‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ Starring Jun Ji Hyun Unveils Intriguing Teaser + Premiere Date Revealed!
Netflix's original K-drama "Kingdom: Ashin of the North," starring Jun Ji Hyun, is officially making a comeback this year.
Following the success of its previous seasons, the streaming platform dropped a mind-boggling teaser starring the Hallyu star as she returns for the special episode.
The latest teaser hints about the beginning of the widespread chaos across Joseon and the origin of the mysterious purple flower known as the "resurrection plant."
In addition, the spinoff also focuses on Jun Ji Hyun's mysterious character, Ashin, and her involvement with the plague that brings the dead to life.
To recall, she is the heir to the Northern Yeojin tribe village, which raised the question about her association with the Joseon plague after she appeared in "Kingdom" season 2.
Based on the sneak peek, the young Ashin entered a dark cave while running her fingers over mysterious words written on a rock.
The teaser also featured a phrase that says, "to revive the dead, a price must be paid."
This was followed by Ashin holding onto the resurrection plant as she clenched her palm and crushed the purple flower.
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"Kingdom: Ashin of the North" Cast and Release Date
The "Kingdom" spinoff is helmed by Kim Seong Hun, who also directed the first season alongside screenwriter Kim Eun Hee, whose famous works include "Signal" and upcoming drama "Cliffhanger."
Moreover, the special episode is set to be co-produced by Studio Dragon and BA Entertainment.
As Netflix released the intriguing teaser, "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" is slated to premiere this coming July 23.
With this, aside from the "My Sassy Girl" star, the special edition will also feature Park Byung Eun, who will reprise his role as Royal Commandery Min Chi Rok.
The two will be joined by Koo Kyo Hwan and Kim Shi Ah as the young Ashin.
"Kingdom: Ashin of the North" is the special episode of the smash hit K-zombie period thriller that follows the story of the Crown Prince, portrayed by Joo Ji Hoon, and his mission to defend the overwhelming desire of the Cho Clan for power and influence while fending off the town to the mysterious plague
Set in the Joseon Era, the popular Korean drama "Kingdom" also features its powerhouse cast. This includes Ryu Seung Ryon, Bae Doo Na, and Kim Sung Gyu.
When will Netflix Air "Kingdom" Season 3?
Prior to the release of the special episode "Kingdom: Ashin of the North," screenwriter Kim Eun Hee previously told The Hollywood Reporter that she is willing to create the sequel until episode 10.
"Strangely enough, Kingdom is a series that gives me more energy the more I write it," she mentioned, adding, "The cast and crew all have great chemistry, and there's so much more to tell. If viewers allow, I would love to see it develop even up to season 10."
Unfortunately, the team is still hush-hush about the official release but shared that it will pick up right where season two ended--which will be about seven years after the devastating plague.
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Written by Geca Wills
