Singer-actor Yook Sung-jae is off to a powerful start with his new fantasy drama The Ghost's Palace (Gwigung), capturing both TV and streaming audiences with its unique charm.
📺 Strong Start on SBS & Netflix
The SBS Friday-Saturday drama aired its first two episodes on April 18–19, signaling the rise of a new fantasy-period rom-com craze.
- Episode 1 premiered with an impressive 9.2% national viewership rating, surpassing the 6.1% opening of its predecessor Buried Hearts.
- Episode 2 saw a slight dip (down 0.9%), likely due to competing with Kim Hye-ja's new drama—but still maintained No.1 in its time slot.
📈 Topping OTT Charts
- On Netflix Korea, The Ghost's Palace debuted at #1 in the "Today's Top 10"
- The series also ranked No.1 in Thailand and the Philippines, reflecting early global interest
- It took the top spot on Kinolights' "Trend Ranking" (April 19), outperforming both films and dramas in overall buzz
🎭 Plot: A Supernatural Body-Swap Romance
The Ghost's Palace blends fantasy and comedy in a romantic tale about:
- Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon), a shaman who resists her spiritual destiny
- Kang Cheol-i (Yook Sung-jae), a thousand-year-old imoogi (legendary serpent) whose soul becomes entangled with Yeori's after an encounter with a "Paltcheok-gwi," a powerful spirit
📅 What's Next?
Episode 3 airs April 25 at 9:50 PM (KST) on SBS.
[Photo Credit: SBS]
