The situation
Netflix's supernatural series "The East Palace" has released a making-of video, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the show. The video features interviews with the director and cast, including Nam Joo Hyuk and Roh Yoon Seo, who discuss the craftsmanship and creative choices that went into bringing the series to life. The show's blend of action and atmosphere is a key focus of the video.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo were impressed by the attention to detail in the show's production design, with one commenter noting that the use of red, amber, and yellow tones to signal the transition to the Realm of Gwi was a "사이다 (a refreshing and clever move)".
- The video reveals that Nam Joo Hyuk spent considerable time preparing for the show's sword-fighting sequences, which has sparked discussion among fans about the importance of *눈치 (tact or intuition) in action scenes.
- — "I'm so glad they're sharing more about the making of the show, it's clear that a lot of thought went into creating this world and its mythology"
The open question
The making-of video has left fans wondering what other secrets and stories the cast and crew might be willing to share about the production of "The East Palace", particularly regarding the show's layered mythology and the *답답해 (frustrating or suffocating) moments that Gu Cheon and Saeng Gang face in their investigation. The release of more behind-the-scenes content could help to satisfy fans' curiosity and provide a deeper understanding of the show's world and characters.