Kingdom

Kingdom takes place in a fictional, medieval-inspired Joseon (modern-day Korea) in the 16th century, three years after the end of the Imjin War, and blends political thriller and elements from zombie horror. The plot revolves around Lee Chang, the Crown Prince of Joseon, who attempts to investigate the mysterious illness that has recently afflicted the King, only to find himself in the midst of a deadly epidemic ravaging the Kingdom of Joseon. While battling the plague, he must also prevent his political opponents from seizing the throne.

On July 23, 2021, a special feature-length episode of the series titled "Ashin of the North" was released, focusing on the supporting character played by Jun Ji-hyun. The episode serves as a prequel to Kingdom's second season, delving into the past of Ashin, the mysterious character Lee Chang's group met on their journey north to discover the origins of the infected.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Kim Seong-hun, Park In-je (Season 2)

Starring: Ju Ji-hoon, Ryu Seung-ryong, Bae Doo-na

No. of seasons: 2
No. of episodes: 12 + 1 special

Release date: January 25, 2019