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The Moon Palace (Gwigung) Ep.1 Review — Yook Sungjae & Kim Ji-yeon Shine in a Magical Fantasy Romance
π The Moon Palace (Gwigung) Ep. 1 Review — A Magical K-Drama You Can’t Miss!
Calling all K-drama fans in the Philippines!
If you love fantasy, romance, mystery, and a touch of comedy, The Moon Palace (κ·κΆ) is your next must-watch drama. And trust us—Episode 1 is already making waves with its powerful first impression.
Let’s dive into what makes this show so worth your time!
π« What is The Moon Palace About?
The Moon Palace is a brand-new SBS fantasy rom-com starring the charming Yook Sungjae (from BTOB) and the stunning Kim Ji-yeon (a.k.a. Bona from WJSN).
The story centers on:
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Yeori, a shamaness who rejects her spiritual destiny and dreams of living a peaceful life, and
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Yoon Gap, a royal inspector who becomes possessed by Kang Cheol, an ancient serpent spirit (a mythical Imoogi).
In Episode 1, we see Yeori trying to live quietly as a glasses artisan—but her life takes a turn when Yoon Gap (Sungjae) enters the picture... not as himself, but as a man possessed by a dark force.
Yes, you guessed it. The romance is intense, the fantasy is fresh, and the chemistry? Absolutely on fire. π₯
π Characters That Steal the Show
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Yook Sungjae stuns in a double role—playing both the noble inspector Yoon Gap and the mysterious spirit Kang Cheol. He switches effortlessly between calm and chaos.
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Kim Ji-yeon shines as Yeori, bringing strength, grace, and humor to her role. She’s not your typical damsel—she’s got attitude!
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Kim Ji-hoon plays the cool-headed reformist prince, adding political tension and depth to the storyline.
π Why Filipino Fans Will Love It
✔️ Fantasy with Heart – Mythical creatures, shaman powers, and dark curses meet real emotion and inner strength.
✔️ Romantic Tension – Yeori’s first love is now… half-possessed? Yeah. That’s the kind of drama we live for.
✔️ Gorgeous Visuals – From dreamy palace scenes to magical battle moments, everything is visually stunning.
✔️ Powerful Female Lead – Yeori is strong, funny, and totally relatable for modern women chasing independence.
π§‘ Episode 1 Highlights
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A surprise encounter between Yeori and possessed Yoon Gap (Kang Cheol) — full of mystery and flirtation.
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A chaotic royal court facing supernatural threats.
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Glimpses of a love story twisted by fate—and maybe revenge?
This isn’t just your typical palace drama. It’s a fantasy-romance-mystery that feels different, and it’s already got us hooked.
πΊ Where to Watch
You can stream The Moon Palace (Gwigung) on:
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Viu
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Kocowa
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SBS official platform (Korean release)
π New episodes air every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST!
#TheMoonPalace #Gwigung #YookSungjae #KimJiYeon #Kdrama2025 #FilipinaKdramaFans #FantasyRomance #KdramaMagic #WatchNow
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