• "Not Handsome Enough?" Jang Dong Gun, Lee Jin Wook and Yoo Seung Ho Share Surprising Thoughts on Their Looks

    Looks like the handsome actors we love are having some real talk about their appearances! On the 7th, Jang Dong Gun appeared on the YouTube channel Jjanhan Hyung, Shin Dong Yeob and surprised everyone with his honest thoughts. He said, “Back in the early 2000s, when Korean cinema was booming, I thought, 'If I looked a little more ordinary, I could have taken on more roles.'”

    Seol Kyung Gu joked, “Are you saying you envied my looks?” To which Jang Dong Gun laughed and said, “I really did envy you!” It’s not every day you hear such comments from a star like him!

    On the 11th, Jang Dong Gun spoke about this again on SBS Radio's Park Ha Sun's Cine Town. He explained, “I was just joking, but I really felt that way back then. The 2000s were such a golden time for Korean cinema. I thought if I looked a bit more ordinary, I might have had more chances to act in different roles.” It’s interesting to see how these thoughts about looks can shape an actor's career.

    Lee Jin Wook also jumped into this discussion. On the 1st, he joined Shin Hye Sun on VIVOTV and was asked, “I heard you don’t think you’re handsome.” He answered honestly, “That’s something I hear often, and I really feel that way.”

    He explained, “It depends on the standard. When I see my friends, I think I’m the best-looking one. But honestly, I believe all actors look similar to me,” then added with a smile, “I know I’m handsome. I really do.” It’s nice to see him acknowledge it while keeping things light!

    Earlier, in November, Lee Jin Wook shared on Theo’s Salon Drip 2 segment that when he looks in the mirror, he doesn’t see himself as ‘cool.’

    Another actor, Yoo Seung Ho, also opened up about his feelings on his looks. In August, while on VIVOTV, he called his face “sleazy,” saying, “When I look in the mirror, I feel like I look sleazy. I wish I looked honest and bright, like senior Jung Woo Sung.”

    In a recent interview for the play Angels in America, Yoo Seung Ho candidly said, “After 32 years, I’d get tired of my own face. Don’t you get tired of it? I really do. The sleaziness is what I dislike most about my face.”

    It’s refreshing to hear these actors share their thoughts about beauty and self-image. It shows that even the most handsome stars have their insecurities. Their honesty reminds us that everyone has their own struggles, and we should celebrate the beauty in our differences.

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  • 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.

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