Netflix’s The East Palace draws on centuries of Korean ghost lore, from vengeful won-gwi to Joseon-era shamanic rituals. Here are the real beliefs behind five of the drama’s most chilling myths. Nam Joo-hyuk stars in the East Palace. Photo: Netflix. Source Written by Kim from All About K-Content Why are the ghosts in The East Palace so obsessed with revenge? Did Joseon-era ghost hunters really exist? And are creatures like the won-gwi and akgwi actually part of Korean folklore? Netflix's The East Palace (Donggung) has quickly become one of the platform's most talked-about fantasy K-dramas. Between its eerie palace corridors, cursed spirits, and supernatural battles, the series feels like a completely original dark fantasy. But here's the surprise: many of the show's scariest moments aren't entirely fictional.
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