The East Palace Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch
Released
Friday, July 17, 2026
All episodes at once
When does The East Palace Season 1 come out?
All 8 episodes of The East Palace Season 1 were released at once on Friday, July 17, 2026 on Netflix.
Set during a fictionalized Joseon Dynasty, it follows Gu-cheon, an arrogant ghost-slayer who can walk between worlds, and Saeng-gang, a lowly court lady who hears the dead, as they team up to save the last royal heir.
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The East Palace Season 1 release schedule
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1. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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2. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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3. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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4. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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5. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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6. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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7. 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. |
Friday · 3 months ago |
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8. Episode 8 Finale 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? |
Friday · 3 months ago |
The East Palace Season 1 guest stars
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Kwak Dong-yeon
Crown Prince
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Hong Su-zu
Most Favoured Lady
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Chae Yeon-hee
Court Lady
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Choi So-yul
Saeng-gang (child)
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Seo Eun-sol
Court Lady
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Moon Woo-jin
King (teen)
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Park Soo-yeon
Queen
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Choi Beom-ho
Monk
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Choi Ye-chan
Gu-cheon (child)
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Choi Hyuk-joo
Lady Jang
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Noh I-jin
Royal Concubine Han
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Hwang Young-hee
Royal Noble Consort Choi
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Hong Seo-jun
Chief Eunuch Kim
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Lee Hong-nae
Shaman
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Choi Jae-rim
Royal Guard
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Kim Ji-yul
Ji-yul
The East Palace Season 1 FAQ
When does The East Palace Season 1 come out?
The East Palace Season 1 premiered Friday, July 17, 2026 on Netflix.
How many episodes are in The East Palace Season 1?
The East Palace Season 1 has 8 episodes.
Are new episodes of The East Palace Season 1 released weekly?
All episodes are released at once.
When is the The East Palace Season 1 finale?
The The East Palace Season 1 finale (Episode 8) aired Friday, July 17, 2026.
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