple of Waterbomb 2023 concerts, it seems that Chungha will continue to promote herself as an independent artist.
The press took Chungha's picture for the first time since she left MNH Entertainment on her way to Mexico for the upcoming event.
Chungha looks as beautiful as ever with her black hair and little makeup, and she seems to be happy and healthy right now.
Fans are glad to hear that she seems to be doing well, especially since she doesn't have any social media accounts where she regularly posts and there haven't been many updates about her.
We hope to hear new songs from Chungha soon, but we're also happy to see her and wish her a great time at the concert in Mexico.
Yook Sung Jae and Bona’s new drama ‘The Haunted Palace’ dominates Netflix charts and beats all SBS shows with double-digit ratings from the start
SBS's new fantasy historical drama The Haunted Palace is already making waves both in South Korea and around the world.
Starring Yook Sung Jae and Bona, the show exploded in popularity during its very first week — topping Netflix charts in multiple countries and hitting double-digit TV ratings straight out of the gate.
On Korean television, The Haunted Palace shocked viewers with a strong start. Episode 1 pulled in a peak nationwide rating of 10.7%, instantly breaking the double-digit barrier.
The Seoul area rating and the national average were both 9.2%, making it the highest-rated premiere of any SBS drama in 2025 so far.
It also beat out other SBS dramas like Love Scout and Buried Hearts, and even took the #1 spot among all mini-series aired that week, showing that this drama isn’t just trending — it’s leading the pack. (According to Nielsen Korea)
And the success didn’t stop on TV.
As soon as The Haunted Palace dropped on Netflix, it jumped straight to #1 on “Today’s Top 10 TV Shows in South Korea”, proving its massive popularity on streaming platforms.
Globally, it also ranked #1 in the TV series category in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, showing that international fans are just as hooked. (According to FlixPatrol, April 21)
The drama is also doing incredibly well on South Korea’s own streaming trend charts. On KinoLights — a platform that tracks trends across all streaming services — The Haunted Palace ranked #1 overall, beating both films and dramas. (As of April 19)
Fans are loving the unique story, which mixes fantasy, comedy, and creepy mystery. The drama follows Yeori, a shaman who denies her fate, and Kang Cheol I, a mythical Imoogi spirit trapped inside her first love’s body. Together, they face off against a terrifying ghost called Palcheok Gui — who has a dark grudge against the royal family.
Episode 2 added even more excitement, with Kang Cheol I hilariously struggling to live like a normal human after 1,000 years.
At the same time, Yeori starts hearing the voice of Yoon Gap’s spirit and tries to save him. By the end of the episode, it’s revealed that Prince Wonja (played by Park Jae Joon) is going mad due to Palcheok Gui — and that the ghost has already consumed Yoon Gap’s soul. The showdown between Kang Cheol I, Yeori, and the evil spirit is just getting started.
With high ratings and top OTT rankings, The Haunted Palace is quickly becoming one of the biggest drama hits of the year.
Episode 3 of The Haunted Palace airs on Friday, April 25 at 9:50 PM KST on SBS.
