Netflix has released the main trailer and posters for “The East Palace,” a new Korean period mystery centered on a deadly curse haunting the royal palace.
Starring Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo, and Cho Seung-woo, the eight-episode series follows a spirit-catcher, a court lady, and a king bound together by a bloodstained curse that has haunted the palace for 30 years. The series premieres July 17, only on Netflix.
At the center of the story is Gu-cheon, played by Nam Joo-hyuk, a man who can move between the real world and the Realm of Gwi. He is summoned by the king, portrayed by Cho Seung-woo, to uncover the source of a deadly curse rooted in the East Palace.
Gu-cheon is paired with Saeng-gang, a court lady played by Roh Yoon-seo who can hear the voices of spirits. As they move between life and death under the king’s secret orders, they begin to expose grudges and hidden truths tied to the royal family’s past.
The trailer of “The East Palace,” released by Netflix on July 1, sets a dark and eerie tone as a spirit’s warning threatens to erase the royal bloodline. With strange incidents repeating after 30 years, the king secretly calls on Gu-cheon and places Saeng-gang at his side. Their investigation leads them through the palace’s secrets, the dangerous Realm of Gwi, and the restless spirits waiting beyond the border between the living and the dead.
Director Choi Jung-kyu, known for “The Devil Judge” and “Children of Nobody,” helms the project. He collaborates with writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won, whose previous works include the occult thrillers “Bulgasal: Immortal Souls” and “The Guest.”
Choi also praised the cast’s commitment to the series, noting Nam Joo-hyuk’s strong sense of responsibility, Roh Yoon-seo’s bold and authentic performance, and Cho Seung-woo’s detailed approach to building his character.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a Netflix Newsroom story, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.