The East Palace

Season 1

2026 · 8 episodes · 6h 43m in all · 7.9/10

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

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   1. Episode 1

   17 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 8.7/10

   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.

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   2. Episode 2

   17 Jul 2026 · 53 min · 7.9/10

   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.

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   3. Episode 3

   17 Jul 2026 · 49 min · 7.9/10

   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.

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   4. Episode 4

   17 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 8.0/10

   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.

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   5. Episode 5

   17 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 8.0/10

   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.

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   6. Episode 6

   17 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 7.7/10

   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.

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   7. Episode 7

   17 Jul 2026 · 46 min · 7.7/10

   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.

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   8. Episode 8

   17 Jul 2026 · 59 min · 7.6/10

   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?