THE EAST PALACE

20268.1 RATING1 SEASON8 EPISODESMYSTERY

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?

PRINCIPAL CAST

NAM JOO-HYUKGu-cheon

ROH YOON-SEOSaeng-gang

CHO SEUNG-WOOKing (Lee Yeon)

JANG YOUNG-NAMQueen Dowager

SERIES GUIDE

SEASONS & EPISODES

SEASON

PLAY S01 E01

S01 E01

2026-07-17 / 46 MIN

EPISODE 1

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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S01 E02

2026-07-17 / 53 MIN

EPISODE 2

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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S01 E03

2026-07-17 / 49 MIN

EPISODE 3

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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S01 E04

2026-07-17 / 54 MIN

EPISODE 4

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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S01 E05

2026-07-17 / 46 MIN

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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S01 E06

2026-07-17 / 50 MIN

EPISODE 6

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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S01 E07

2026-07-17 / 46 MIN

EPISODE 7

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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