Nam Joo-hyuk, Noh Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo approach the curse of 'Tonggung'.. Revealed today (the 17th)

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'Tonggung' has unveiled its key viewing points ahead of its meeting with global audiences.

'Tonggung,' a Netflix series finally set to be released, tells the story of Gucheon (played by Nam Joo-hyuk), who possesses the ability to traverse between the human world and the realm of ghosts, and Saenggang (played by Noh Yoon-seo), a palace maid guarding secrets. Summoned by the king (played by Jo Seung-woo), they uncover the curse haunting the Eastern Palace on the 17th.

Nam Joo-hyuk takes on the role of 'Gucheon,' who slays ghosts with a sword while moving between the human world and the spirit realm. He stated, "I pondered how to convey the unseen spirits and the unknown world to viewers without creating a sense of alienation." The series features action centered around swordsmanship and delivers performances with a distinct atmosphere different from previous works.

Noh Yoon-seo portrays 'Saenggang,' a palace maid who can hear the voices of ghosts. She said, "I focused heavily on how Saenggang changes in front of the king and Gucheon, what kind of people they are, and what emotions she holds toward them." Her chemistry with Nam Joo-hyuk is also a key viewing element.

Jo Seung-woo plays the king who hunts down ghosts from the abyss. Interest centers on how he portrays this character with complex inner depths. Additionally, Kwak Dong-yeon, Jang Young-nam, Tae In-ho, Hwang Young-hee, Hong Seo-jun, and Lee Hong-nae join the cast to flesh out each character's narrative and relationships.

The second viewing point is the production team's combination, optimized for genre works. Director Choi Jeong-gyu, known for his delicate direction in 'Judge from Hell' and 'Red Moon Blue Sun,' has joined forces with writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won, who have earned love for their distinct styles in works like 'The Guest' and 'Bulgasal.' Together, they unfold a new world. In particular, the unique concept of depicting two worlds that are simultaneously similar yet entirely different—the 'realm of ghosts' where Gucheon travels and the 'real world' where mysterious events occur—is sparking curiosity.

Director Choi Jeong-gyu revealed, "To highlight the contrast between the two worlds, we differentiated color tones and backgrounds." This raises expectations for the visual contrast between the cool, blue-toned real world and the red, desolate realm of ghosts filled with dead spirits. Furthermore, special entities within the ghost realm, such as 'Gwemae' (ghost guides) and 'Won-gwi' (vengeful spirits), are expected to be vividly realized, enhancing immersion. Writers Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won stated, "Korean folklore and oral traditions contain numerous Gwemae; we selected those with abilities that aid the story's progression and modified some settings to fit the drama," sparking curiosity about each Gwemae's unique traits and powers. The world-building and fantasy elements in 'Tonggung' will add depth to the overarching mystery, intricately weave character relationships, and heighten viewer immersion throughout the series.

The final viewing point is the production that realized 'Tonggung's' world. Based on Korea's unique aesthetics, fantasy elements were added to contrast the restrained atmosphere of the palace with the realm of ghosts (Gwi), completing a distinctive visual tone. From the standout chemistry between Gucheon and Saenggang in action scenes to sequences actively utilizing VFX, camera movement, and editing, diverse action sequences drive the narrative flow. Lighting, music, and costumes further support the world-building, sharpening the genre blend of mystery, fantasy, and action.

Meanwhile, 'Tonggung' will be available exclusively on Netflix on the 17th.

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