As the Netflix series 'East Palace' continues to generate tremendous popularity even two weeks after its release, the production has unveiled 15 behind-the-scenes stills from the set.
'East Palace,' which tells the story of Gu Cheon (played by Nam Joo-hyuk), who possesses the ability to traverse between the world of the living and the dead, and Saeng-gang (played by Noh Yoon-seo), a court lady harboring secrets, being summoned by the King (played by Cho Seung-woo) to uncover a curse haunting the East Palace, has demonstrated its strength by recording 8.1 million views two weeks after its release. The series has garnered enthusiastic responses, competing in viewing hours and securing spots on the TOP 10 lists in 69 countries worldwide.
Reactions from both domestic and international viewers have grown even more intense. Domestic audiences have expressed enthusiasm about the visual beauty, sound design, color palette, and camera composition, while also praising the fast-paced narrative and highly immersive storytelling. International viewers, in turn, have not spared their praise, referring to it as a masterpiece of Korean horror, mentioning the eerie yet sophisticated mise-en-scène, the perfect harmony of gore and horror elements, and the outstanding performances of the cast.
The revealed behind-the-scenes stills are filled with moments of the actors' passionate performances and instances of unexpected charm. Nam Joo-hyuk, who plays Gu Cheon, demonstrates professionalism by carefully monitoring his performance even after executing high-difficulty action scenes that move between reality and the world of the dead. Noh Yoon-seo, who plays Saeng-gang, fully immerses herself in the character who can detect invisible sounds, while off-camera, she serves as the mood-maker of the set with her bright smile. Cho Seung-woo, who plays the dignified King, also shows a surprising smile behind the camera, giving a glimpse of the harmonious atmosphere on set.
Additionally, praise has poured in for the explosive performances of Kwak Dong-yeon, who left a strong impression as the ghost of the Crown Prince, and Jang Young-nam, who plays Daebi and portrays obsessive madness directed at the royal family. Their appearances in each episode are noted as elevating the immersion to its peak.
The behind-the-scenes cuts also captured the dedication of the staff members who worked tirelessly to authentically incorporate the fantasy world. They demonstrated diverse set designs and differentiated VFX filming techniques to vividly bring the imaginary world to life.
'East Palace,' which has received acclaim both domestically and internationally as a well-made series, can be viewed exclusively on Netflix.
