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Netflix has unveiled fresh posters for The East Palace featuring Nam Joo Hyuk, Roh Yoon Seo, and Cho Seung Woo.
The East Palace tells the story of Gu Cheon (Nam Joo Hyuk), who has the ability to cross between the human world and the world of spirits, and Saeng Gang (Roh Yoon Seo), a court lady who harbors a secret. Summoned by the King (Cho Seung Woo), the two set out to uncover the cursed palace's secrets.
The character poster shows Gu Cheon, "who wanders into the spirit world," exuding charisma of force. Standing in the spirit realm, stained blood-red, Gu Cheon grips a distinctive sword covered in red characters. The image heightens curiosity about the palace's darkest side, which he will come to see.
The appearance of Roh Yoon Seo as Saeng Gang, the one "who hears the spirit whisper."
With blood smeared across her forehead, Saeng Gang listens intently to strange voices. The eerie sounds echoing from beyond the darkness lead Gu Cheon and Saeng Gang toward the palace's mystery.
Cho Seung Woo plays the King, "who seeks the spirits' shadows," creating a sense of tension with his heavy presence. His piercing gaze and the shadow covering one side of his face heighten curiosity about the curse hanging over East Palace.
The three actors also shared the key aspects they focused on while portraying their characters.
Nam Joo Hyuk said that he considered "chemistry with things that cannot be seen" to be particularly important, explaining, "I constantly imagined ghosts that are invisible to the eye and the mysterious 'world of spirits' while acting. In every moment of shooting, I continuously thought about how I could convey these elements to viewers without making them feel out of place."
Roh Yoon Seo also shared her thoughts on The East Palace, saying, "I think the narrative and storyline themselves unfold in such an interesting way that it isn't simply a scary or visually spectacular production. Strange beings, exhilarating action, and the characters' stories are all woven together, so I think viewers will be able to watch without a dull moment."
Cho Seung Woo said, "It wasn't an easy task to layer several masks on the King so that his thoughts remain unfathomable."
He added, "The drama's key characters each carry deep personal stories. What makes the series compelling is how their emotions swirl, explode, and resolve alongside the incidents within the palace."
The East Palace will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 17.
Source: The Fact
