Drama 'The Haunted Palace' Set for Spectacular Finale: Stars Share Their Thoughts

As SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'The Haunted Palace' approaches its final episode on the 7th, the main cast members Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon have shared their thoughts on the series' conclusion.

'The Haunted Palace' is a fantasy romantic comedy drama that follows the story of Yeori, a shaman who rejects her fate as a medium, and Kang Cheol, a dragon spirit trapped in the body of Yeori's first love, Yoon Gap. Together, they face off against the vengeful spirit Palcheokgui, leading to a tangled battle of bodies and souls.

The drama has been a domestic hit, consistently achieving the highest viewership ratings in its time slot and topping the weekly mini-series ratings according to Nielsen Korea. Internationally, 'The Haunted Palace' has also made waves, earning a 9.7 rating on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki and reaching number one in 89 countries, including the US, UK, France, and Australia, by its third week of airing.

The success of 'The Haunted Palace' can be attributed to its unique storyline of love between a dragon spirit and a shaman, the mysterious and spectacular narrative involving Palcheokgui (played by Seo Do-young), and the presence of traditional Korean ghosts that steal the scene.

Among these elements, the standout performances of Yook Sung-jae as Yoon Gap and Kang Cheol, Kim Ji-yeon as Yeori, and Kim Ji-hoon as Lee Jeong have been pivotal to the show's success. As the series draws to a close, the lead actors have shared their reflections.

Yook Sung-jae, who has been praised for his dual role as the dragon spirit Kang Cheol and human Yoon Gap, expressed his gratitude to the viewers, saying, "Thank you so much for the overwhelming interest and love." He added, "The final episode will feature a climactic showdown with Palcheokgui, with heightened emotions and excitement. Please look forward to the remaining scenes."

Kim Ji-yeon, who played the role of Yeori, a healer with a strong and delicate presence, thanked the audience for their support, saying, "I am grateful for the love and interest. Through Yeori, I have grown and learned a lot. I hope 'The Haunted Palace' will be remembered by viewers for a long time."

Kim Ji-hoon, who portrayed a character that ranged from a benevolent king to a villain possessed by Palcheokgui, expressed his appreciation, stating, "I want to sincerely thank everyone who has been with us on this long journey with 'The Haunted Palace.' The final episode will resolve all the lingering mysteries and deliver an amazing journey, so please stay with us until the end."

In the previous episode, a shocking development unfolded as Palcheokgui possessed King Lee Jeong's body, using royal power to target Kang Cheol and Yeori. The only option left for the fugitives Kang Cheol and Yeori is to sacrifice themselves for each other.

Viewers are eagerly anticipating whether Kang Cheol and Yeori can defeat the all-powerful Palcheokgui, what fate awaits Kang Cheol, whose lifelong dream was to ascend as a dragon, and what will become of their poignant love story.

The final episode of SBS's 'The Haunted Palace,' promising an unpredictable and spectacular finale, will air on the 7th at 9:50 PM.