SBS 'Haunted Palace' starring Yook Sung-jae and Kim Ji-yeon offers a ticklish thrill as their romance begins, showcasing the unmistakable appearance of lovers.
SBS, the drama kingdom, is garnering attention for 'Haunted Palace,' a fantasy historical drama uniquely showcased in 2025. This drama, aired on Fridays and Saturdays, depicts the struggle of a shaman named Yeori, who rejects her fate, and a dragon spirit named Gang-cheol, trapped in the body of her first love, Yoon-gap, as they encounter a monster of vengeance. The most recent episode, the 9th, achieved a remarkable audience rating of 11.4%, with a national viewership of 10.7% and a metropolitan rating of 10.0%, breaking through the double-digit ratings again and setting a new record for itself. (based on Nielsen Korea)
In the meantime, before the 10th episode airs, 'Haunted Palace' reveals a picturesque date scene between Gang-cheol (played by Yook Sung-jae) and Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon), capturing the audience's attention. In the 9th episode, Yeori discovers that it was not Gang-cheol but the monster that killed her grandmother, and thus they can no longer hide their feelings. Gang-cheol and Yeori finally share a kiss, marking the beginning of their mutual romance. As a result, attention is focused on the pink progress of the 'Gang-cheol couple.'
The stills released show Gang-cheol and Yeori spending sweet moments together in a village on the verge of blossoming with white wildflowers, attracting attention. Yeori smiles radiantly while gazing at the flowers, and her charming figure is more lovely than the fluttering flower buds. Meanwhile, Gang-cheol's eyes are only on Yeori. With a look filled with honeyed affection, he gazes at Yeori and beams a satisfied smile, embodying an ordinary man in love, not the dragon spirit. Gang-cheol's expression, drenched in happiness as though he has forgotten a millennium of cultivation and dreamt ascension, stirs emotions in viewers. As Gang-cheol and Yeori embark on such a beautiful love, curiosity about what love story they will write as a couple rises sharply.
'Haunted Palace' stated, "For the first time in a millennium, Gang-cheol, played by Yook Sung-jae, begins to experience love, offering viewers a delightful thrill, while Kim Ji-yeon concludes her initial awkward phase in a confident pursuit. The special love story between the divine spirit, the dragon, and the human shaman will unfold in the 10th episode of 'Haunted Palace,' so please look forward to it."
Meanwhile, 'Haunted Palace,' which is continuously breaking box office records based on the distinctive charm of K-drama fantasy romance, will broadcast its 10th episode tonight at 9:55 p.m.
[Photo] Provided by SBS 'Haunted Palace'
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