The East Palace

Show • 2026 • Action & Adventure, Drama, Horror, …

The East Palace
The East Palace

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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StatusEnded
ReleaseJuly 17, 2026
Seasons1
Episodes8
Last episodeJuly 17, 2026
Origins
  • Korea (Republic of)
Genres
  • Action & Adventure
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • SciFi & Fantasy
Tags
  • court lady
  • dark fantasy
  • ghost
  • horror
  • king
  • mysterious
  • period piece
  • royalty
  • secret
  • spirit
  • supernatural
  • tragic

Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes Jul 2026 – Jul 2026

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.

Ratings by episode

Best Episode 7.8/10

First aired: Jul 17, 2026

S1E8 – Episode 8

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?

Worst Episode 7.6/10

First aired: Jul 17, 2026

S1E5 – Episode 5

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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