Romance Heats Up in SBS Friday-Saturday Drama ‘The Haunted Palace’ with Yoo Seung-hoon and Kim Ji-yeon

Fantasy meets fiery romance in the SBS Friday-Saturday Drama The Haunted Palace, as rising ratings and irresistible chemistry between leads capture the hearts of viewers. After breaking into double-digit ratings with a nationwide rating of 10.7% and a peak of 11.4%, according to Nielsen Korea, the buzz surrounding the show continues to grow.

Newly released stills by the production team show a captivating moment between Kang Cheol (played by Yoo Seung-jae) and Yeori (played by Kim Ji-yeon). Under the glow of moonlight, Kang Cheol is seen placing his arm around Yeori’s waist, his eyes reflecting both wonder and confusion—a gaze that hints at a complicated, passionate unfolding.

Yeori, on the other hand, stares back breathlessly, gripping his sleeve with determination. The intensity between them foreshadows a brewing emotional storm, igniting curiosity about what truly transpired between them.

The backdrop to this charged encounter is even more compelling. Due to the mystical ‘Gyeonggwiseok’—a spirit-repelling stone rediscovered with the help of Monk Gaseop (played by Lee Won-jong)—Kang Cheol finds himself unable to even touch Yeori, leaving their budding romance painfully restrained.

But these latest visuals suggest the pair may be fighting against the odds. Could this be the moment where their suppressed feelings break free? Viewers are eager to see if the love between the cursed serpent spirit and the defiant shaman will triumph over fate.

The Haunted Palace airs its 11th episode tonight at 10 p.m., promising to sweep fans into deeper realms of supernatural intrigue and feverish longing.