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The East Palace
A spirit slayer who can enter the world of ghosts and a court lady who hears the dead are ordered by the king to break a deadly curse haunting the royal palace and threatening his bloodline.
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A spirit slayer who can cross into the ghost world and a court lady who hears the dead must break a royal curse before a vengeful spirit destroys the king's surviving bloodline.
Series Details
Series Overview
- Premise
- A spirit slayer and a court lady who hears ghosts investigate a royal curse threatening the king's surviving bloodline.
- Setting
- A fictionalized historical Korean royal court centered on the haunted East Palace and the supernatural Realm of Gwi.
- Tone
- Dark fantasy, supernatural horror, palace mystery, historical intrigue, action, and emotionally charged character drama.
The East Palace Curse
- Pond spirit
- A vengeful spirit is believed to have returned decades after swearing to destroy the entire royal bloodline.
- Gu-cheon's mission
- Destroy the spirit haunting the East Palace and lift the curse, or remain trapped within the palace walls.
- Saeng-gang's role
- Her ability to hear the dead makes her Gu-cheon's guide, partner, and the king's observer during the investigation.
Current Interest
- Release
- All eight episodes were released globally on Netflix on July 17, 2026.
- Search hooks
- Ending explained, pond spirit identity, Gu-cheon's fate, Saeng-gang's royal secret, cast, ghosts, and the Realm of Gwi.
- Format
- Eight-part limited series designed as a complete binge.
Episodes
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Episode 1
After a mysterious death at the palace, the king secretly summons spirit slayer Gu-cheon to destroy... · 46 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 2
A dangerous pursuit forces Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang into an uneasy pact. Their investigation then unc... · 53 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 3
The king orders Gu-cheon to save the surviving prince or face death. Entering the Realm of Gwi, Gu-c... · 49 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 4
Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit permanently, but doubts surrounding the deat... · 54 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 5
Saeng-gang helps Gu-cheon escape danger as the king falls gravely ill. Gu-cheon battles an evil spir... · 46 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 6
Saeng-gang comes under threat during Gu-cheon's fight, bringing the pair closer to the truth. A deva... · 50 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 7
The king and queen dowager clash over the palace tragedies while resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheo... · 46 min · Jul 17, 2026
Episode 8
Chaos consumes the palace as a vengeful spirit threatens to devour everything in its path, forcing G... · 59 min · Jul 17, 2026
Cast & Characters
Nam Joo-hyuk
Gu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seo
Saeng-gang
Cho Seung-woo
The King
Jang Young-nam
Queen Dowager
Kwak Dong-yeon
Crown Prince
Gu-cheon
Character
Saeng-gang
Character
The King
Character
Queen Dowager
Character
The Pond Spirit
Character
Crew
Choi Jung-kyu
Director / Creator
Kwon So-ra
Writer / Creator
Seo Jea-won
Writer / Creator
Kim Joon-seok
Composer
Jung Se-rin
Composer
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