By Flory Ann Tacuban
Kingdom travels north to the other end of Joseon in quest of the origins of the resurrection plant.
Kingdom: Ashin of the North, which has showed the world the power of Korean filmmaking, continues the series with a new 92-minute special episode that became accessible on Netflix on July 23, 2021.
The new special episode, according to writer Kim Eun-hee, is “the origin of everything, the root of it all.” The unrestrained spread of the infected, who were neither alive nor dead, at the southern part of Dongnae (present-day Busan) began Kingdom Season 1.
The plot traveled up north in Season 2 to the royal palace in Hanyang Kingdom’s capital city. Ashin of the North continues the upward movement to the icy, northern areas. At the end of Season 2, Lee Chang’s group traveled north in search of the origins of the resurrection plant, where they met Ashin.
Kingdom: Ashin of the North promises to unravel the mysteries behind Ashin and the origins of the resurrection plant that gave rise to the spread of the infected throughout Joseon.
Reasons Why Kingdom: Ashin of the North is Going to Blow You Away
The special episode is highly anticipated by fans of the popular Kingdom series, and there is so much to look forward to. Whether you’re familiar with the first two seasons or not, you’ll definitely be captivated by the special episode. Here are some reasons from the creators and cast themselves about why you’ll be blown away.
First, the Kingdom series is well-received all over the world, and the series’ unique narrative is one of its most engaging features. Writer Kim Eun-hee developed a rich and intricate universe in Kingdom.
Director Kim Seong-hun discussed some of the aspects of the series that he found most compelling, such as how “infection occurs through hunger” in the first season and the extremes to which one will go because of greed in season 2.
He also assured that the special episode, which serves as the beginning of the Kingdom plot, will have exciting moments to look forward to. If you haven’t previously, you should absolutely watch the first two seasons!
Next, is the cast. Park Byung-eun, Kim Si-a, Kim Roi-ha, and Koo Kyo-hwan are among the talented actors in the cast. Park Byung-eun has also appeared in a number of television series and films, including Kingdom S2.
Kim Si-a is a young actress who has appeared in films such as Miss Baek, The House of Us, and others. “I was delighted with how Kim Si-a depicted young Ashin,” Gianna Jun said.
Kim Roi-ha is a veteran actor who has been in a number of series and films, and he will not disappoint as Ashin’s father. Koo Kyo-hwan is a rising star who excels at portraying a wide range of personalities.
“I didn’t feel any pressure because the producers and cast are so great,” Kim Roi-ha said.With all ofthe actors displaying such great acting skills, viewers will easily get immersed into the story.
Lastly, Kingdom: Ashin of the North takes place before the spread of the zombie plague occurs in the first two seasons. Kim Seong-hun divulged, “This story takes place in the northern frontier near the Amnok River.”
Kim Eun-hee explained, “I was curious about abandoned outposts in the north and thought about how the resurrection plant could have grown somewhere like that.” The setting also reflects the tensions between different groups in the northern region. The historical setting adds to the elaborate story and proves it’s not like any other zombie story.
Watch out for Kingdom: Ashin of the North when it premieres on July 23, 3PM Philippine time, only on Netflix!
