Netflix bets on Korean shamanism with 'The East Palace' starring Nam Joo-hyuk

Netflix is anchoring its summer slate with a period K-drama that doubles as the industry comeback for Nam Joo-hyuk, whose career had been overshadowed by school bullying allegations before his military enlistment in 2023.

Premiering July 17, "The East Palace" stars Nam as Gu-cheon, a man capable of traversing the boundary between the human and spirit realms.

He is paired with Roh Yoon-seo, who portrays a palace maid shrouded in mystery.

When a curse begins to haunt the royal grounds, the pair is