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Drama: The Haunted Palace
Revised romanization: Gwigoong
Hangul: 귀궁
Director: Yun Seong-Sik
Writer: Yoon Soo-Jung
Network: SBS
Episodes:
Release Date: April 18, 2025 --
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00-23:10
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Yoon Gab (Yook Sung-Jae) is a government officer and works within the palace. He has a good reputation and has a handsome appearance. One day, Yoon Gab's body becomes possessed by an Imoogi creature. Soon afterwards, people begin to talk about him as if he has lost his mind. The Imoogi that has possessed Yoon Gab is related to Yeo-Ri (Bona), whose first love is Yoon Gab.

Yeo-Ri is the only granddaughter of a famous shaman and Yeo-Ri herself has a divine gift, but she refuses her fate as a spirit medium. She instead works as a glasses craftswoman. The Imoogi needs Yeo-Ri's body to ascend to Heaven, but Yeo-Ri won't allow it. After Yoon Gab becomes possessed, Yeo-Ri enters the palace that is filled with powerful female ghosts and evil spirts. Meanwhile, King Lee Sung (Kim Ji-Hoon) is a reformist monarch who dreams of a strong Joseon nation. Weird and terrible incidents continue to take place within the palace. These are related to the powerful female ghosts, who holds a grudge against the royal family. To get rid of the ghosts, Yoon Gab, Yeo-Ri, and King Lee Sung searches for the secret of the female ghosts.

Notes

"The Haunted Palace" takes over SBS' Friday & Saturday 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Buried Hearts."

Cast



Yook Sung-Jae	Bona	Kim Young-Kwang	Kim Ji-Hoon
Yoon Gab	Yeo-Ri	Kang-Chul	Yi Sung

Royal Palace

Kim Sang-Ho

Poong San

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Comments

FromFlorida Jan 17 2026 5:34 pm This was a really great show with quality actors, cinematography, and writing. It started kind of slow but by episode 2 - I was hooked. The lead actors did a great job and were fun to watch. The King was amazing. Highly recommend watching this drama

Anna Jan 03 2026 3:01 pm Its such a good show!!!! I loved it

Elyu Nov 29 2025 7:00 am Sorcery/shamanism + mythology are intense in this series.

MBrosseau Nov 12 2025 6:40 pm I'm quite surprised at the negative comments for this drama. I find it one of the most meaningful and charming shows I've seen in a long time. Bona is an actor I have never liked but I felt she portrayed her character quite appropriately here and she is a good balance with the Gangcheol character who is so energetic and playful or mischievous (a delightful and masterful performance by Yook Sungjae). Of course the king was excellent and I'm very impressed by his performance, by far his best imo. The main plot deals so clearly with the resentment of "evil" spirits and how to truly resolve their resentment so they can be liberated and return to the original good nature. This theme could really not have been more effectively portrayed. Those who are more aware of the reality of the spirit world will surely attest to this, and those who are not yet so aware can learn a lot from this drama. I hope that if even one person watches it and gains some understanding my effort to encourage them will have had value.

Ndh Oct 05 2025 6:18 am Just rewatch. I love it. Congrats

jia Sep 22 2025 11:10 pm Omg I love it sooo much, solid 10/10! Everything was just perfectly done. No boring parts at all. Every episode was worth it. Super kilig, got me thrilled, and I legit cried on the last 3 eps. Huhu I already miss them!

castlin007 Sep 20 2025 6:28 pm the story line is good. but lets be real. Bona is not as good as what people are saying.. no facial reaction at all. ? good series. very light.

JUAN Aug 17 2025 11:38 am Loved it from the start. The cast is great. Bona is Just perfect!!! And thr plot has got a bit of everyrhing, so it is never boring.

Yanne Aug 11 2025 1:53 pm Literally one of the best series in 2025!, I love the concept of this series between the shaman and the spirits in a period drama. I'll rate this 9/10, it should be 10/10 if they add more scene of Kim Young Kwang(real Kang Chul) in Yoon Gap's body like the pov or should be Kim Young Kwang's voice.

viewer Aug 03 2025 6:33 pm Kim ji hoon his acting is amazing. He is handsome .

Can he get best supporting actor award ?

Ddeonu Jun 26 2025 2:20 am at first i didn't want to watch it because i thought this drama was very scary because there were ghosts :D after i dared myself. it turned out this drama was very good, exciting, very touching, and sad. which at first they were still strangers now help each other because of evil spirits.

for yook seongjae, he fits his role very well. so does Bona, her role is very good and clever when she becomes a shaman. and Kim Jihoon. he successfully played the role of a wise king. not cheesy like the king characters in other dramas. basically all the actors/actresses in this drama successfully played their roles so that this drama received many positive reviews.

but i was waiting for the one about Prince Yeong-In when his spirit returned from the eight-legged spirit, i thought he would meet his mother and say touching things. it's a bit unfortunate that it didn't exist.

but never mind. the drama wants to remain the best drama i've watched. rate 10/10

yanyanyan Jun 25 2025 2:10 am I was drawn with the ghosts' stories around the palace but it was abandoned in the middle of the series and focused more on the 8-feet spirit. After that, it was exhausting to watch. The leads keep on losing while the evil spirit keeps on winning. Until the end i thought of dropping it but i wanted to know the ending.

Ryunami Jun 24 2025 8:12 am Kim Jo hoon is so good as the King. This kdrama has given me a new perspective of him coz I have never seen him in a historical drama. His acting as a good King and a loving husband to the Queen is impressive. I also enjoy this kdrama till the end because of my interest in ethnic rituals. This kdrama has shown a very proper guide in shamanism and the tools or prayers/songs/dances used in the rituals. Never seen such a thorough and meticulous rituals shown in a kdrama before. Kudos to the whole production of this show.

EMMR Jun 21 2025 5:33 am At last, there is a King that is not so fool. I'm so tired watching historical Kdramas with a King being so stupid at times. Though I am still at episode 8, I hope they will kept this phase in the upcoming episodes. Also, I hate seeing comments about FL female expressions being dull, the F of course she is playing a role of a woman with lots of hardships growing up, how do you expect her to carry out her role, being overly dramatic or jolly? I will rate this 9/10 for now and will keep on watching even I have read some negative comments below since I have already seen a lot of this before and right after I finished those series, it is not bad as it seems. Kudos still to these production team always creating Kdramas like this! :)

Nony Jun 14 2025 10:14 pm Currently watching eps2 and God i think im gonna drop this. Its too slow, lots of talking and dramatic. I thought there would be a lot of actions. This is just plain boring ?

Ryunami Jun 14 2025 9:44 am The 1st episode with Kim Young-Kwang as the Gangcheori was so fun.

Joanah Jun 11 2025 3:25 pm The drama was so amazing all the actors and actresses were all on point apart from Yeo ri’s story line it was nagging at some point

KST Jun 10 2025 11:34 am What an amazing drama. I really enjoyed watching this drama. The acting and story was really touched. Almost all the actors were really amazing.

Gelgelicious Jun 08 2025 2:18 pm So the girl is still considered as Yoon Gap's biological daughter and Mrs. Gap's granddaughter right? Because even with Gangcheori's spirit, the physical body is still Yoon Gap's, which contains his blood, genes, dna, etc.

Nisa Jun 08 2025 12:08 am Make a season 2 please.. Such a great movie, different with others. Good job for u all ♡

Yanti Jun 07 2025 11:50 pm Please2 make season 2. Maybe about Gangcheori daughter and crown prince.

Emma Jun 07 2025 12:36 pm Decided to write a review after finishing the whole series. Overall, the storyline and the plot were interesting. Although a bit dragging, I like how team Gangcheori and team ghost always tried to fight for the upper hand. But tbh.. the directing sucks... Thankfully, the chemistry among team Gangcheori saved the show!! Ah, and the lead actress' perfomance sometimes seemed off, but still fit the serious character of Yeo-Ri.

SWP Jun 06 2025 12:30 pm This movie is getting boring. Geongchori and Yeo Ri are way too weak. Geongchori is supposed to be a god, yet he gets defeated so easily by a ghost? It makes no sense. He acts like he has no dignity at all. Even bibi who is supposed to be a pure God, not trapped in a human body, ends up getting killed by a 2.5-meter ghost? This film is frustrating. Geongchori is veeeery weak and It’s really disappointing.

Tililing Jun 06 2025 2:40 am Heartbreaking scene was when the King confronted his grandfather with tears in his eyes. You can see the pain in those eyes. Plus, Kim Ji Hoon is really suited for the role. I love his low voice.

aiza ijaz Jun 01 2025 3:48 am hey im watching this drama , really loves it , pleasee make 2nd season tooo please , after the alchemy of souls , this was the drama wortj watching omg frrrrr

Chennie May 31 2025 8:31 am It's turned me off so much when Yeo-ri mad at Gangcheori and Bibi tried killing those ugly and evil nobleman.. like the heck let them be, Bibi only devoured those who has done evil deeds, and those who over 60s at that ?

NewEra May 30 2025 12:18 pm @Eight Foot... I'm sorry but that opinion doesn't enter. Boring??? Nah nah

Eight foot May 29 2025 2:35 am The show started off strong but now the story line keeps surrounding the Eight Foot Ghost and Luminous Pearl that is getting boring…

Yemisi yekini May 28 2025 3:15 pm Wow, splendid,I really enjoying this k drama,wow,the energy is amazing,am looking forward to the remaining episode, thanks to all who made it, possible,I really love the lead actress,her vibe is giving, 'kumasimida' sarahin

Ryo Mizo May 26 2025 8:00 pm I have watched episodes 1-12 in two days. NGL, i watched it out of boredom, randomly. I didn't know what to expect as I am not really a K-drama addict, but I loved all the few dramas I watched as per reco.

Anyway, I was hooked. And as I am a patient person, I forgave all the tiny shortcomings and considered the drama as a whole and I give it a two thumbs-up. I enjoyed it very much, thank you for the palpitations and agitations and am looking forward to the last few episodes.

As for the actors, I find the Sung-Jae, Han Gyeol, In-Kwon, Chung-Hwa, I find them very entertaining. Although there was only a decent amount of chemistry between the two leads, they still pulled it through. On the other hand, I am now a fan of Kim Ji-hoon, I am looking forward to more kingly roles for him. It really suits him, and he has such a handsome face! I hear he has an athletic body as well. That's nice. Anyway, I hope more people will watch this!

rei May 26 2025 1:13 am At first I was not interested in the love story of yeori and yoon gap, in my mind yeo ri and kang chul have more chemistry, but after yoon gap died and became obsessed with kang chul this drama became more interesting, I always imagined the original kang chul in yoon gap haha

nia May 25 2025 8:23 pm i love the historical drama, at first i didn't like the male lead because his acting wasn't very good. but now i like him, hahah i'm interested in it

Ika May 25 2025 8:13 pm In love with this series.. I just want to move on to the next episode so fast. Been so longed I enjoyed a josen era series. Hope to see more chemistry between ghangchari and bona

A May 25 2025 3:44 am I'm here for the historical revelation of the vengeful ghost, because Bona & Seungjae have zeroooo chemistry. They are trying too hard. My opinion only.

Coco buttons May 25 2025 12:04 am Why the 8 feet tall ghost have Boy george 80s hair ??. Love the series

Mi mi mi May 24 2025 5:09 am It's been a while since I've come across a k-drama into good storyline that decides to destroy itself. Wonderful episode 1-5 but after a while it lacked juice. Bibi is a very foolish detity, last I came across one was in the Water God series.

June May 22 2025 2:44 am The actress playing the Queen Dowager has a really good acting. in the early episode when she was taken aback by the hideous smell coming from the grand prince's room is so realistic. she can portray sadness, disgust incredibly well.

yeoll May 21 2025 10:46 pm Chemistry between Sungjae and Kim jihoon more interesting than Sungjae and bona.. hahaha i like bromance between them ?

THP May 21 2025 4:00 am Best drama of 2025 so far the leads have crazy chemistry, the story is captivating hope it stays on that track till the very end

Eve May 21 2025 3:50 am The story is sooo good. already rewatch from eps 1. Sungjae so handsome!

Ha.ni May 19 2025 12:58 am Kim Sang Ho needs to have best supporting actor in this Drama. Really ‘hate’ him with his blind shaman acting.

Jeiel May 18 2025 11:19 pm Eeng here ☺️

It started off really well, but as the story went on, it kind of lost its charm. Everything just kept circling around this 8-foot ghost, and the plot didn’t feel deep at all. The two leads? Totally mismatched. They just don’t click. I honestly thought it was going to be a good one, but it’s turning out to be disappointing. Although the series isn’t finished yet, so maybe there’s still hope. But for now, I’m not feeling it. It’s been a boring ride so far.

Aguji May 18 2025 1:53 am sungjae n bona no have chemistry, but the story is great so its still watchable

S May 17 2025 9:43 am It's a fun drama. Can't wait for more episodes. Yook sungjaes acting is good too

S May 17 2025 9:42 am It's a fun drama. Can't wait for more epissss

Ghku May 16 2025 7:42 pm Just finsihed eps 9, and I would say I would really love the drama to be in more faster pace, but surprisingly I still love it when it goes slower. Because, we can see the heart warming development feelings between Kang Chul and Yeo Ri. I mean after a lot of hatred for the past 13 years, I don't think it will flip in a night.

Love Bona and Sungjae

Excited for the next part after more past secrets unfolded

Bride May 16 2025 6:39 am Love this. Yook Sung-Jae so cute..and I love his acting. Highñy recommended even the King Kim Ji Hoon and Bona are goid actors. Can't wait fo rhe next episode.

pika May 12 2025 2:56 am the drama is pretty good But the main character Yook Sung-Jae He is quite boring and annoying He is not suitable for the part .

Roo May 12 2025 12:01 am I've watched so many k-dramas before, but this one is certainly one of the best, so thrilling and entertaining!

Yj May 10 2025 5:56 pm One of the best 2025 drama so far. The storyline is intriguing and love the chemistry between Bona and SeungJae.

NewEra May 09 2025 2:16 pm Just finished watching episode 7. Can tomorrow please come fast ?

Tuesday May 06 2025 2:50 pm I really enjoy watching this drama so far. The story is interesting and captivating. I like the duo actions and chemistry between Bona and Yook Sung-Jae. They are cute together and their acting are great!. I am rooting for them! I can't wait for the next episodes!

Willz May 04 2025 10:34 am I just saw it today, and am not watching it yet till it's almost 13 episodes, so I won't go crazy waiting for it

Rhonda May 04 2025 9:54 am I wonder what they did to make the shadow so furious and vengeful. I think it was the kind great-grandfather at fault and the royal family line is paying for something horrible that he was responsible for, but I think that scholar who looks so kind and mild mannered is also a villain.

kay May 03 2025 11:18 pm omg. this drama was sooo good. marathon from 1-6 episode. now am stuck & eager to know what happen next. why it have to be 16 episode. isk isk

Imugi May 03 2025 11:30 am Oh my Goooood! This is sooooo gooooood!!! Finally I found anothee Kdrama that matches Alchemy of Soul! Dang!!! I just so love it that I really hate to wait for next Friday and Saturday for the next episodes! I'm really crying.

Melodramatic May 03 2025 11:13 am Now I feel regret watching ongoing drama.

This drama is soooo good I can't wait to watch next episode.

Kdramawatcher May 02 2025 7:08 pm For someone who always carried little bag on her shoulder, Yeo Ri has many clothes, garments and shamanic tools hahaha.

In this series, we can see another side from Ji Hoon oppa and his acting talent.

Nan May 02 2025 1:04 pm Ooooowww... Kim Young Kwan was only a cameo of first episode!?So sad...

Yellowstrat May 01 2025 1:50 am Honestly the plot of this drama is very interesting. Im actually invested and cant wait for the next episodes.

sungjae oppa Apr 28 2025 3:32 am the best saeguk drama in 2025 so far, i hope its friday already

Jo Apr 27 2025 1:38 pm I am a fan of Sung-jae and I really like supernatural genre. I finished 4 eps in a single sitting. I’m hooked and I can’t wait for the other episodes.

Meki Apr 27 2025 4:39 am Best drama in early 2025 Untuk now...

Yoongkookies_bsf Apr 27 2025 2:48 am I didn't think I'd get hooked on this series, it's so good! I highly recommend it to anyone reading this.. Anyways can't wait for the next episodes to drop !

MissSamgyeopsal Apr 27 2025 2:37 am This is so Good!! I thought it wouldn't be interesting enough, but I gave it a try on episode 1 and I'm hooked! I'm not a horror story fan so I'm kinda skeptical, but it's not too horror-like, like a serious horror movie, but the element of horror is still okay and enough. The cast is good too actually, the shaman Yeo Ri is fit the actress, not too girly but she can hold the weight and burden of being a shaman, Gangcheori is fit with the actor as well (Kim Young Kwang and Yook Sung Jae), the king is Kim Ji Hoon omg I'm a fan and finally can see him act as king! I finished all 4 episodes in one day, can't wait for the next!

Yana Apr 27 2025 12:08 am Accidently watch this series and now in ep4..so far so good..but i think i want to see more kim young kwang part...hes so cool..

Lena Apr 26 2025 12:15 pm Its so good!! You should try to watch!!

Zs Apr 26 2025 11:19 am This drama is surprisingly that Good. I am in episode 4 now and cant wait for the next. The plot is very very fresh and interesting

Yook Apr 26 2025 9:43 am Wow nice drama

It's unique and interesting

YeoRi Apr 26 2025 8:46 am People should talk more about this drama. The plot is really promising!!!!

Eve Apr 26 2025 1:48 am This drama is unexpectedly good! I'm hooked!

Nara Apr 25 2025 4:03 am Thr best kdram right now

Nim Apr 22 2025 5:57 am I like most part of the drama so far, so interesting. Granted I'm still on ep 1, but it's I'm hooked. However, does anyone else find the heavy makeup on the women bothering? Hehe

span Apr 21 2025 11:35 pm im getting hook already .. cant wait for ep 3... looks like not ur typical korean horror , suspense drama

Bellevie Apr 21 2025 1:54 am More of Kim Young Kwang pleaseeeee

Angel Apr 20 2025 9:01 am Pls let this be a 16 episode

Za Apr 20 2025 2:46 am Really a fresh drama vibe. The first 2 episodes are that good

Jennie Apr 19 2025 2:36 pm I'm vibing with this drama a lot!! Its fun, spooky and interesting to watch. The chemistry between Sungjae and Bona is so natural!

The drama feels fresh and the writing has been fun! Everything is so well put together. I'll keep watching it

Love Apr 19 2025 11:32 am I am a fan of Yook Sung Jae and Kim Ji Hoon so this is a must watch drama for me. 2 episodes and I'm already loving it!

Nine Apr 19 2025 11:11 am Yook do it again. A very nice drama is yours. . .

Quinny Apr 19 2025 3:36 am Wow, I love this drama. It's really good.

Billa Apr 19 2025 2:57 am I want more of Kim Young Kwang !

iLwannie Mar 13 2025 6:19 pm Kim Ji Hoon as King???? Can't Wait!!!!!!

Chizu Nov 14 2024 4:15 pm This is an incredible cast I don't even need to know what the story is the acting will be exquisite !

Jillibean Nov 04 2024 2:01 pm Love the two male leads to bits! Will definitely be watching. I can't wait!

bonaah Aug 07 2024 11:31 pm I'm waiting for January to come. will be seeing bona and sung jae. Is there a love triangle between them?

mai anh Aug 07 2024 11:30 pm I wanted to see it as soon as I read the description. It's so thrilling with this combination of actors. Looking forward to Bona and Sung Jae showing their chemistry <3

Aimen Jul 22 2024 3:05 am Absolutely love the synopsis, super excited for this...

2025 is sooooo far away rn..ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

wayer Jul 20 2024 2:00 am interesting premise about female ghosts, and they cast great looking individual males ? fighting yook6!

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