• IU Rocks a Straight Bob While Park Bo Gum Looks Effortlessly Cool in New "When Life Gives You Tangerines" Poster - Fans Are Buzzing About Their Cute Chemistry

    The first look at the highly anticipated Netflix series When Life Gives You Tangerines has been revealed, and fans are already swooning over the stunning visuals of IU and Park Bo Gum!

    On January 23, the official Netflix France account dropped a sneak peek of the poster for the new original series. Later, the Korean version of the poster was shared at 9 AM on Netflix Korea’s account.

    The poster features IU and Park Bo Gum standing in a beautiful flower field, and their chemistry is undeniable! IU, dressed in a school uniform, has her hand tucked into Park Bo Gum’s pocket, while he’s wearing casual training clothes. The two share a soft smile, their hands intertwined inside the pocket, making the scene look incredibly sweet.

    IU’s straight bob hairstyle and vintage school uniform give her a fresh, cute vibe that matches the era of the story, while Park Bo Gum exudes charm in his relaxed outfit. Fans can’t help but comment on how cute they look together!

    The poster also features the phrase: "To you, still like a petal, still dreaming," which only adds to the mystery and charm of the upcoming series.

    When Life Gives You Tangerines tells the story of Ae-sun (played by IU), a rebellious girl from 1950s Jeju, and Gwan-sik (played by Park Bo Gum), a naive but strong man. The series follows their adventurous lives through the four seasons, and it’s set to be released on March 7.

    Fans are already marking their calendars, eagerly awaiting the release of this heartwarming and visually stunning drama.

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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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