SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' starring Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon is attracting attention for its heart-fluttering romance, and behind-the-scenes stills showcasing the superb chemistry between the two actors have been unveiled.
The SBS drama 'Haunted Palace' (scripted by Yoon Soo-jung and directed by Yoon Sung-sik), which is the only fantasy historical drama presented by the drama kingdom SBS in 2025, features a shaman named Yeori who rejects her destiny as a medium and is trapped in the body of her first love, Yoon-gap, as the Imugi, Gang-cheol, faces off against the vengeful Palchukgui while intertwining body and soul in a battle for physical form. With an intriguing theme of possession by the Imugi, the play of the actors' divine characters, captivating court mysteries, and chilling manifestations of K-beasts blend perfectly, maintaining soaring viewership ratings.
As the romance between the Imugi, Gang-cheol (played by Yook Sung-jae), and the shaman Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon) kicks off, viewer reactions are becoming increasingly enthusiastic. In particular, in the latest episode, episode 6, Gang-cheol, who had been confusedly saying, 'My heart races whenever I see Yeori, I can't help but look at her, and I feel like I want to eat her,' finally realizes that the feelings he is experiencing are 'love,' which caused a burst of excitement among the viewers.
Meanwhile, the 'Haunted Palace' team has garnered attention by unveiling behind-the-scenes stills of Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon, dubbed the 'Kang-yeol couple.' In the stills, the two are seen comfortably alternating between warmth and affection as they enjoy the filming set together. Seated across from each other, they share light conversations and monitor the filming in a heartwarming two-shot that demonstrates that the strong relationship and narrative of the 'Kang-yeol couple' in the drama is not accidental. Furthermore, they strike couple heart poses for the camera and leave playful selfies, showcasing their perfect chemistry, which also brings smiles to those watching. The completed chemistry of these two is expected to shine in the sweet romance they will showcase in the future.
Director Yoon Sung-sik noted, 'The two actors are actually long-time friends, and they shared their opinions freely while matching their acting rhythms. The naturalness of that comes across on screen, resulting in a wonderful chemistry. I believe the comedy and sweet romance they display are the secret weapons of 'Haunted Palace.' Writer Yoon Soo-jung also conveyed, 'The chemistry between the two actors is really good. I find myself wanting to see them together on screen more often. They are truly lovable,' which increases anticipation for the sweet and delightful chemistry that Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon will showcase as the romance narrative intensifies.
SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' features a shaman named Yeori who rejects her destiny as a medium and an Imugi, Gang-cheol, trapped in the body of Yeori's first love, Yoon-gap, facing off against the vengeful Palchukgui while intertwining body and soul in a battle for physical form. Episode 7 will air on the night of the 9th (Friday) at 9:55 p.m.
[Photo] SBS 'Haunted Palace'
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