Set to premiere on Friday, the 18th, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung, directed by Yoon Sung-sik) is a fantasy romantic comedy that follows the story of Yeori, a shaman who rejects her destined path, and Imoogi Kang Cheol, who is trapped in the body of Yeori's first love, Yoon Gap. Together, they face the vengeful spirit Palcheokgui, leading to a tangled web of bodies and souls. Directed by Yoon Sung-sik, known for 'Mr. Queen', 'You Are the Best!', 'Bridal Mask', and 'Dae Jo Yeong', and written by Yoon Soo-jung, who penned 'The King's Face' and 'Cheer Up!', the drama promises a fresh and dynamic cast including Yook Sung-jae (as Yoon Gap/Kang Cheol), Kim Ji-yeon (as Yeori), and Kim Ji-hoon (as Lee Jeong), generating much anticipation.
Yook Sung-jae plays Yoon Gap, a royal librarian possessed by the malevolent Imoogi, Kang Cheol, who is also Yeori's first love. Kim Ji-yeon portrays Yeori, the only granddaughter of a renowned shaman, who possesses extraordinary spiritual abilities but chooses to live as an artisan specializing in glasses, rejecting her shamanic fate. Kim Ji-hoon takes on the role of Lee Jeong, a fictional king battling the vengeful spirit Palcheokgui, promising an engaging character dynamic.
On the 4th, 'The Haunted Palace' released its second teaser, showcasing the thrilling narrative of Imoogi Kang Cheol, shaman Yeori, and King Lee Jeong as they confront the mystery of the palace-devouring Palcheokgui.
The teaser video captures the curiosity as Kang Cheol, possessing the body of the loyal Yoon Gap, enters the palace at the king's summons. When the king accuses him, saying, "You are not Yoon Gap," Kang Cheol dramatically summons lightning, declaring, "I am Kang Cheol," thus opening the curtain on this K-fantasy world. The king's frustration at Kang Cheol's audacity and his unflinching, arrogant demeanor create a humorous contrast.
However, the mood quickly shifts as bizarre events unfold due to Palcheokgui, turning the palace upside down and heightening the tension. The king is left in shock as a swarm of centipedes charges at him, and Yeori, preparing for an exorcism, is suddenly grabbed by a mysterious figure, creating spine-chilling moments that keep viewers on edge. The teaser hints at a fierce battle involving Kang Cheol, Yeori, and Lee Jeong against Palcheokgui, sparking curiosity about their exorcism collaboration.
Through its second teaser, 'The Haunted Palace' showcases the sweet yet fierce love-hate relationship between the Imoogi and the shaman, along with the thrilling and chilling elements of an exorcism fantasy drama, raising expectations. The strong performances by Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, Kim Ji-hoon, and others like Kim Sang-ho (as Pungsan), Kim In-kwon (as Kim Eung-soon), and Lee Won-jong (as Monk Gaseop) promise intense immersion. The eerie visuals of Palcheokgui are sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, while the divine Imoogi's spectacular action scenes offer an unmissable spectacle. As 'The Haunted Palace' brings its unique K-fantasy world to the small screen, anticipation for its premiere continues to rise.
'The Haunted Palace' is set to air as the successor to 'Buried Hearts', premiering on Friday, the 18th, at 9:50 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)