• Joo Hyun Young Revealed That Her Classmates Were Not Expecting To See Her On TV And Explains Why

    Actor Joo Hyun Young has revealed the story behind the drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo'.

    In the fashion magazine AtStyle Beauty's pictorial published on September 1st, Joo Hyun Young brightly revealed the filming site, exuding a fresh yet lovely charm.

    In this pictorial, Joo Hyun Young not only showed her unique cute charm but also showed off her legs while wearing a mini skirt, thereby drawing more attention from her eyes.

    Joo Hyun Young, who played the role of Won Won in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' and completed the character of life. In an interview along with the photo shoot, she revealed that she made the greeting method 'to the', which has become a national buzzword.

    Joo Hyun Young shared the behind-the-scenes story behind how she made the greeting, saying, "Big Bang seniors just flashed through my mind. When I was in school, 'B to the A to the Bang Bang' was popular, so I sang along to it a lot, but I was inspired to make it."

    Regarding the collaboration with the actors of 'Woo Young-woo', he boasted special chemistry, saying, "It was amazing how we could meet people who are so like each other in one work.The humor code suits each other well." Then, she picked Ha Yoon Kyung as the best 'gag guy' among the actors of 'Woo Young-woo' and said, "The funnier person than me is 'Spring Sunshine' (Ha) Yoon-kyung, she's really fun in private. It's enough to hold your belly button and laugh."

    She also showed a special affection for Park Eun Bin, who showed 'best chemistry'. Joo Hyun Young said, "Every time my sister finished one scene, everyone gave a standing ovation, her memorization ability to digest that large amount of words made no sense. It was a lot of luck,”.

    Joo Hyun Young is showing off her overflowing talent and energy, not only as a circle with a strong personality, but also as a reporter, high school Iljin, and Japanese singer. When asked what kind of character she would show next to her, known as the 'Bitch Maker', she said, "Honestly, I'm exhausted right now, I've stolen all of my skills one by one. At that time, I was at a loss as to what to do."

    Contrary to his image of a 'nuclear man', she also revealed that she was a quiet student during her school days. Joo Hyun Young said, "When I was in school, my classmates said that they were very surprised when they saw me on TV," and said, "With the words of those alumni, when I was in school, I spoke very quietly and had a true image of a student."

    Joo Hyun Young's candid interview and pictorial can be found in the September issue of AtStyle.

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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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