• Former B1A4’s Jinyoung Talks About Kiss Scene with TWICE’s Dahyun: “I Thought I’d Get in Trouble” — Here's Why

    B1A4 member-turned-actor Jinyoung recently opened up about his on-screen romance with TWICE’s Dahyun, including their kiss scene in the new romance film You Are the Apple of My Eye.

    On February 27, Jinyoung sat down for an interview with Star News at a café in Seoul to talk about the movie, which premiered on February 21. The film is a remake of the hit 2012 Taiwanese movie of the same name, telling the story of Jinu (Jinyoung), a mischievous student who falls for his first love, Suna (Dahyun), and struggles to confess his feelings.

    The movie is Dahyun’s big-screen debut, and fans were eager to see how she would portray her character. Meanwhile, Jinyoung makes his return to the big screen after his 2019 film Inside Me.

    Since both stars come from idol backgrounds, Jinyoung was asked if they had met before. He admitted, “We once wondered, ‘Did we ever at least say hello in passing?’ But honestly, we weren’t close at all.”

    Despite this, he had nothing but praise for Dahyun’s performance. “I already imagined her as a neat and proper model student, which made her a perfect fit for Suna’s role. She could just be herself, and it would work perfectly.”

    Jinyoung also admired Dahyun’s dedication to acting. “She has great instincts. When I think back to my first acting experience, I don’t even remember how I did it. But Dahyun was fully prepared from the start, and I was really impressed.”

    One of the most talked-about moments in the movie is their kiss scene. Since it was Dahyun’s first-ever on-screen kiss, she was understandably nervous.

    Jinyoung revealed, Dahyun was super nervous, but I had just filmed a same-sex kiss scene with actor Son Woo Hyun, so I was already relaxed. I tried my best to make her feel comfortable.”

    Thinking back to his own first kiss scene, he shared, “I remember wondering, ‘How am I supposed to do this?’ I was really nervous. Even though it’s part of the job, it still feels awkward until you actually do it. So I told Dahyun, ‘Once it’s done, you’ll be fine.’”

    When asked if he was worried about how TWICE’s fans would react, Jinyoung admitted, “I did worry a little, but I believed Dahyun’s fans would be understanding.”

    He even joked with Dahyun, saying, Is this going to get me in trouble?” But Dahyun reassured him, responding, “Our fans are cool and really nice, so it’ll be fine.”

    With You Are the Apple of My Eye now in theaters, fans are excited to see Dahyun’s acting debut and Jinyoung’s return to romance films—especially after hearing their fun behind-the-scenes stories.

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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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