The Haunted Palace's Yook Sung-jae showcases a 'heart-fluttering flirting' towards Kim Ji-yeon, filling the living room with excitement.
The currently airing SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Haunted Palace' (written by Yoon Soo-jung, directed by Yoon Sung-sik) is a fantasy romantic comedy about the spirit of a shaman who refuses her fate, trapped in the body of her first love, Yoon Gap, and the Imugi, Kang Cheol, who confronts the vengeful palace spirit. With its thrilling theme of possession by the Imugi, the actors' god-like character portrayals, intriguing palace mysteries, and the chilling presence of K-spirits combined, it continues to soar in viewer ratings.
In the previously aired 7th episode, Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon) expressed her confusion about whether her feelings for Kang Cheol (played by Yook Sung-jae) were directed toward Yoon Gap's body or the Kang Cheol trapped inside, offering viewers a pink-flavored thrill. Additionally, as Yeori, who was seriously injured while chasing after the queen's unborn fetus, fought for her life, Kang Cheol plunged into danger to save her. The touching scene of Yeori, despite her painful condition, rushing toward Kang Cheol has raised anticipation about how their fate will unfold.
Meanwhile, ahead of the 8th episode's live broadcast today (10th), the 'Haunted Palace' team shared a romantic two-shot of Kang Cheol and Yeori, significantly increasing anticipation for the episode. In the released stills, Kang Cheol and Yeori are seen sitting next to each other on the floor of an inn on a rainy night. Kang Cheol creates a hand umbrella over the sleeping Yeori, and his gaze at her stirs warm feelings in the viewers' hearts. Additionally, Kang Cheol's thoughtful gesture of using the hem of his robe as a blanket for Yeori's knees intensifies the delightful thrill.
Above all, the transformation of Kang Cheol, who was more of a 'trickster' than an 'evil god', adds interest. His considerate and affectionate demeanor next to Yeori encapsulates the essence of a man in love. As Kang Cheol shows sincere feelings of love for the first time in a thousand years through genuine actions, the romantic tension of 'Haunted Palace' is highly anticipated in tonight's broadcast. It also raises the question of whether Kang Cheol’s direct flirting can open Yeori's heart, which once belonged to Yoon Gap. The broadcast is scheduled for 9:55 p.m.
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