• G-Dragon Reveals Why He Personally Chose aespa’s Karina for his ‘TOO BAD’ MV: "It had to be her"

    The reason why G-Dragon cast aespa’s Karina in his TOO BAD music video has finally been revealed!

    On March 19, G-Dragon’s official YouTube channel released exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the MV shoot.

    In the video, G-Dragon is seen working closely with the performance director and staff, personally coming up with ideas, planning the concept, and even overseeing the entire set.

    During a production meeting, the team discussed the need for a female lead, saying, “The bridge part needs a female protagonist to create the feeling that things are going well.” G-Dragon admitted, “I don’t know who to cast either, but we definitely need a female lead.”

    Then, without hesitation, he made his decision—“In my opinion, it has to be Karina.” This revealed that casting Karina was entirely his idea!

    Later in the footage, Karina and G-Dragon’s first meeting on set was shown. Right from the start, the two displayed amazing chemistry, especially in their dance scenes.

    G-Dragon even demonstrated movements himself, advising Karina, “You can strike multiple poses like this,” and she executed them perfectly, making the MV even more stunning.

    G-Dragon expressed his gratitude, saying, “I know Karina must be really busy, so I truly appreciate her appearing in the music video. I’m personally a fan, and I hope aespa’s fans also enjoy watching it.”

    Throughout the filming, G-Dragon stayed deeply involved in directing various scenes, once again proving his artistic vision.

    He wrapped up by saying, “I hope everyone enjoys this a lot. Please show it lots of love and support—this is for you all.”

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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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