• (G)I-DLE's Minnie Takes Over Music Charts and Shows with Her Stunning Solo Debut, Releasing "HER" and Winning Big

    Minnie, the talented member of (G)I-DLE, has officially made her mark as a solo artist and is absolutely dominating the music scene with her debut album HER!

    On January 21, Minnie dropped her first mini-album HER, which features seven amazing tracks, including the title song "HER" and the pre-released "Blind Eyes Red." The album quickly became a hit, ranking #1 on QQ Music's daily and weekly digital bestsellers in China, #3 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart, and #5 on the European iTunes Album Chart. It's safe to say that Minnie's solo debut was a massive success!

    Not only did she release an incredible album, but Minnie also hosted a special pop-up store with an exhibition concept to connect with her fans. She even took on the role of a docent, personally explaining her photos, and hosted an exclusive music listening session that allowed fans to get even closer to her.

    Minnie then brought her solo debut to the stage, starting with M Countdown, where she blew fans away with her powerful performances. Her title track "HER" led her to a huge victory, securing #1 on KBS 2TV's Music Bank during the last week of January and dominating the Bugs real-time chart. In her first week, her album sold over 190,000 copies, and her music video for "HER" soared past 29.6 million views by February 3, proving just how strong of a solo artist she’s becoming.

    Fans were also thrilled to see Minnie appear on KBS 2TV’s The Seasons - Lee Young-ji's Rainbow and several web variety shows. To keep the excitement going, she surprised fans with special clips for "Obsession (Feat. TEN of WayV)" and the dreamy "Cherry Sky," each showing off her versatility and unique musical style.

    Minnie’s HER album showcases her incredible musical range and her honest, heartfelt storytelling. Already known for contributing to (G)I-DLE's songs, Minnie went above and beyond this time by composing every single track herself, stepping into the role of a singer-songwriter and proving she’s a force to be reckoned with in the solo artist world!

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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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