• Stray Kids' Apple Music Radio Series Tops Charts in the US, France, Canada, and Australia

    Stray Kids' Apple Music radio series has sparked excitement among global fans.

    The debut episode of 'All About Stray Kids Radio', exclusively available on Apple Music, swiftly climbed to the number one spot on the Apple Podcasts 'Music' category charts in the US, France, Canada, and Australia.

    Premiering on the 9th, it immediately captured the interest of listeners worldwide and by the 10th, it was leading in these four countries. It also ranked third in Korea and Vietnam, and fourth in the UK, Japan, and Taiwan, underscoring Stray Kids' significant global influence in K-pop.

    In the first episode, Bang Chan and Felix took on the roles of hosts, delving into their recent activities, hobbies, and personal interests. They shared intimate details of their lifestyles, captivating fans with their candid discussions.

    'All About Stray Kids Radio' unfolds over four episodes, with each episode releasing every Tuesday at 11 AM. The upcoming second episode, airing on the 16th, will feature Lee Know and Seungmin discussing their musical influences before their debut, promising diverse and engaging stories.

    Hyunjin and I.N will team up for the third episode, offering behind-the-scenes insights into their latest album and its tracks. The final episode will feature Changbin and Han, sharing stories about the songs and festivals that have shaped Stray Kids' journey.

    Fans can tune in to 'All About Stray Kids Radio' in real-time on Apple Music Radio, and episodes are available on Apple Podcasts shortly after each weekly broadcast.

    Meanwhile, Stray Kids is gearing up for their comeback with the new mini album 'ATE', teasing fans worldwide with teaser videos and images. They are set to return on the 19th with the title track 'Chk Chk boom'.

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  • 'Resident Playbook' hits its highest ratings yet — is it Go Youn Jung’s magic or the 'Hospital Playlist' cameos that fans love?

    tvN’s weekend drama “Resident Playbook” is getting more and more love each week — and its latest episode just broke the 5% ratings mark!

    On April 20, episode 4 of Resident Playbook recorded 5.8% average viewership in Seoul (with a peak of 6.5%) and 5.1% nationwide (with a peak of 5.7%), according to Nielsen Korea. This made the show No.1 in its time slot across all cable and general programming channels, including public broadcasters.

    Among tvN’s main target audience — men and women aged 20 to 49 — it also scored high with 2.9% average and 3.3% peak nationwide, showing strong support from younger viewers.

    Fans are now asking: is this the “Go Youn Jung effect” at play, or are viewers tuning in for the emotional storytelling and cameos from Hospital Playlist characters?

    In the latest episode, the rookie residents — Oh Yi Young (Go Youn Jung), Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji), Pyo Nam Kyung (Shin Si Ah), and Eom Jae Il (Kang Yoo Seok) — continued growing closer as teammates and friends. Their emotional ups and downs, along with heartfelt moments between characters, touched the hearts of many.

    One major moment was when Yi Young, dealing with a difficult case, bravely asked Kim Sa Bi for help despite earlier tension between them. The two ended up working together and comforting each other — and viewers were moved to tears.

    Another scene that drew attention was the cameo by Kim Jun Wan (Jung Kyung Ho) from Hospital Playlist, who joined the medical team for a rare case. His appearance brought back nostalgia and added even more depth to the story.

    Fans are loving the mix of emotional healing, growing friendships, and realistic hospital life, calling the show a warm follow-up to the Hospital Playlist universe.

    With ratings rising and buzz building, many are wondering just how high Resident Playbook will climb. New episodes air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST on tvN.

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