South Korean actor Nam Joo Hyuk has officially completed his mandatory military service on September 19, 2024 and will return to the entertainment world. Fans warmly welcomed the return of the actor who served as a military police officer for almost two years.
Nam Joo Hyuk first enlisted in March 2023, after completing his various acting projects. Before enlisting, Nam Joo Hyuk starred in several dramas such as " Twenty-Five Twenty-One" and "Vigilante". Even though he was serving his military service, Nam Joo Hyuk continued to gain popularity thanks to the two dramas he starred in previously.
After being discharged from military service, Nam Joo Hyuk returned to acting. " East Palace " became the first drama that Nam Joo Hyuk starred in after being discharged from military service. In this drama, Nam Joo Hyuk plays the main character.
Set in the Joseon Dynasty, this drama presents a story full of political intrigue, forbidden love, and a captivating power struggle. The drama " East Palace" is directed by Choi Jung Gyu who previously successfully directed the dramas " Soundtrack" and " The Devil Judge" .
Meanwhile, the script itself was written by Seo Jae Won and Kwon So Ra. Seo Jae Won and Kwon So Ra have previously also written scripts for the dramas "Entourage", "The Guest", and "Bulgasal: Immortal Souls".
In this drama, Nam Joo Hyuk will play the role of Gu Cheon, someone who is called by the king to exorcise ghosts in the palace. Gu Cheon is said to have the power to kill ghosts with his sword. This drama stars several actresses and actors, including Nam Joo Hyuk, Roh Yoon Seo, and Cho Seung Woo.
This drama has 8 episodes. Bringing up the action, history, and fantasy genres , this drama is highly anticipated by fans. In December 2024, East Palace production experienced a fire incident on the filming location in Misan-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
The fire broke out at around 2:08 a.m. KST and was extinguished within two hours without any casualties. Although there was an incident during the filming of this drama, production continued with adjustments to the filming schedule. The drama " East Palace" is scheduled to air in 2025.
The story centers on Gu Cheon (Nam Joo Hyuk), a man with the extraordinary ability to explore the spirit world and defeat ghosts using his sword. This ability makes him secretly summoned by the King (Cho Seung Woo) to investigate a mysterious curse that threatens the Crown Prince's palace.
In his mission, Gu Cheon teams up with Saeng Gang (Roh Yoon Seo), a palace maid who has the ability to hear ghosts. Despite considering her ability a curse her entire life, Saeng Gang decides to use it to uncover the dark secrets hidden within the palace.
Together, Gu Cheon and Saeng Gang face a world of unimaginable darkness, trying to uncover the mystery and overcome the curse that threatens the royal family. Their journey not only tests their courage and skills, but also digs deeper into themselves and their relationship with the supernatural world.
With a combination of an interesting story, talented cast, and supernatural elements that are rarely featured in historical dramas, " East Palace " is one of the most anticipated dramas. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2025, offering a unique viewing experience for Korean drama fans around the world.
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