Overview: “The East Palace” Kdrama (also known as “Donggung Palace”) is a Netflix original drama series that released on July 17, 2026, and starring Nam Joo Hyuk, Roh Yoon Seo, and Cho Seung Woo. It will tell the story of a haunted palace where the ruler of that palace recruits a ghost slayer to vanquish all the spirits.
| Genre | Fantasy, Action, Horror, Historical |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Watch Online* | Netflix |
| Director | Choi Jung Gyu |
| Scriptwriter | Seo Jae Won, Kwon So Ra |
| Air Time & Schedule | Friday (all episodes) |
Table of Contents
- Synopsis
- Main Cast & Characters
- Still Cuts
- Notes & Facts
- Trailers & Clips
- Episodes 1, 2, 3,…., Highlights
Synopsis
“The East Palace” Korean drama tells the story of mysterious town which is invaded by ghosts, a ghost slayer and a court lady team up to battle these ghosts. Goo Cheon is an arrogant ghost slayer who can transform himself into a ghost and has a special sword that can kill ghosts easily. Goo Cheon join hands with Saeng Gang, a bold and highly skilled court lady who can talk to ghosts. She also has a secret.
Main Cast & Characters
- Nam Joo Hyuk as Goo Cheon (a traveller between human world and the realm of ghosts)
- Roh Yoon Seo as Saeng Gang (a court lady)
- Cho Seung Woo as Kim Ju Sang (a king)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- Nam Joo Hyuk earlier starred in Korean drama “Vigilante” (2023).
- Roh Yoon Seo earlier appeared in Korean drama “Black Knight” (2023).
- Cho Seung Woo earlier starred in Korean drama “Divorce Attorney Shin” (2023).
- This is Nam Joo Hyuk’s first drama after his military discharge last year.
Trailers & Clips
This is the official trailer of “The East Palace” that features the haunted palace that wanted to destroy the royal bloodline and how the ghost slayer, together with a court lady, fights the spirit to save it.
*Drama is subject to regional availability.
