• IU Opens Up About Struggling to Move Into New House, Reveals the Heartwarming Reason She Asked Yoo In Na for Help

    Singer IU recently revealed the reason she hasn’t moved into her new house yet, and it’s all because of her lack of imagination when it comes to space design!

    In a video uploaded on the Yoo In Na Radio YouTube channel on December 19, IU shared some updates about her life, including her long-awaited move.

    She admitted, “I am preparing to move, but as Yoo In Na knows, I have no imagination when it comes to organizing space.”

    She explained, “Some people just can't come up with a plan for how to organize things. I’m one of them. I’m not good with visual stuff, so I haven’t been able to move yet.”

    But IU wasn’t shy about praising her close friend, Yoo In Na, for her amazing talent when it comes to designing spaces. She said, Yoo In Na has put so much love into every corner of her house. Every little nook has a purpose. It reflects her life philosophy, and she’s really talented.”

    “I didn’t know this about her, even though she’s my close friend,” IU continued. “So, I begged her sweetly to help me with my move. She’s truly a professional at this.”

    In addition to home design struggles, IU also opened up about her battle with Skeeter Syndrome, a rare condition she suffers from due to mosquito bites. She explained, “When mosquitoes bite me, it causes huge lumps, like I’m an old man with a bump.” She added that the bites often lead to painful, pus-filled sores, which require antibiotics to treat. “It’s like a mosquito allergy,” IU said.

    Yoo In Na chimed in, saying, “I looked it up, and it’s called Skeeter Syndrome,” and IU confirmed, “Yes, the areas where I get bitten become severely swollen and blistered. Mosquitoes always bite my face, leaving scars. Some of those areas are numb, and even if I poke them with a needle, they don’t hurt.” This heartfelt confession from IU sparked sympathy from viewers.

    And for fans wondering about IU's relationship status, the singer has been publicly dating actor Lee Jong Suk since December 2022.

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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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