Yoo In Na is sending a heartwarming love call to her friend, actress Jun Ji Hyun!

On January 14th, Yoo In Na posted a special video on her YouTube channel Yoo In Radio, celebrating the milestone of reaching 100,000 subscribers. In the video, she took the time to answer fan questions and shared some fun behind-the-scenes details.

When asked why she started her YouTube channel, Yoo In Na shared that it was something she had been thinking about for a while.

“When I left Volume Up, I said, ‘I’ll come back,’ and I kept thinking about when I would return. It really takes a big decision,” she explained.

She also mentioned that YouTube gave her more freedom compared to radio, as she could manage her time better and let everyone watch whenever they wanted.

Yoo In Na also joked about doing vlogs, saying, “I don’t really have the talent for vlogs, but if I hit 300,000 subscribers, I’ll give it a try. It might be messy, but I’ll try filming it then!”

But it wasn’t just about her channel—Yoo In Na also talked about her close friend IU. “How great would it be if IU appeared regularly? But realistically, it might be hard. I think she’ll come out once or twice a year,” she said, adding, “IU watched the broadcast and said, ‘Now I know what to do. Invite me again.’ Since I gave her a free pass, I’ll try to invite her more often!”

One of the most exciting parts of the video was when Yoo In Na revealed which celebrities she’d love to have as guests.

“I want to invite the actresses I worked with when I first debuted, like Ha Ji Won, Gong Hyo Jin, and Jun Ji Hyun,” she said. Yoo In Na even confessed that she believes Jun Ji Hyun would be a perfect fit for her YouTube show.

“I met Jun Ji Hyun two years ago,” Yoo In Na recalled. “She still shines and is so beautiful. And she’s really funny. I hope she comes and shows off her wit on the show.”

It looks like fans might be in for an exciting appearance from Jun Ji Hyun soon! Stay tuned!

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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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