SBS’s original drama 'The Haunted Palace' has made headlines once again by breaking new records.

In episode 10, which aired on Saturday, May 17, the budding mutual romance between Kang Chul (played by Yook Sung Jae) and Yeori (played by Kim Ji Yeon) brought a wave of excitement to viewers. At the same time, the mystery deepened as it was revealed that Pansoo “Aguchi,” the one who controls the eight-foot spirit (Palcheok-gwi), is actually Poongsan (played by Kim Sang Ho).

In a gripping turn of events, Poongsan kidnaps Yeori. As Kang Chul chases after them and successfully discovers the eight-foot spirit’s shrine, tension hits a peak when the spirit ends up possessing Poongsan.

As a result, 'The Haunted Palace' recorded a peak viewership rating of 11.6%, with national ratings at 9.8%, metropolitan area ratings at 9.1%, and a 2.6% share among viewers aged 20–49, securing the No. 1 spot in its time slot nationwide and the metro area for the fifth consecutive week. (Nielsen Korea) It also topped the viewership charts among all Saturday miniseries and ranked first among all miniseries aired that week, solidifying its status as a guaranteed hit.

'The Haunted Palace' is a fantasy rom-com about Yeori, a shaman who rejects her spiritual fate, and Kang Chul, an imugi (legendary serpent spirit) trapped in the body of Yoon Gap, Yeori’s first love. Their fates become entangled when they face off against the vengeful eight-foot spirit haunting the royal family. 

Unlike many recent dramas, 'The Haunted Palace ' is not based on a webtoon but is an original series. Character information and relationship charts can be found on the official website.

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