The SBS drama 'Haunted Palace' captures the thrilling skinship between Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon, raising expectations for an impending romance.
'Haunted Palace,' which breaks its own viewership ratings each week, has established itself as a must-watch hit on weekend television. The drama (written by Yoon Soo-jung and directed by Yoon Sung-sik) is a fantasy romantic comedy where Gang-cheol, trapped in the body of Yeori's first love, confronts the eight-legged creature seeking revenge against the royal family. With a fresh romance between the irritable spirit and the shaman that oscillates between love and hate, along with a compelling storyline that keeps viewers engaged and intrigues with court mysteries and a feast of K-mythical creatures, the drama has garnered intense word-of-mouth praise.
Along with this, the global popularity is also heating up exponentially. In its first week on air, 'Haunted Palace' achieved first place in the television series category in South Korea, as well as in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, laying the foundation for a global sensation. The series has also secured first place titles on various global over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Notably, it ranked first on the Asian genre chart of the Japanese OTT platform Lemino (NTT Docomo), first in the entire drama category on the Taiwanese OTT Hami Video, and first overall on the Vietnamese OTT VieON. Additionally, 'Haunted Palace' recorded first place based on audience numbers in its first week on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, across 89 countries, including major regions such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia. This proves the formidable global popularity of 'Haunted Palace' extending beyond Asia into the Americas and Europe.
Ahead of the broadcast of Episode 5, 'Haunted Palace' has amplified anticipation by releasing stills showcasing the explosive pink tension between Gang-cheol (played by Yook Sung-jae) and Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon). In the stills, Gang-cheol and Yeori are seen holding their breaths together in a narrow, half-meter-wide palanquin. Yeori has her hand over Gang-cheol's mouth, and the tension in his gaze directed at her elicits a sense of pink excitement. Simultaneously, Gang-cheol appears captivated as he gazes at Yeori's red lips, cautiously reaching out. The atmosphere inside the palanquin brims with seemingly synchronized heartbeats from the two, sending shivers through viewers. The reasons behind their shared presence in the palanquin and how their relationship evolves have sparked considerable curiosity.
[Photo] Provided by SBS 'Haunted Palace'
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