If you’re someone who loves ancient drama themes with some mythology and horror involved, then you’re in luck, as the upcoming K-drama The East Palace has all of these. Built under the careful direction of Choi Jung-kyu, the series stars Nam Joo-hyuk, Roh Yoon-seo and others. In the series the crown is under attack from unseen forces. As panic grips the noble family, an unlikely pair must join forces to survive the growing darkness. One is a brave warrior from the spirit world, and the other is a quiet servant who speaks with the departed. Their adventure leads them to discover secrets long buried that have the potential to destroy the kingdom. Here is all that you need to know about the upcoming K-drama The East Palace.
The K-drama will be exclusively released on Netflix, and the viewers will be able to enjoy the series starting July 17. However, they should have an active subscription to Netflix to watch it from the comfort of their house. If you don’t have an active subscription, then you can also check out the recharge plans that offer free Netflix.
A mysterious death strikes the royal family, causing fear throughout the kingdom. Rumours spread that a vengeful spirit is attacking the king’s children. Desperate, the King secretly hires Gu-cheon, a skilled warrior who can travel between the living world and the spirit realm.
He teams him up with Saeng-gang, who is a member of the royal court but who possesses a unique talent in that she can listen to the spirits of the dead. They both need to uncover the past of the royal abode. In doing so, they come across many sinister truths. The duo faces a life-or-death mission to protect the bloodline and uncover the truth before the palace falls.
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The East Palace features a cast led by Nam Joo-hyuk as the ghost-slaying warrior Gu-cheon and Roh Yoon-seo as the court lady Saeng-gang, a person who can hear the voices of the dead. Moreover, they are joined by the actor Cho Seung-woo, who plays the mysterious King. The production is done by director Choi Jung-kyu, who is also known for his work on The Devil Judge, and the story is written by the duo Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won.