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The East Palace

Season 1 · 8 episodes · Jul 17, 2026

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.

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    Episode 1

    Episode 1

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 2

    Episode 2

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 4

    Episode 4

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 5

    Episode 5

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 6

    Episode 6

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 7

    Episode 7

    Jul 17, 2026

    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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    Episode 8

    Episode 8

    Jul 17, 2026

    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?