Gwigoong (Korean귀궁) is an upcoming South Korean television series starring Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in 2025.[2]

Gwigoong
Hangul
귀궁
Revised RomanizationGwigung
McCune–ReischauerKwigung
Genre
Written byYoon Soo-jung
Directed byYoon Seong-sik
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkSBS TV

Synopsis

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Gwigoong tells the story of Yeo-ri, a shaman who rejects her fate as a psychic, and Kang Cheol-i, an imoogi trapped in the body of Yeo-ri's first love, Yoon-gap, who face the eight-faced ghost who holds a grudge against the royal family, and their bodies and souls become tightly entangled.

Cast and characters

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Main

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A shaman with outstanding magical powers.
A police inspector who tries to protect the palace that has fallen into chaos due to the schemes of Palcheok-gwi and the first love of the shaman Yeo-ri.
A reformist monarch who dreams of a strong Joseon and fights against ghosts that hold a grudge against the royal family.

Supporting

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The only daughter of Choi Won-woo, a prominent family in Joseon. She is the daughter of a noble family and is pure and honest by nature.
A blind man who is good at reading scriptures and fortune telling and is active in Maengcheong.
The king's maternal grandfather and prime minister. He is a strong political supporter of King Lee Seong, who dreams of reforming Joseon after the death of the previous king.
A shaman who was looked down on, but who worked hard her entire life to fulfill her duties as a shaman. She is also the one and only grandmother in the world to Yeo-ri.
A eunuch from the merchant fleet who has served the previous king faithfully since the time of the father of the current king, Lee Seong.

Special appearance

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Production

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Development

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The rom-com fantasy drama would be directed by Yoon Seong-sik, who worked on Bridal Mask (2012), You Are the Best! (2013), and Mr. Queen (2020), and the screenplay would be written by Yoon Soo-jung, who wrote The King's Face (2014) and Cheer Up! (2015).[11]

Casting

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On July 19, 2024, SBS announced Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon as the lead actors for the series.[2][12] In August 2024, it was reported that Shin Seul-ki,[4] Kim Sang-ho,[5] Son Byong-ho,[6] and Gil Hae-yeon[7] were confirmed to appear in the series.

References

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  1. ^ a b Lee, Mi-sook (August 26, 2024). [귀궁] '연기고수' 손병호, 왕 김지훈의 든든한 정치적 후원자 영의정 '김봉인' 맡아 [[Gungjeong] 'Acting expert' Son Byung-ho takes on the role of Prime Minister Kim Bong-in, a strong political supporter of King Kim Ji-hoon]. Mhns News (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d Hwang, Jae-ha (July 19, 2024). "SBS 새 판타지 드라마 '귀궁' 육성재·김지연·김지훈 캐스팅" [SBS's new fantasy drama 'Gwigung' casts Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Kang, Ga-hee (July 19, 2024). "육성재, 1인 2역 연기 펼친다..'귀궁' 남자 주인공 출연 확정(공식)" [Yook Sung-jae, plays two roles.. Confirmed to appear as the male lead in 'Gwigung' (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Park, Soo-in (August 28, 2024). "'솔로지옥2' 신슬기, 조선 명문가 외동딸 된다 '귀궁' 캐스팅" ['Solo Hell 2' Shin Seul-gi, becomes the only daughter of a prestigious Joseon family, cast in 'Gwigung'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b Kim, Ga-hee (August 22, 2024). "'믿보배' 김상호, 독경·점술 전문가 된다..'귀궁' 출연 확정(공식)" ['Trustworthy' Kim Sang-ho becomes a fortune-telling and reading expert.. Confirmed to appear in 'Gwigung' (Official)] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b Park, A-reum (August 26, 2024). "손병호 '귀궁' 합류, 노련한 정치가 된다[공식]" [Son Byung-ho joins 'Gwigung', becomes a seasoned politician [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Park, Soo-in (August 23, 2024). "길해연, 뛰어난 영매능력 가진 만신 된다 '귀궁' 합류" [Gil Hae-yeon, a man-sin with outstanding psychic abilities, joins 'Gwigung'] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Park, Ah-reum (October 17, 2024). '백설공주' 변요한 여친 한소은 '귀궁' 합류..연이은 대작 합류[공식] ['Snow White' Byun Yo-han's girlfriend Han So-eun joins 'Gwigung'..joins consecutive blockbusters [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Chang, A-leum (October 25, 2024). '지옥판사' 활약 김인권, '귀궁' 확정...육성재와 케미 [Kim In-kwon, active in 'Judge of Hell', confirmed for 'Return to the Palace'...Chemistry with Yook Sung-jae] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved October 25, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Jang, Woo-young (July 19, 2024). "[단독] 김영광, 이영애 만나기 전 육성재X김지연과 호흡..'귀궁' 특별출연 (종합)" [[Exclusive] Kim Young-kwang, before meeting Lee Young-ae, working with Yook Sung-jae X Kim Ji-yeon... Special appearance in 'Gwigung' (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Jeong, Hee-yeon (July 19, 2024). "육성재-김지연-김지훈 SBS '귀궁' 캐스팅...판타지 로코 [공식]" [Yook Sung-jae-Kim Ji-yeon-Kim Ji-hoon Cast in SBS 'Gwigung'... Fantasy Romantic Comedy [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ Gong, Min-a (July 19, 2024). "육성재·김지연·김지훈 '귀궁' 캐스팅...2025년 방송" [Yook Sung-jae, Kim Ji-yeon, and Kim Ji-hoon cast for 'Gwigung'... to be broadcast in 2025]. The Fact. Archived from the original on August 29, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024 – via Naver.
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