The East Palace haunts Netflix Top 10 in 69 countries after 8.1M views

The Netflix series 'The East Palace' continues its global success, recording 8.1 million views (the value obtained by dividing viewing time by the total running time of the work) just two weeks after its release. The production has made its name on the TOP 10 lists in 69 countries worldwide.

'The East Palace' tells the story of Gu Cheon (played by Nam Joo Hyuk), who possesses the ability to traverse the world of ghosts, and Saenggang (played by Roh Yoon-seo), a court lady harboring a secret. Upon being summoned by the King (played by Cho Seung-woo), they delve into the curse dwelling within the East Palace.

15 Behind-the-Scenes Stills Capturing the Actors' Performances

On July 29, 2026, Netflix released 15 behind-the-scenes stills capturing the making of the production. In the released photos, Nam Joo Hyuk is seen checking the monitor after performing an action scene, while Roh Yoon-seo is captured with an immersed expression in her character and bursting into laughter off-camera. Cho Seung-woo conveyed the atmosphere on set with a smile behind the camera.

Kwak Dong-yeon, appearing as the Crown Prince ghost, and Jang Young-nam, playing the role of the consort, also delivered performances in every episode. To realize the fantasy worldview, the production team utilized various filming techniques and VFX (Visual Effects) and constructed diverse sets.

Domestic and International Viewers Praise the Harmony of Visual Beauty and Story

Domestic viewers have focused on the visual beauty, sound, color palette, and camera composition. Captivated by the fast-paced development, viewers reacted with comments such as, "The only drama in recent years that I've rewatched multiple times," and "I really watched the whole thing in just one day."

Reactions from overseas fans have also poured in. Having entered the rankings in 69 countries, 'The East Palace' is evaluated as having a bizarre yet sophisticated mise-en-scène. International viewers commented on the harmony of gore, horror elements, and the storyline, saying, "This series, with its bizarre yet sophisticated mise-en-scène and a message of catastrophe that lingers for a long time, is a masterpiece that stays in your heart even after the ending credits roll," and "The best work! Perfect from the gore and horror elements to the storyline."

Currently, 'The East Palace' is streaming worldwide through Netflix.