Info in Movie News | After the compulsory military service was completed on the 19th of September, 2024, Nam Joo Hyuk - a well-known South Korean actor, was prepared to come back to showbiz with his newest acting project in this line. This time, he is going to star in the historical and supernatural-themed drama named East Palace, which has been pulling fan attention since its announcement.
This drama is going to be the most-awaited comeback project, considering that during almost the last two years, Nam Joo Hyuk was out of the acting world for fulfilling his duty as a military policeman. Nonetheless, he still remained popular due to the prior successes of dramas like Twenty-Five Twenty-One and Vigilante.
For East Palace, Nam Joo Hyuk, will play as Gu Cheon, a man who is gifted with an unusual power to cast away the evil spirit with his sword. His character gets embroiled in a kingdom conflict of mystery when he is summoned by the King (Cho Seung Woo) to investigate the curse that is threatening the Prince. He will also be starring opposite Roh Yoon Seo, who takes on the role of a court lady named Saeng Gang, a word spirit-hearing psychic.
The opportunity to Nam Joo Hyuk, who has been previously recognized by starring in romance and slice-of-life dramas, this will be conquering a new challenge for him. With the background of the Joseon Dynasty and dark sophisticated atmosphere that is filled with mystery, East Palace gives the see something different from his some previously.
Production of East Palace hit a snag briefly in December of 2024 when a fire incident occurred at the filming location in Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the production proceeded with the adjustment of the shooting schedule.
Even though the production team faced some issues, they still remained confident with the project, especially with the direction of the director Choi Jung Gyu, who previously was successful with The Devil Judge and Soundtrack. The soundtrack was composed by duo Seo Jae Won and Kwon So Ra who are familiar through their work on Bulgasal: Immortal Souls and The Guest.
With the action, history, and fantasy genre encapsulated in eight episodes, East Palace is scheduled to air on Netflix in 2025. The drama is expected to be one of the most anticipated shows, especially by fans who have been waiting for Nam Joo Hyuk's return to the small screen.
This drama does not just mark the actor's return after his nursing stint, but also shows his ability to explore more complex and challenging roles. With a unique plot and supernatural elements as well as elements that are rarely found in Korean historical dramas, East Palace may very well be one of the biggest dramas next year.
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