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[Courtesy of Netflix]
SEOUL – Popular South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun will star in the spinoff series “Kingdom,” a Netflix original drama series depicting a zombie-infested dynastic kingdom.
Netflix said in a statement on Nov. 2 that the 39-year-old would play the lead role in “Kingdom: Ashin of the North,” which is slated for release in 2021. Jun will play Ashin, a mysterious character who appeared in the last scene. . from the final episode of the second season of Kingdom.
“Kingdom: Ashin of the North will portray the origin of the plague that everyone is curious about, and will continue to spread K-zombie fever by strongly strengthening the worldview of the Kingdom series,” Netflix said.
Kingdom was first released via the American over-the-top video-on-demand service in January 2019. The second season launched earlier this year. The groundbreaking alternative historical drama series received praise from fans and critics around the world for its delicate recreation of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ~ 1897), including buildings and clothing worn by all classes, from the royal family to slaves. .
The horror drama has created an unexpected online phenomenon in the United States and other countries when many viewers were stunned by the variety and beautiful designs of Joseon hats.
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