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A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
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A man who walks the spirit world and a court lady who hears the dead enter the East Palace by the king's orders — can they unravel its dark secrets?
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Episode 1
After a mysterious death, the king summons the spirit slayer Gu-cheon to banish the pond spirit. Saeng-gang, who hears the dead, also appears before him.
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Park Soo-yeon, Choi Beom-ho, Choi Ye-chan, Choi Hyuk-joo, Hong Seo-jun, Lee Hong-nae, Jo Dan
Episode 2
After a close call while pursuing the pond spirit, Gu-cheon makes a pact with Saeng-gang. Later, they uncover the truth behind the salt storehouse ghost.
Guest stars Hong Su-zu, Chae Yeon-hee, Choi So-yul, Seo Eun-sol, Moon Woo-jin, Choi Hyuk-joo, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun
Episode 3
The king orders Gu-cheon to save the prince — or die. Forced to enter the spirit realm, he comes face-to-face with the ghost of a former royal guard.
Guest stars Hong Su-zu, Chae Yeon-hee, Choi So-yul, Seo Eun-sol, Park Soo-yeon, Choi Ye-chan, Choi Hyuk-joo, Noh I-jin
Episode 4
Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang attempt to seal the pond spirit for good. Still suspicious about the crown princes' deaths, Gu-cheon returns to Saeng-gang.
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Choi So-yul, Moon Woo-jin, Choi Hyuk-joo, Noh I-jin, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun, Kim Ji-yul
Episode 5
Gu-cheon escapes danger with Saeng-gang's help. As the king falls ill, Gu-cheon fights the evil spirit — only for a guardian spirit to stand in his way.
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Choi So-yul, Choi Hyuk-joo, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun, Lee Hong-nae, Kim Ji-yul, Tae In-ho
Episode 6
During Gu-cheon's fight, Saeng-gang comes under threat — bringing them closer to the truth. But Gu-cheon loses his sight, putting their mission at risk.
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Choi So-yul, Moon Woo-jin, Choi Hyuk-joo, Noh I-jin, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun, Lee Hong-nae
Episode 7
The king and queen dowager clash over the tragedies as resentful spirits close in. Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang steel themselves for a final confrontation.
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Choi So-yul, Choi Ye-chan, Choi Hyuk-joo, Noh I-jin, Hong Seo-jun, Lee Hong-nae, Lee Jae-jun
Episode 8
Chaos engulfs the palace as the vengeful spirit moves to devour everything in its path. Can Gu-cheon and Saeng-gang stop him before it's too late?
Guest stars Kwak Dong-yeon, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun, Lee Hong-nae, Kim Ji-yul, Tae In-ho, Kim Hyeon-jun
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Nam Joo-hyukGu-cheon
Roh Yoon-seoSaeng-gang
Cho Seung-wooKing (Lee Yeon)
Jang Young-namQueen Dowager
Kwak Dong-yeonCrown Prince
Hong Su-zuMost Favoured Lady
Chae Yeon-heeCourt Lady
Choi So-yulSaeng-gang (child)
Netflix
Show RunnersSouth Korea
