Korean Ghost-Slayer Action Series ‘The East Palace’ First Look Teaser

“They say that once you enter the palace, you leave only in death.” Netflix has revealed the teaser trailer for The East Palace series, a historic action fantasy series from Korea. Created and made entirely in Korea, this new horror series will be out to watch worldwide on Netflix starting in July coming right away this summer. From director Choi Jung-kyu, The East Palace follows Gu-cheon, who moves between the realms of the living and the dead (he’s a “ghost-slayer”), and Saeng-gang, a lady of the court guarding a secret of her own. When the king calls on them to unravel the mysteries within the palace, they’re drawn into a world where power, hidden histories, and restless spirits are bound together by a dangerous curse. Nam Joo-hyuk plays Gu-cheon, who investigates unnerving incidents at the palace with a blade that can cut down ghosts. Roh Yoon-seo plays Saeng-gang, whose ability to hear the voices of the dead aids Gu-cheon as they navigate the palace’s long-buried secrets. Also starring Cho Seung-woo and Park Su-yeon. They end up being lead to a dark realm and must confront the truth hiding underneath the pond. This looks like a sneaky mystery thriller series, not only dealing with some dark horror, but throwing in some Korean action as well. // Continue Reading ›