Actor Behind The Terrifying “Eight-Foot Ghost” In Haunted Palace Turns Out To Be Stunningly Handsome

The Eight-Foot Ghost, who appeared as a terrifying evil spirit in the SBS drama The Haunted Palace, sparked rumors of being a CG creation due to its overwhelming presence. However, it was revealed to be a character created through the performance of a real actor. The actor behind the character was finally revealed on the episode that aired on May 30, 2025.

In the latest episode of The Haunted Palace aired on the 30th, the true identity of the Eight-Foot Ghost, was finally unveiled. The ghost turned out to be Cheon Geum Hwi, a royal guard commander from 100 years ago, who became a vengeful spirit after the king sacrificed his family and village to escape enemy forces. Harboring deep resentment toward the royal family, he transformed into a malevolent ghost. Viewers finally got to see his true face!

The Eight-Foot Ghost was played by none other than Seo Do Young, known as the “eternal first love” of many older viewers, causing quite a stir. As speculation around the ghost’s identity grew, many guessed actors like Kim Byung Oh, who played a ghost in Exhuma, or former basketball player Ha Seung Jin. But the true actor behind the ghost was Seo Do Young, a heartthrob of the 2000s.

Born in 1981, Seo Do-young debuted in the 2005 drama Oh! Sarah. He gained popularity as a model-turned-actor alongside stars like Joo Ji Hoon and Lee Min Gi. Who knew that such a handsome face was hiding behind the terrifying mask!