In 'Haunted Palace,' Yook Sung-jae becomes the protagonist of the 'Flower Handsome Guard's Insanity Theory.'
From the first broadcast, the captivating K-monster fantasy world and the mesmerizing character play of actors like Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon firmly captured the viewers' attention. The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung/director Yoon Sung-sik) features a shaman Yeori, who rejects the fate of a medium, and a nine-tailed dragon trapped in the body of her first love Yoon-gap, encountering resentment against the royal family, which leads to a mad scramble for body and soul.
In the 1st episode, the nine-tailed dragon Kang-cheol (played by Kim Young-kwang) possesses the body of Yeori's first love Yoon-gap (played by Yook Sung-jae), raising excitement as the curtain rises on a bodily scramble romance. Kang-cheol, who could not become a dragon, dreams of ascension through Yeori, who is pure-hearted and has a big vessel as a reporter (shaman). However, believing she has become unhappy because of the evil spirit Kang-cheol, Yeori has always kept a Gyeonggwisuk (a stone that chases away spirits) given to her by her deceased grandmother and has harbored hatred and wariness towards Kang-cheol. For 13 years, Yeori has maintained a long-standing bad relationship with Kang-cheol, and with the proposal of her first love Yoon-gap, who has returned to her hometown after a long absence, they head to the palace. However, a shocking incident occurs when Yoon-gap is attacked by political opponents and loses his life. At that moment, Kang-cheol, who has been lingering by Yeori's side, witnesses this and possesses the body of the deceased Yoon-gap, trying to take the Gyeonggwisuk from Yeori, leaving viewers curious about what will happen to them.
Meanwhile, ahead of the broadcast of the 2nd episode on the 19th, 'Haunted Palace' has drawn attention by releasing stills that foreshadow the unusual entry story of the nine-tailed dragon Kang-cheol, who has possessed Yoon-gap, and the shaman Yeori. In the released stills, Kang-cheol appears in neat royal attire. However, the evil spirit nine-tailed dragon's persona is gradually revealed, stealing the spotlight. Kang-cheol climbs onto the palace roof, showing off a majestic demeanor. Although his appearance resembles 'The Hundred-Year Scholar Yoon-gap,' his bizarre behavior has left people astonished and bursting into laughter. Additionally, as his figure is shown being captured by officials with his limbs restrained, attention is drawn to the entry of the nine-tailed dragon Kang-cheol, which will stir the solemn palace with the 'Flower Handsome Guard's Insanity Theory.'
Meanwhile, Yeori is also captured with a puzzling expression, raising interest. The sudden death of her first love Yoon-gap and the ironic situation of having to view the vengeful Kang-cheol in his face makes viewers curious about how Yeori will act. Furthermore, there are ominous events occurring within the palace, with the crown prince suffering from mysterious madness. Alongside this, scenes of Kang-cheol and Yeori seemingly gazing at something in horror in the palace backyard continue, raising questions about what will happen to those who entered the palace.
On the other hand, the fantasy historical romantic comedy drama 'Haunted Palace,' uniquely presented by SBS, will air its 2nd episode on the night of the 19th at 9:50 p.m.
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