The East Palace

The East Palace

동궁

Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth.

Ended First aired 17/Jul/2026 South Korea Korean 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
MysteryAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 17/Jul/2026
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Set during a fictionalized Joseon Dynasty, it follows Gu-cheon, an arrogant ghost-slayer who can walk between worlds, and Saeng-gang, a lowly court lady who hears the dead, as they team up to save the last royal heir.

Season Overview

Set during a fictionalized Joseon Dynasty, it follows Gu-cheon, an arrogant ghost-slayer who can walk between worlds, and Saeng-gang, a lowly court lady who hears the dead, as they team up to save the last royal heir.

S1E8
Episode 8
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 59 min
Summary

Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?

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Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?

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S1E7
Episode 7
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 47 min
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The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.

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The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.

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S1E6
Episode 6
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 50 min
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During Gu-cheon's fight, Saeng-gang comes under threat — bringing them closer to the truth. But Gu-cheon loses his sight, putting their mission at risk.

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During Gu-cheon's fight, Saeng-gang comes under threat — bringing them closer to the truth. But Gu-cheon loses his sight, putting their mission at risk.

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S1E5
Episode 5
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 46 min
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Gu-cheon escapes danger with Saeng-gang's help. As the king falls ill, Gu-cheon fights the evil spirit — only for a guardian spirit to stand in his way.

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Gu-cheon escapes danger with Saeng-gang's help. As the king falls ill, Gu-cheon fights the evil spirit — only for a guardian spirit to stand in his way.

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S1E4
Episode 4
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 54 min
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Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit for good. Still suspicious about the crown princes' deaths, Gu-cheon returns to Saeng-gang.

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Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit for good. Still suspicious about the crown princes' deaths, Gu-cheon returns to Saeng-gang.

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S1E3
Episode 3
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 50 min
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The king orders Gu-cheon to save the prince — or die. Forced to enter the spirit realm, he comes face-to-face with the ghost of a former royal guard.

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The king orders Gu-cheon to save the prince — or die. Forced to enter the spirit realm, he comes face-to-face with the ghost of a former royal guard.

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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 53 min
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After a close call while pursuing the pond spirit, Gu-cheon makes a pact with Saeng-gang. Later, they uncover the truth behind the salt storehouse ghost.

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After a close call while pursuing the pond spirit, Gu-cheon makes a pact with Saeng-gang. Later, they uncover the truth behind the salt storehouse ghost.

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S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 17/Jul/2026 · Runtime: 47 min
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After a mysterious death, the king summons the spirit slayer Gu-cheon to banish the pond spirit. Saeng-gang, who hears the dead, also appears before him.

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After a mysterious death, the king summons the spirit slayer Gu-cheon to banish the pond spirit. Saeng-gang, who hears the dead, also appears before him.

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Nam Joo-hyuk
Nam Joo-hyuk
Gu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seo
Roh Yoon-seo
Saeng-gang
Cho Seung-woo
Cho Seung-woo
King (Lee Yeon)
Jang Young-nam
Jang Young-nam
Queen Dowager
Kwak Dong-yeon
Kwak Dong-yeon
Crown Prince
Hong Su-zu
Hong Su-zu
Most Favoured Lady
Chae Yeon-hee
Chae Yeon-hee
Court Lady
Choi So-yul
Choi So-yul
Saeng-gang (child)
Seo Eun-sol
Seo Eun-sol
Court Lady
Moon Woo-jin
Moon Woo-jin
King (teen)
Park Soo-yeon
Park Soo-yeon
Queen
Choi Beom-ho
Choi Beom-ho
Monk
Choi Ye-chan
Choi Ye-chan
Gu-cheon (child)
Choi Hyuk-joo
Choi Hyuk-joo
Lady Jang
Noh I-jin
Noh I-jin
Royal Concubine Han
Hwang Young-hee
Hwang Young-hee
Royal Noble Consort Choi
Hong Seo-jun
Hong Seo-jun
Chief Eunuch Kim
Lee Hong-nae
Lee Hong-nae
Shaman

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Choi Jung-kyu
Choi Jung-kyu
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Kwon So-ra
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Seo Jae-won
Writer

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