Beyond boundaries, they unearth the truth.
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?
The East Palace (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1) 9.2
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 8.5
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3) 8.0
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 7.0
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 54 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5) 7.3
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 6) 7.5
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 7) 7.5
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8) 7.0
Air date: 2026-07-17
Runtime: 59 min
Overview: 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?
Seasons
Episodes 8