SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' featuring Yook Sungjae and Kim Jihoon is garnering immense attention for the unique chemistry that overturns the stereotypes of subjects and monarchs.
On the 18th at 9:50 p.m., 'Haunted Palace' (scripted by Yoon Sujeong and directed by Yoon Seongsik), which will air following 'Buried Hearts,' is a fantasy romantic comedy where Yeori, a shaman who rejects her destiny, and Gangcheol, trapped in the body of Yeori's first love Yoongak, encounter a vengeful spirit that holds resentment against the royal family, causing a tangled mess of body and spirit. Directed by Yoon Seongsik, known for his work on 'Mr. Queen,' 'Lee Soon Shin is the Best,' 'Bridal Mask,' and 'Dae Joyeong,' in collaboration with writer Yoon Sujeong of 'The King's Face' and 'Cheer Up!,' the fresh acting duo of Yook Sungjae (as Yoongak/Gangcheol), Kim Jiyeon (as Yeori), and Kim Jihoon (as Lee Jeong) is generating high expectations.
In this drama, Yook Sungjae plays Yoon Gak, the first love of Yeori, who is possessed by the dragon spirit Gangcheol, while Kim Jihoon takes on the role of Lee Jeong, a fictional king who confronts the vengeful spirit.
In connection with this, the 'Haunted Palace' team has revealed a still of Yoon Gak, possessed by the dragon spirit Gangcheol, and King Lee Jeong, drawing attention. In the released still, Gangcheol completely ignores court etiquette, showing an arrogant attitude in front of King Lee Jeong, creating an amusing contrast as he cannot hide the instinct of the millennia-old dragon spirit beneath the appearance of a mere subject. Meanwhile, Lee Jeong studies Gangcheol with an expression that seems to say, 'Let's see how far you go,' intensifying curiosity. Additionally, the reaction of the court officials Eungseun (played by Kim In-kwon) and Sangdeuk (played by Kim Chan-oh), who are startled and fall over while watching their conversation, adds to the intrigue surrounding this audacious encounter between the arrogant subject Gangcheol and the monarch Lee Jeong.
In this way, Gangcheol and Lee Jeong exude a unique tension even in their stills, stimulating the curiosity of viewers. Especially since the human Yoon Gak, in whom Gangcheol is possessed, is in fact a loyal subject cherished by the king, the anticipation for the future dynamics between the two characters is heightened. It will be intriguing to see what kind of synergy emerges from their interplay, transcending the boundaries of human and spirit, king and subject, in the main broadcast.
In this regard, the production team of 'Haunted Palace' noted, 'Yook Sungjae and Kim Jihoon are set to present a fresh and delightful partnership between king and subject that has never been seen before through 'Haunted Palace.' They actively communicated on set, achieving a natural acting chemistry. Their spontaneous ideas led to even more enjoyable and impressive scenes. Please look forward to the lively chemistry between Yook Sungjae and Kim Jihoon, who breathed life into their characters with perfect harmony both on and off camera,' raising expectations for the upcoming broadcast.
[Photo] Provided by SBS 'Haunted Palace'
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