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The East Palace is a South Korean dark fantasy series set for release in 2026. It reveals the concealed mysteries of the royal palace. After a strange incident occurs, the king enlists Gu Cheon, a confident ghost slayer, and Saeng Gang, a court attendant attuned to spirits. They work to track these entities while uncovering hidden truths behind the palace walls, mixing emotion, suspense, and personal challenges.

The East Palace is scheduled to premiere on Netflix beginning July 17. Viewers need an active subscription to stream the series.

Storyline and Key Moments from The East Palace

Saeng-gang stands out as a courageous court attendant who becomes central to the journey of Gu-cheon, the ghost slayer. Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gu-cheon and Roh Yoon-seo portrays Saeng-gang, who senses the presence of the deceased. Complications grow as the king and queen navigate intense palace politics.

Cast and Production Team of The East Palace

The main cast includes Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, Cho Seung-woo, and Jang Young-nam. Choi Jung-kyu serves as director, while Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won share writing duties.

Early Reception for The East Palace

Anticipation is building strongly among viewers. An IMDb rating remains unavailable at this stage.