The WORST episodes of The Haunted Palace

Every episode of The Haunted Palace ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Haunted Palace!

Born with shamanic powers that she refuses to accept, a young woman confronts her gift to rid the Joseon palace of evil spirits and save her first love.

Last Updated: 1/13/2026Network: SBSStatus: Ended

7.67

18 votes

#1 - A Talented Woman

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/18/2025

Once destined to be a great shaman, Yeo-ri is led astray from fate by a pesky imugi. She's now stuck making glasses — until her first love appears.

7.93

15 votes

#2 - A Deadly Spell

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/9/2025

Yeo-ri and the Queen are in danger of being cursed by the drowned ghost, Mak-dol. The King and Gangcheori join hands in saving the women they love.

7.94

16 votes

#3 - The Shining Gem of the Night

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/26/2025

Gangcheori spits fire when Yeo-ri suggests he become her patron deity. The two head to Naebulsan after being disgracefully evicted from the palace.

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8.00

15 votes

#4 - 13 Years Ago

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/2025

The truth comes to light after 13 years. Although Yeo-ri has no reason to despise Gangcheori anymore, she can’t forgive herself for feeling for him.

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8.00

12 votes

#5 - Spirit Possession

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/6/2025

Gangcheori and Yeo-ri mourns the fallen King. But the eight-foot-tall ghost is only beginning. In what may be their last, the two share precious time.

8.09

11 votes

#6 - The Return of the Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2025

Amidst astonished faces, the eight-foot-tall ghost reveals itself. Feelings grow deeper between Gangcheori and Yeo-ri as someone lurks in their midst.

8.11

18 votes

#7 - The Eight-Foot-Tall Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2025

Yeo-ri manages to locate Yoon Gap's soul and prepares a shamanic ritual to retrieve it. Gangcheori worries for her, though his fears are unfounded.

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8.14

14 votes

#8 - Where the Imugi Flew To

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/7/2025

The eight-foot-tall ghost overpowers the palace. Gangcheori and Yeo-ri make choices to protect each other. There's no knowing where the Imugi will go.

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8.25

16 votes

#9 - Yapper

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2025

Gangcheori and Yeo-ri head to Mak-dol’s home to investigate the powers that be controlling the eight-foot-tall ghost that targets the royal family.

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8.29

17 votes

#10 - Where Gang-cheol Walks, Autumn Turns to Spring

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/19/2025

Gang-cheol acts out, relishing the feeling of being trapped in Yun-gap’s body. When rumors abound that Yun-gap has gone mad, Yeo-ri vows to save him.

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8.31

13 votes

#11 - There is No Evil Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2025

Gangcheori and Yeo-ri are drawn to one another. A clue may unravel the mystery behind the eight-foot-tall ghost. Yeo-ri finds Pung-san at the palace.

8.31

13 votes

#12 - Who is Behind Eight-Foot-Tall Ghost?

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/23/2025

The origin of the ghost gets Gangcheori thinking. Bi-bi is left susceptible and resentful when Yeo-ri keeps her from getting Gangcheori’s help.

8.31

16 votes

#13 - The Skull in the Pillow

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2025

Gangcheori realizes his true feelings for Yeo-ri. Meanwhile, the fortune teller Pung-san’s dark intentions reach the Queen’s Quarters and Yeo-ri.

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8.36

11 votes

#14 - The Ghostbane Stone

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/31/2025

Yeo-ri desperately searches for the missing Gangcheori. As Yoon Gap aches from unrequited love, Pung-san schemes to use him to take down the King.

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8.44

16 votes

#15 - The Eight-Foot-Tall Ghost Has an Ally

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/2/2025

An event at the palace reveals the presence of someone aiding the eight-foot-tall ghost. Gangcheori and Yeo-ri forge a contract amid budding feelings.

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8.55

11 votes

#16 - The Anthology of Light and Darkness

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/24/2025

Gangcheori grieves the loss of someone close. An unexpected but familiar face knows the secret behind a century-old war and the eight-foot-tall ghost.

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