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S1·E1 Episode 1

Name: Episode 1
Released: 2026-07-17
Duration: 46 min
Cast: Kwak Dong-yeon, Park Soo-yeon, Choi Beom-ho, Choi Ye-chan, Choi Hyuk-joo

Episode: Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date: July 17, 2026
Runtime: 46 minutes
Score: 8.7/10 (14 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Core Character Arc

Core Aired July 17, 2026 46 min ★ 8.7/10 · 14 TMDB votes

Synopsis

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.

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Guest stars

Kwak Dong-yeonCrown Prince

Park Soo-yeonQueen

Choi Beom-hoMonk

Choi Ye-chanGu-cheon (child)

Choi Hyuk-jooLady Jang

Hong Seo-junChief Eunuch Kim

Lee Hong-naeShaman

Jo DanPrince Yeong-an

Kim Hyeon-junChief Royal Secretary

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The East Palace air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Episode 1') originally aired on July 17, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Episode 1')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.

What happens in The East Palace Season 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....

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