Gwi-gong

Engaging from the the very start. This was a very satisfying series and I enjoyed it thoroughly, even though it had some really disturbing scenes (both visually and psychologically). It certainly earned its title for as "haunting". And just by way of criticism, I think the lead male did an astonishingly good job at playing a double role while the lead actress measured up to her role very well. There are so many sad themes in this drama but thankfully it is all fiction. Well done!! I'm so glad it was done so well. And I'm watching it again just in case I missed anything but ,lastly because it's so good.

The plot is about evil spirits and a haunted palace in ancient Korean history and the main message is that spirits do not become evil on their own and it is humans and ambitious people who create evil and negative energies by destroying their own kind.

The story started out very interesting. In this drama Yook Sung-Jae has a very likable and funny character and his acting is acceptable, in contrary to Bona, who has a very boring and predictable character. Even her facial expressions are very cold and except for the end of the series when she cries at times, no emotion can be recognized on her cold and robot-like face. The emotional relationship between them is very fake and even the kiss that is exchanged is very, very unreal.

This show has its shortcoming, but it is a sweet series that the viewer does not get tired of watching. However, the last episode also ends very, very stupidly and we even see an apology from the spirit who intentionally or unintentionally caused the death of innocent characters in this story.

I give this series a 7 out of 10 points.

The start was fantastic with a unique story-line between a shaman and Imugi. Now I am a big fan of both Yook Sung Jae & Bona. Also, Kim Ji-hoon did a great job portraying the king too. They all did an amazing job of possession. Never knew Bona can cry that much and she is the most suitable person for this shaman character.

Main leads had fantastic chemistry, it was nice to see them enjoying acting together, totally loved them. You should not miss their behind the scenes (BTS) too.

Horror part was not much scary but it was emotional to witness why they become resentful.

To be honest, "The Haunted Palace" would not disappoint you. The show hooks you from first episode.

This was a great fantasy period series. I haven't enjoyed a series like this as much since Alchemy of Souls. Very good story, acting and production. You will laugh, cry, cringe and cheer your way through to the end. I would love to see a second season please! I know k-dramas generally do not do other seasons, but the end left it open for one, so keeping fingers crossed 🤞

I really liked how the king was portrayed as a virtuous man who never faltered. The love story that developed between Yeo Ri and the Imugi is so touching, and seeing him become more human was a joy to watch. If you love these types of stories, the you do t want to miss this.

Bona plays Yeo-ri a shaman who believes her grandmother was killed by an Inugami spirit played by Yook Sung-jae, he also plays Yoon Gap who has his body possessed by the inugami. It has an interesting plot as Yeo-ri has feelings for Yoon Gap but once he is possessed she becomes confused. The story is mainly about a demon called the colossal shadow who lives in the palace and is trying to murder the king and all his descendants. The shaman and Inugami unite to try and stop the monster but also have to fight many minor demons on the way to the final showdown. I am not a big fan of this genre but I can understand if you are this is a good series. Overall ok with excellent acting but a little too much shamanism for me with little character development.