• Hyeri Claps Back After Being Asked About Her Shady Post on Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee’s Controversy—“Why Are You So Clueless?”

    Girl’s Day’s Hyeri made it clear—she’s over the drama with Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee, but she’s not here for the jokes.

    On February 22, Hyeri appeared as the first guest on Coupang Play’s new show Office Workers. But instead of a lighthearted chat, things quickly turned awkward when the conversation shifted to her infamous “Funny” post—which many saw as shade toward ex-boyfriend Ryu Jun Yeol and his short-lived romance with Han So Hee.

    Host Shin Dong Yup casually asked if Hyeri ever regretted posting something after drinking. Without hesitation, she confidently responded, “Not even once.”

    But things got tense when comedian Kim Won Hoon brought up her viral post, saying, “Doing it sober makes it even more ‘funny’”.

    Hyeri’s smile instantly disappeared. She fired back, “I get that you’re an office worker, but let’s not say ‘funny’. Just say something is funny when it actually is. Right now, it’s not funny”.

    But Kim Won Hoon didn’t back down. He pushed further, asking if her agency contacted her after the controversy blew up. Hyeri was not having it.

    She played dumb, saying, “Depends on the situation. What kind of situation are you talking about?” When Kim Won Hoon kept pressing, she shut him down completely, snapping, “How old are you? You really seem clueless”.

    Later in the interview, she threw even more shade, questioning his status. “Was he an assistant manager? Or a junior employee? That guy was weird”.

    For those who missed it, Hyeri went viral after posting “Funny” on Instagram right after Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee’s relationship was exposed.

    Fans quickly speculated that she was taking a dig at her ex, leading to intense backlash. The drama escalated to the point where Ryu Jun Yeol and Han So Hee eventually broke up.

    Even now, Hyeri isn’t letting it slide—and she’s not afraid to throw some subtle (or not-so-subtle) shade.

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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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