SBS Fantasy Drama ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’ Thrills Viewers with Spectacular Exorcism Battle
SBS’s Hit Friday and Saturday Drama ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’ Captivates Audiences
The popular series ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’ from Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) is taking audiences by storm with its wild mix of fantasy, exorcism, and romance. In Episode 3 aired on the 25th, viewers witnessed Yook Sung-jae face a possessed King (Kim Ji-hoon) in a pulse-pounding confrontation that threw the palace into chaos.
Record-Breaking Ratings and Unexpected Twists
The third episode smashed its own record achieving a peak nationwide rating of 10.4%, with 9.3% on average nationwide and 9.0% in metropolitan areas (according to Nielsen Korea). This not only crowned the show top in its time slot but also made it the week’s most-watched mini-series across all networks.
Spirits, Betrayals, and Secret Plans
In this thrilling episode, Yeori (Kim Ji-yeon) desperately prayed to bring back Yoon Gap’s (Yook Sung-jae) spirit after it was devoured by the menacing Eight-Foot Ghost. Meanwhile, King Yeong-in’s mother, the Queen Dowager (Han Soo-yeon), conspired with the blind exorcist Pung-san (Kim Sang-ho) to possess her own son’s rival, Prince Atom (Park Jae-joon), to secure her lineage’s power.
A Shocking Possession and a New Threat
The episode built to a shocking climax: after Yook Sung-jae’s character saves Yeori from a runaway exorcism ritual, the Eight-Foot Ghost escapes and possesses the king himself. In the final breathtaking moment, sword-drawn Yook Sung-jae faces off against a now-possessed King Ji-hoon, leaving fans electrified for the next episode.
Fan Reactions Overflowing Online
Fans flooded online communities and social media with excitement, saying, “The plot just keeps getting better!” and “Yook Sung-jae’s acting, the writing, and even the exorcism comedy blend so perfectly!” Some even mentioned that the portrayal of ghosts felt so natural, they no longer feared them. ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’ continues to carve out its own place as a unique fantasy/romance series with every twist.
About ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’
Set in a mythical palace rife with spirits and betrayal, ‘The Escape of the Seven Spirits’ tells the story of Yeori, a shaman who denies her spiritual destiny, and Kang-cheol, a mythical serpent trapped in her first love Yoon Gap’s body. Together, they face down ancient grudges and deadly spirits in a battle for the future of the royal family.
