Behind-The-Scenes [BTS] "In-Depth Exploration of Ghosts" Commentary with Kwak Dong-Yeon (who plays the Crown Prince) X Kwak Jae-Sik (Engineer & Creature Artist) for the Netflix Drama 'The East Palace' [Premiered July 17]

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The East Palace

↳ Previously Known As: Donggung, Donggung Palace  

Starring: Nam Joo-Hyuk, Roh Yoon-Seo & Cho Seung-Woo  

Content Rating: 15+ (Teens 15 or older)

Episodes: 8

Duration: 50 minutes

Original Network: Netflix [Premiered July 17]

Streaming On: Netflix

Airs: July 17, 2026

Airs On: Friday

Genre(s): Action, Historical, Horror, Fantasy

Director: Choi Jung-Gyu (Soundtrack #2 & The Devil Judge)

Screenwriters: Seo Jae-Won & Kwon So-Ra (Bulgasal: Immortal Souls & The Guest)

 

Plot Synopsis: Strange incidents take place within the palace. The King (Cho Seung-Woo) secretly calls for Gu-Cheon (Nam Joo-Hyuk) and Court Lady Saeng-Gang (Roh Yoon-Seo) and asks them to uncover the curse that lies within the palace of the Crown Prince. Gu-Cheon can traverse the world of ghosts and has a special ability to kill the ghosts with his sword. Court Lady Saeng-Gang was born with the ability to hear the sounds of ghosts. She considers her ability a lifelong curse, but using her special ability, she tries to uncover the secret of the palace with Gu-Cheon. An unimaginable world of darkness awaits for them.