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The East Palace.

Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth.

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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?

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Created by Kwon So-ra, Seo Jae-won

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Season 1.

Set during a fictionalized Joseon Dynasty, it follows Gu-cheon, an arrogant ghost-slayer who can walk between worlds, and Saeng-gang, a lowly court lady who hears the dead, as they team up to save the last royal heir.

Episode 1

2026-07-17 · 46m8.7

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.

Episode 2

2026-07-17 · 53m7.9

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.

Episode 3

2026-07-17 · 49m7.9

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.

Episode 4

2026-07-17 · 54m8.0

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.

Episode 5

2026-07-17 · 46m8.0

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.

Episode 6

2026-07-17 · 50m7.7

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.

Episode 7

2026-07-17 · 46m7.7

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.

Episode 8

2026-07-17 · 59m7.6

Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?

Cast.

Nam Joo-hyuk

Nam Joo-hyuk

Gu-cheon

Roh Yoon-seo

Roh Yoon-seo

Saeng-gang

Cho Seung-woo

Cho Seung-woo

King

Jang Young-nam

Jang Young-nam

Queen Dowager

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