‘Kingdom: Ashin of the North’ Cast Update: Will Jun Ji Hyun Star in Season 3?
Joo Ji Hoon and Bae Doona's "Kingdom" took the world by storm, making it one of the hottest K-zombie series.
After successfully releasing two seasons, screenwriter Kim Eun Hee introduced a prequel for the smash hit K-drama.
"Kingdom: Ashin of the North," which stars Jun Ji Hyun, focuses on the beginning of the chaos brought by the purple plant.
Unfortunately, the "Kingdom" spinoff did not reach the same success as seasons 1 and 2.
Despite the Hallyu star headlining the cast lineup alongside the roster of talented actors like Goo Kyo Hwan, Park Byung Eun, and veteran actor Kim Roe Ha, Child star Kim Shi Ah, "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" failed to make it at the top spot for Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows.
'Kingdom Season 3' Cast: Will Jun Ji Hyun Reprise Her Role?
In March 2022, the streaming giant confirmed that "Kingdom" will return for its third installment.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the screenwriter hints that the upcoming season will not solely focus on the plague but on how the people respond to it.
Unfortunately, as of this writing no confirmation yet regarding the "Kingdom Season 3" release date and if Jun Ji Hyun will return as Ashin.
As fans wait for the highly anticipated sequel, here's what's next for the "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" cast.
Jun Ji Hyun
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The "Kingdom" spinoff is Jun Ji Hyun's major comeback after the 2016 "The Legend of the Blue Sea" with Lee Min Ho.
After starring in "Kingdom: Ashin of the North," she returned to the small screen with the thriller mystery K-drama "Jirisan."
Interestingly, this is a reunion project between the Hallyu star and Joo Ji Hoon.
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Park Byung Eun
He also reprised his role as Royal Commandery Division Min Chi Rok.
After the "Kingdom" spinoff, Park Byung Eun starred in "Lost" with Jeon Do Yeon and Ryu Jun Yeol.
Interestingly, the actor has multiple projects, from K-dramas to movies.
He joined Seo Ye Ji's new drama "Eve," which will be released on May 25.
In addition, he will also appear in the upcoming series "Moving" and new films "Decibel," "In Our Prime," and "Citizen Deok Hee."
Kim Shi Ah
Playing the role of young Ashin, Kim Shi Ah gained praise for her stellar performance in "Kingdom: Ashin of the North."
It's no surprise when the young actress wowed the viewers with her role as a human clone in Netflix's "The Silent Sea."
As for Kim Shi Ah's upcoming projects, she will appear in the Netflix film "Kill Bok Soon" and "Portrait of a Family."
Kim Roe Ha
Wrapping up the "Kingdom: Ashin of the North" cast update is the veteran actor Kim Roe Ha.
After the spinoff, he joined the cast of "The Road: The Tragedy of One," playing the National Assembly member Hwang Tae Seop.
Viewers might recall Kim Roe Ha as the villain in "Voice," where he took the role of Nam Sang Tae.
