Netflix has finally announced the long-awaited date for Kingdom: Ashin of the North. This special Kingdom episode will reveal the origins of plants that can resurrect the dead.
Based on the release received by detikcom, Kingdom: Ashin of the North will be aired July 23, 2021. In the first teaser, a young Ashin is seen holding a torch and entering a scary and dark cave.
He found strange marks on a rock. At the same time, he also discovers a mysterious plant that can resurrect the dead.
With this discovery, begins the story of the beginning of the zombie outbreak that will reveal how plants that grow in the north can spread and wreak havoc in the Joseon region.
Kingdom: Ashin of the North will be directed by Kim Seong Hun who was also involved in directing and producing the first season of Kingdom. Likewise with the writer, Kim Eun Hee, who worked on the second season of Kingdom.
Actress Jun Ji Hyun will play the more mature Ashin. Meanwhile, Kim Sia (The House of Us, Miss Baek) will play the younger version of Ashin.
Actor Park Byung Eun will return to play the role of the head of the Royal Command Min Chi Rok who helps the Royal Prince Lee Chang in preventing the entry of zombie troops into the kingdom's territory. Kingdom: Ashin of the North will highlight the story of the mysterious character Ashin and the origins of the plague that resurrected a dead king.
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Previously, the Kingdom series gained popularity after being aired on Netflix for 2 seasons. Besides Ju Ji Hoon, this drama also stars Bae Doona to Kim Sung Kyu.