---
title: "The Haunted House"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-haunted-house-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 70288
imdb_id: "tt9518312"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 10
episodes_count: 127
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# The Haunted House (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-haunted-house-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Haunted House, also known as Shinbi Apartment, is a South Korean animated television series. Created by Seok Jong-seo, the show premiered on the network Tooniverse on July 20, 2016. The narrative centers on two siblings who reside in a haunted apartment building. They are assisted by a 102-year-old goblin who dwells beneath their home. Together, the siblings and the goblin work to address spooky mysteries and deal with various ghosts. The broader scope of the series focuses on Shinbi and his friends as they endeavor to stop ghosts from attacking people and strive to save the world. The production has maintained an active presence since its debut, with credits spanning from 2016 through 2024. The series is recognized for its focus on supernatural encounters and the collaborative efforts of its main characters to protect others from spectral threats. As an animated program, it has developed a following through its ongoing exploration of ghost-related mysteries and the central relationship between the human siblings and the goblin inhabitant of their building.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two siblings solve supernatural mysteries with the help of a goblin living under their apartment building."

### Why Watch
- engaging supernatural mysteries
- unique goblin companion

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited premise scope
- Tone & Suitability: The series features spooky themes and supernatural elements suitable for young viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: spooky, supernatural, mysterious, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### The Secret of the Ghost Ball (24 Episodes)
The Haunted House (Korean: 신비아파트) is a South Korean animated television series created by Seok Jong‑seo. Classified for a TV‑PG audience, the show blends animation, mystery, science‑fiction, fantasy, action and adventure elements. In its first season, the story follows two siblings, Ha‑ri and Doo‑ri, who move into an apartment that is inhabited by supernatural beings. After the children taste a piece of taffy belonging to Shinbi, they begin to see ghosts and discover that Shinbi himself is a ghost. With the assistance of a 102‑year‑old goblin that lives beneath the haunted building, the trio—Shinbi, Ha‑ri and Doo‑ri—form a partnership dedicated to confronting and exorcising the various spirits that appear in their new home. The series presents the siblings’ encounters with the paranormal as they learn to navigate the hidden world of ghosts and otherworldly creatures while relying on the goblin’s guidance. Season 1 establishes the core premise of the haunted apartment and the collaborative effort of the three characters to protect their residence from the lingering presence of the dead.

### The Birth of the Ghost Ball X Part 1 (13 Episodes)
Ghosts come and try to trap Shinbi and Ha-ri’s crew in darkness. The legendary exorcist Leon appears and helps them overcome this crisis! Will they defeat the Black Magician and save their building?

### The Second Story of Ghost Ball X (10 Episodes)
### Ghost Ball Double X - 6 Prophecies (13 Episodes)
Ha-ri is a kind-hearted girl who can talk to ghosts and help them ascend. Ha-ri and her friends head to the Haunted House with endless ghost stories and look for the source. Will they find the truth?

### Ghost Ball Double X - Suspicious Request (13 Episodes)
### Ghost Ball Z - Dark Exorcist (12 Episodes)
A bear that appeared in the middle of the city is kidnapping people's pets. Siblings Hari and Duri and their friends work with Gangrim, who is trying to regain his memories and strong power. The identity of the mysterious exorcist group is revealed, and Hari works with her friends to stop them.

### Ghost Ball Z - Exorcist Guido (12 Episodes)
### Ghost Ball Zero Part 1 (11 Episodes)
After the events of the war, Hari and her friends still have creatures and ghosts among themselves, a mysterious girl name Chungha, Jubi has lost his memories and cannot speak, Leon has become a vampire, and a new virus that is spreading around known as “Red eyes”. Also a new reaper has now arisen.

The red-eyed curse that covered the world and the unidentified ghosts that have dominated the daily life, the unknown changes that came to Leon, and the appearance of new beings make Hari and friends even more confused. Will they be able to dig into secrets and save a world that is in a crisis?

### Special: Joseon Exorcism Annals (4 Episodes)
### Ghost Ball Zero Part 2 (15 Episodes)
Red Moon, an unending curse!

Hari and friends barely managed to prevent the resurrection of the Shinigami Lamia!

But Lamia disappeared somewhere, and Gaeun and other patients with Red Eye are still suffering.

Meanwhile, Kang-lim, to save his brother Guido-hyun, joins the guido exorcist group and follows Chungha as he sets out on a dangerous secret mission..

The unending curse of the Reaper and the threat of even more powerful ghosts!

Will Hari find courage with the goblins, and will she be able to protect her precious friends?

Against Lamia who wants to destroy the world, the final battle that determines fate begins!

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 127
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 13 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 114 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cho Hyun-jung** as *Shinbi (voice)*
- **Kim Young-eun** as *Hari (voice)*
- **Kim Chae-ha** as *Doori (voice)*
- **Yang Jeong-hwa** as *Geumbi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
Two siblings investigate mysteries involving ghosts with the assistance of a goblin.

### Q: Where does the goblin live?
The goblin dwells beneath the siblings' apartment building.

### Q: How old is the goblin?
The goblin is 102 years old.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series was released in 2016.

### Q: What kind of mysteries do they solve?
They deal with ghosts and various spooky mysteries.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Haunted House — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70288)
- [The Haunted House (TV Series 2016- ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9518312/fullcredits/)
- [The Haunted House (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Haunted_House_(TV_series))
- [The Haunted House (TV Series 2016- ) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/70288/cast)
- [The Haunted House (2016-2024) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-haunted-house/wNLPh9dqcrSzWEFm1VHs/credits/)
- [The Haunted House Characters - List of Characters in The Haunted House ...](https://characterdb.com/The_Haunted_House_Characters/5yqoy)

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