The East Palace
The East Palace: Season 1

Air Date

July 17, 2026

Episodes

8 episodes

The East Palace

Season 1

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

9.0
July 17, 2026
47 min

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

2. Episode 2

8.0
July 17, 2026
53 min

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

3. Episode 3

8.0
July 17, 2026
50 min

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

4. Episode 4

7.5
July 17, 2026
54 min

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

5. Episode 5

8.0
July 17, 2026
46 min

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

6. Episode 6

7.5
July 17, 2026
50 min

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

7. Episode 7

7.5
July 17, 2026
47 min

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

8. Episode 8

7.0
July 17, 2026
59 min

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?