Fans of supernatural mysteries should add it to their watchlist immediately
Fans of K-dramas and supernatural mysteries have a new show to look forward to(Image: Netflix)
An ‘unnerving’ historical drama is coming soon to Netflix and fans of K-dramas, supernatural mysteries and historical period shows are sure to want to add this upcoming title to their watchlist immediately.
Netflix’s Tudum website has confirmed that The East Palace will be released on the streamer some time this year. While there is no confirmed release date just yet, filming finished last summer and it is expected later in 2026.
There’s no official word on how many episodes it will consist of either but its expected to consist of eight parts. However, we do know that The East Palace follows Gu-cheon, who moves between the realms of the living and the dead, and Saeng-gang, a lady of the court guarding a secret of her own.
When the king calls on them to unravel the mysteries of the palace, they’re drawn into a world where power, hidden histories, and restless spirits are bound together by a dangerous curse.
Fans are also awaiting the first official trailer to be released by Netflix. It is set to be just part of an impressive K-dramas making their debut this year.
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Gu-cheon investigates unnerving incidents at the palace with a blade that can cut down ghosts. While Saeng-gang holds the ability to hear the voices of the dead aids Gu-cheon as they navigate the palace’s long-buried secrets.
Quietly watching their every move from the throne is the king, played, whose motives are complex and hard to ascertain. The show comes from writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jea-won, who have previous experience of examining Korean occultism in their previous work which includes Bulgasal: Immortal Souls and The Guest.
They are joined on the creative team by director Choi Jung-kyu (The Devil Judge, Children of Nobody) to bring the supernatural drama to life. While Netflix has so far confirmed the stars taking on the three main roles in the cast.
Nam Joo Hyuk plays Gu Cheon. The actor has previously starred in three Netflix K-dramas, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Start-Up, and The School Nurse Files. In 2023, he also starred in the Disney+ K-drama Vigilante.
Roh Yoon Seo plays Saeng Gang. The actress was recently featured in a guest role on Netflix’s The Frog and Love Next Door. She also starred in supporting roles in Black Knight and a Crash Course in Romance. Her role as Saeng Gang is her second lead role in a K-drama, following her starring role in 2022’s Our Blues.
Cho Seung Woo plays the King. The actor has starred in several Netflix projects such as Divorce Attorney Shin, Sisyphus: The Myth, Stranger, and Life.
The East Palace is streaming on Netflix some time in 2026.