For months, 2NE1’s Park Bom has been calling Lee Min Ho her "husband," but the actor had stayed silent—until now!

On February 20, a representative from Lee Min Ho’s agency, MYM Entertainment, finally spoke up, saying, "Lee Min Ho has no personal acquaintance with Park Bom. This is completely untrue."

Park Bom has been making these claims since last year, casually referring to Lee Min Ho as "my husband" multiple times on her social media. At first, many dismissed it as a joke, but as she kept insisting, rumors started spreading. Then, things escalated when Park Bom boldly wrote, "Lee Min Ho told me to upload this."

Initially, Lee Min Ho’s side ignored the situation, but once Park Bom’s post suggested direct involvement, they felt the need to officially deny any connection.

Park Bom made four separate posts last year referring to Lee Min Ho as her husband. Even in February 2024, she continued, writing on the 12th and 15th, "He is my husband," and "I love you all."

In response, her side explained, "Park Bom has been watching The Heirs lately and became immersed in Lee Min Ho’s character. It was just a random happening without any special meaning."

After this, some of her posts were deleted, but Park Bom later claimed her agency was the one who removed them.

On February 19, Park Bom made a third alternate account, posting, "Everything I wrote is true. I will work hard on 2NE1 activities. Thank you for your interest." However, the account was deleted soon after.

Then, on February 20, she suddenly reversed her stance, writing on another alternate account, "The truth is, I am alone." She also stated, "Lee Min Ho told me to post that, but I want to clarify that I am single."

Due to her repeated SNS controversies, some 2NE1 fans have turned their backs on her. A fan community even released a statement demanding her removal from the group, criticizing her "unprofessional behavior during the tour" and "performances that cannot be justified by health issues."

Meanwhile, 2NE1 is set to hold their 2025 ‘WELCOME BACK’ ENCORE CONCERT in Seoul on April 12-13 at KSPO DOME.

As for Lee Min Ho, he is currently starring in tvN’s weekend drama Ask the Stars, which will air its final episode on February 23.

With this latest drama unfolding, fans are watching closely to see what happens next.

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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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