Kingdom (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Kingdom
Revised romanization: Kingdeom
Hangul: 킹덤
Director: Kim Sung-Hoon, Park Yoo-Young
Writer: Kim Eun-Hee (webcomic & screenplay), Yang Kyung-Il (cartoon)
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 6
Release Date: January 25, 2019
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

10 days have passed since the King collapsed from an illness. Queen Jo (Kim Hye-Jun) and her father Chief State Councilor Jo Hak-Joo (Ryoo Seung-Ryong) have forbidden anyone else to see the King. Even his own son Crown Prince Lee Chang (Ju Ji-Hoon) is forbidden to see his father. In the meantime, Chief State Councilor Jo Hak-Joo rules Joseon with an iron fist, but rumors spread that the King is dead.

Crown Prince Lee Chang senses something sinister and sneaks into the King's palace. He sees a shadowy monster through a door and smells its foul stench, but he is discovered and escorted out of the palace. His guard Moo-Young (Kim Sang-Ho) steals the medical journal for the King. The journal is nearly empty, but lists the name of Physician Lee Seung-Hui (Kwon Bum-Taek). To find out what happened to the King, Crown Prince Lee Chang and Moo-Young travel to the Jiyulheon clinic in faraway Dongnae to see the physician. When they arrive, they discover that the clinic is in ruins and dead bodies are found under a building. Crown Prince Lee Chang and Moo-Young later learn that the only person to have survived the clinic is medical staff member Seo-Bi (Bae Doo-Na). When they finally find Seo-Bi, she tells the them that the dead they saw at the clinic are not dead and they will rise up soon to kill.

Notes

Based on the webcomic “Burning Hell Shinui Nara” by Kim Eun-Hee (writer) & Yang Kyung-Il (illustrator) (first published July 23, 2015 by RHK).
Song Joong-Ki was first offered the lead role, but declined.
Traditional Buddhist gosa ceremony took place October 16, 2017 to bring about good fortune for the project and filming began at the end of October, 2017 at a set in Andong, South Korea.
First still images for Netflix drama series “Kingdom.”
Main poster and new still images for Netflix drama series “Kingdom.”
7 character posters for Netflix drama series “Kingdom.”
Related titles (drama series):
1. Kingdom (Netflix / 2019)
2. Kingdom Season 2 (Netflix / 2020)
3. Kingdom: Ashin of the North | Kingdom: Ashinjeon (Netflix / 2021)
4. Kingdom: Crown Prince | Kingdom: Sejajeon (Netflix / 2021)

Cast



Ju Ji-Hoon	Bae Doo-Na	Ryoo Seung-Ryong	Kim Hye-Jun	Kim Sang-Ho
Lee Chang	Seo-Bi	Jo Hak-Joo	Queen	Moo-Young



Kim Sung-Kyu	Heo Jun-Ho	Jung Suk-Won	Jun Suk-Ho	Yoo Seung-Mok
Young-Shin	An Hyun	Cho Beom-Il	Jo Beom-Pal	local government official



Kim Jong-Soo	Kwon Bum-Taek	Kim Ye-Eun	Choi Kwon
Kim Soon	Physician Lee Seung-Hui	clinic staff	military officer

Additional Cast Members:

Jin Sun-Kyu - Deok-Sung
Jeong Gyu-Su - Sangjoo governor
Yoon Se-Woong - King
Joo Suk-Tae - Lee Do-Jin
Heo Jin - noblewoman
Kim Seung-Hoon - military officer
Hong Ki-Joon - general of training
Kang Shin-Chul - Jo Hak-Joo's subordinate
Lee Yang-Hee - Minister of Military Affairs
Ahn Eun-Jin - Kim's wife
Kim Hyun-Bin - Dan-Yi
Kim Chang-Hoi - Naegeumwi Do Jin-Ui
Kim Hyun-Sik - Naegeumwi Do Jin-Ui
Ha-Min - Queen's chief court lady
Jo A-In - Deok-Yi
Oh Ah-Rin - Deok-Yi's younger sister
Kim Tae-Yul - Lee Chang (young)
Oh Dong-Min - eunuch at Crown Prince's palace
Kim Jin-Goo - Dongnae Village nobleman
Kang Hak-Soo - Messenger Park
Cha Rae-Hyoung - mud hut soldier
Moon Dong-Hyeok - student of Confucianism
Lee Moo-Nyoung - nobleman 2
Sung Min-Jun - boy
Kim Jin-Ok - citizen
Min Chae-Eun - court lady
Yoon Dong-Joo - plague patient
Han Sung-Soo - plague patient
Ko Dong-Hyoung - boatman
Kim Dae-Myung - signal fire soldier
Park Yoo-Rim - court maid in charge of water to wash face (ep.3,6)
Park Moo-Yum - slave (ep.5-6)
Yang Ji-Soo
Kim Young-Sung
Kim Kwan-Young
Baek Seung-Jun
Ji Han-A
Jeon Jae-Hong
Choi Hee-Jin
Yu Eui-Tae

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Comments

Lee Mar 09 2023 3:55 am The best korean drama ever made! Perfect casting, cinematography, storyline, script and directing! Every episode is exciting and surprising with a lot of plot twist. The best korean series of all time!

Zombie Jan 19 2023 9:55 pm So after watching Kingdom Ashin the zombie came from the flower wolfsbane Ji Hyun use it for revengeee!!

Aaaahhh Cant Wait To Season 3

Adrienne Dec 08 2022 5:37 pm Please show alot more historical kdrama they are my favorite even older ones from 2012. I try to to search. On netflix I can't find them it says not found

Mango Nov 28 2022 7:34 am @Marylee the woman (played by jun jihyun) at the end of s2 is ashin. Go watch ashin of the north to find out about her backstory as well as the true origin of the resurrection plany

Marylee Nov 20 2022 12:20 am Who was that woman at the end of season 2?

berry.bunny Jul 19 2022 10:37 am the only netflix series I know that doesn't lack story. Maybe it has many season but still just 6 eps and season two. can't wait for the kingdom: Crown Prince!!! so exciting!!!! good thing there's the movie , explained a lot of things in previous seasons<333

Peachyy Jun 16 2022 3:51 am When is Kingdom:Crown Prince?! Hays!

Seobi my waifu Apr 26 2022 9:43 pm y'all watch Ashin of the North too! it makes so much sense, also, ashin's backstory was so tragic, I love Lee Chang but I kinda want to root for her as the anti-hero.. When Is Season 3????!!

aster Feb 27 2022 6:04 am literally the show that I'd always recommend to everyone whenever they ask for a series recommendation... koreans seem to do it best when it comes to zombie stories. what i love the most about it is that the series set in the joseon era, probably the worst time for a zombie apocalypse to happen since the people have no knowledge about it and they couldn't spread the news quickly so it only gets worse (which adds so much to the thrill!!!) the cinematography is great too. waiting for season 3!!

kingdom stan Feb 07 2022 11:18 pm netflix please stop producing new dramas, just start to produce kingdom season 3! i really need kingdom season 3!!! kingdom stans have been waiting too long ? i love kingdom so much. kingdom is the best apocalypse drama ever. no one can beat kingdom. period.

Kiki Dec 12 2021 7:40 pm Wow, what a fun fact! Song Jong Ki was offered for the main role?

Well, Thanks God, he declined it. I'm not hate him, but his face is too cute for the Crown Prince role.

Alena Kai Oct 26 2021 5:35 am 10/10

underrated gems Sep 01 2021 11:32 pm 8/10

Miriam Aug 03 2021 12:07 pm Ashin of the North is related to Kingdom, Crown prince Lee Chang met her at the ending part of Kingdom Season 2..go and watch Ashin of the North then you will understand who Crown Prince Lee Chang met at Kingdom Season 2 ending, when he said someone is controlling the undead.

aleea Jul 17 2021 3:55 pm One of best series on Netflix. Best cast, stunning filmography, neat & well made storyline.

can't wait to see our queen Jun Ji Hyun as Ashin on July 2021!♡ also hoping for Season 3 to come faster.. best of luck to all Kingdom crew!!?

Neil A May 04 2021 5:14 am i have completed seeing two episodes and is having a query regarding the character Dan-i who was bitten but is not effected ?

Swati Vyas Mar 22 2021 11:53 am Eagerly waiting for next season....... If you loved train to Busan then must watch this drama ?

Der Feb 25 2021 2:17 pm I am so glad Song Joongki declined the role of Lee Chang. Ju Jihoon is the perfect actor to play the role. This drama is so good. Definitely kept me intrigued the entire drama. Superb acting from everyone. A nice fresh take of zombies.

unknown Feb 01 2021 8:32 am its better if the heroin also good at shooting the gun!

potata Jan 12 2021 11:32 pm I started watching this after Season 2 was released on Netflix. And thank goodness I did since the ending of Season 1 is a cliff-hanger. I Liked The Drama, Love It Really . But here are some points that did not sit well with me: Let's talk about the time, I know that zombie production drama is such a cost, but every-damn-episodehas inconsistent runtime and it is just unacceptable. The least amount of runtime is 36 minutes; 6 minutes of that is 2 minutes intro and 4 minutes of outro and the rest are just pure cliff hangers hahahahahhaha and let us not forget about the limited episode per seasonI have nothing to say but more budget on Season 3 Pleeeease

Psyhe Eunoia Dec 10 2020 5:47 am I really like this drama, the making of the drama is intended, especially all those who play a role in it that make this drama look perfect, really love itttt ^^❤️

Lorella Masseria Nov 24 2020 9:28 am This drama is extra extra cool!!!!!

Marathon24 Nov 05 2020 8:25 am Daebak....!!! It's like Game of Thrones in Joseon era. I'm not a fan of horror genre, and that's why I kept postponing to watch this drama. But because of Ju Ji Hoon, I finally gave it a try. This drama is so good; so tense, scarry, and yet intriguing. I love the casts, the shooting angle and the plot. Superb!

Rosalyn Sep 10 2020 8:13 am Watch this! You will not be disappointed!

NaNashii Sep 09 2020 2:53 am Dear Readers, You Will Miss Half Happiness Of Your Life If You Don't Watch This!!

OMG! Daebak. Daebak!!! I'm so speechless in this drama... The most amazing zombie-related show I've ever watched. I'm so damn sad why is this so underrated! The cinematography, the casts, the plot are very well conducted and executed. Daebaak... Jun Ji Hoon changed soo much, getting handsome and more handosme and more and more good in his acting. It took me a day to realize that he was also the main cast of Princess hours?? To those reading the review of this series. I highly recommended this 11/10. Woah thank you so much for making this kind of drama.

shun's_hardcorefan Jun 09 2020 8:29 am oneus's lit stage from mnet's show - road to kingdom make me watch this :D

i watched the trailer for season 2 but i still kinda hesitate to watch it bcos it zombie +_+ and i dont remember if i did watch trailer for season 1 of kingdom. i remember netflix put a lot of ads for S2 trailer which was why i kept getting this trailer and i did kinda hook. again, it zombies so, not my type and i kinda stop there.

but oneus's stage really make me watch it so here i am. finish season 1 and 2 in 2 days, feeling satisfied with their story :DDD even though i did have a bit of trauma(?) since it a bit of ummmmm too much blood spilling with the swords? haha i just look at other place when they slash those zombies.

i hope there will be a season 3 for this series. the story is soooo goooooodd. 10/10.

Tsunderee May 24 2020 6:08 pm Season 3 pls

Fanny Apr 30 2020 10:44 am This drama is awesome !! Falling in love with Joo Ji Hoon ??

Cutie Chibi Apr 18 2020 1:22 am Amaaaaazing drama. Loves the high tension from zombies to the kingdom people. The bloody scenes are just so well done, looks super real! There are amazing scenes being shot in here! Im not a fan of horror but this series is just right! Just a thought that maybe they should not make the Crown Prince seems so slow. He is a good fighter and a good person, but there are some scenes where he is just so slow and doesnt do anything when he couldve took action!! Hoping for a character development haha

just_me Apr 17 2020 10:15 am for someone that have doubt whether this drama is worth it or not ? One word : Watch it now !

you will never get bored for every episode. Although there are some part that make me felt " guys can you please start running instead of standing there until the zombie come close to you" hahahahaha

But overall this is worth it ! need season 2 as soon as possible. Every cast is superb including the zombies ! their makeup is on point.

this drama prove that asian drama is rising !

Cutie Apr 17 2020 2:46 am I just hope in season 3 the throne should be chang (Ju Ji-Hoon) because he deserves it.. not the fake child of the queen.. I got angry.. hoping for season 3 .. but I still think the ending of season 3 will all of them died. I think end of it. Just assuming things..

yombiess Apr 07 2020 6:56 pm Really unique plot, not dragged, no boring scenes, very exciting!! But hate that we have to wait a year to watch the rest! Don't like the western approach to kdrama.

Dami Apr 01 2020 12:52 pm Just when I was about hating the conclusion of season 2, y’all brought Jun Ji Hyun... Nice! Now I’m tempted to wait for season3

Nadia Mar 29 2020 9:51 am This drama is annoying. Generally, I dislike dramas where the protagonist suffers misfortune throughout the entire series until the very end. It would have been tolerable, considering how intriguing this story, if we had an end in sight but Netflix is dragging us along with what is obviously an 18 episode drama, for months and I'm kinda over it. It's frustrating and annoying.

Typical dramas we know to expect an episode weekly and have a conclusion at the end of the series run. This western approach to dramas/tv series that Netflix is now doing with kdramas is annoying and I'm just over it.

I don't care how well-produced and cast a drama is, kdrama fans prefer kdramas to western tv for a reason. These days, these Netflix dramas are mimicking western tv series formats and it's ruining the kdrama experience I once enjoyed.

Right now, if I see a Netflix drama with 6/8 episodes, I won't watch it. I'll wait the 2-3 years for Netflix to air ALL the episodes because all this waiting for a drama to wrap up is BS.

Nana Mar 28 2020 5:04 am Wait one year for watch this season in one night. Good!!

Tav Mar 23 2020 9:19 am One of the Best Dramas Ive Ever Watched! I wanted to watch this simply because of Ju Ji Hoon at first but dangggg everyone slays in the drama!! I noticed all the support roles somehow very familiar to me and turned out they played in most dramas ive watched lol great cinematography great script great acting, along with the characters' choice. Props to the ones who act as zombies and the makeup artists, it was very scarrryyy and felt so real

Ron Mar 23 2020 3:16 am Only thing that did not make any sense was the crown prince who was not even a son of king and queen was made crown prince when they knew he was not. This does not make any sense at all.

Rin Mar 23 2020 3:11 am Finished season 2 in one night. Why do they hv such short ep every season ? Season 3 will tk another year now.

IUfanforlife Mar 21 2020 4:04 am Waiting eagerly for S3.

Tanveer Mar 16 2020 9:16 am Finished Season 2 & this Heroine shows up amid flesh and smoke. cannot wait for Season 3

rainy Mar 15 2020 12:13 pm I literally watched season 1 and 2 in 2 days. I need moreee

sharina Mar 14 2020 12:17 am i just finished watch season 2. now need season 3 immediately ?????

Seoul Manila Mar 13 2020 11:42 pm Exciting episodes in Season 2!Beautiful cinematography, even the opening credits (the origami-like shroud, the incense smoke slowly wafting upwards, the red and gold seal of the king, etc) were a visual delight! The understated acting of the ruthless and cunning Queen makes her character really hateful.Excellent performance from the cast. Awesome special effects! Waiting for this season is worth it!

Seoul Manila Mar 13 2020 11:39 pm Exciting episodes in Season 2!Beautiful cinematography, even the opening credits (the origami-like shroud, the incense smoke slowly wafting upwards, the red and gold seal of the king, etc) were a visual delight! The understated acting of the ruthless and cunning Queen makes her character really hateful. Waiting for this season is worth it!

babybean Jan 02 2020 12:16 pm Powerhouse cast and a new concept added to a sageuk—that’s what makes this drama a hit I guess. I am a big fan of korean historical dramas and I could say the political ark is not a surprising plot in this genre; in fact it is the most common. However, they added a new twist to an overused story and that’s what made it great. Zombies are also an overused element in western series but not so in asia. It took me a while to watch this series because I thought of two themes that are so unlikely to be put together and I thought it would make a fail story, but so far, it is very good. That or I just watch too much sageuk and zombie movies. Korean writers are very talented when it comes to unconventional plots. Not to mention the cast! Oh my god. Mention one cast and I could tell you which famous series or movie they were in from way back! Even the supporting actors. If I am to poke a hole in this, is just that it wasn’t shown as a full series. Netflix is going to milk this one. Normal korean dramas would run for 16–20 or 24 episodes, and they usually end it while iy is still good. I guess they are trying to make it like US dramas that run for years and that is what I do not like about this. This is just one season chopped to bits and pieces and a Kdramas doesn’t work that way. I can see why those who had only seen a korean drama through this show like it though.

KDRAMAGALORE Nov 28 2019 3:07 pm ~SPOILER WARNING~ Oh god, this show has completely pulled me in and sucked me into this wonderful yet scary world of zombies and political drama. It makes me so mad seeing Hak Joo sacrificing innocent civilians for his own political gains. If he lets out ONE zombie inside the gates of Sangju, I guarantee that most likely the majority of the people of Sangju will die. Is he dumb?! If you are creating more zombies, do you honestly think some flimsy gates will stop the zombies from reaching Hanyang?! I'm completely enraged, Hak Joo is one of the most villainous villains I've come across. As someone who desires the power of the crown, he sure does not care at ALL about the people it is supposed to serve. I can go on for hours just ranting about Hak Joo and his clan, it makes me so mad seeing the strong and heroic Crown Prince risk his life to save the people. Anyways. I completely love the theory that the Crown Prince himself was the one leaving notes, I honestly do think that makes sense the most. I think he's smart enough to start seeing who he could truly trust. If Lord Ahn didn't tell him about the guards coming to Sangju, I'd assume he would've up and left. He seems to know how to trust people for the most part. It's interesting how temperature is the reason why zombies hide. So fire definitely is something they need to use a lot since it is hot, bright and burning. My question is; the relationship between Hak Joo, Lord Ahn, and Young Shin seems extremely suspicious. 3 years ago was the death of Lord Ahn's mother and the battle between Japan and Korea. Young Shin was a soldier during the war, he knows some things about the war and Lord Ahn, and he doesn't like what happened. Hak Joo, Lord Ahn, and Physician Lee conspired to do something that has to do with the war. This is why Hak Joo said, Lord Ahn can't betray him. It probably means that if Hak Joo's secrets come out, Lord Ahn will most likely be implicated as well. Lots of mystery and unanswered questions, I just feel bad for the Crown Prince who's getting dragged around as he tries to be a good leader and save his people and himself. Very content with our main lead, I'm super excited to see his leadership and guidance in the next season.

Cutieme Nov 25 2019 12:08 pm How did they evolve?? ?????oh my gosh? ..... The plot is damn amazing..waiting for season 2????? Ju Ji-Hoon you came back acting..hope continue it..

Anajean Aug 18 2019 6:25 am Daebak! Everything is in place, The character and plot, Can't wait for the Season 2.

Angela Aug 07 2019 9:21 am I've been postponing watching this drama and boy oh boy was I wrong! This series is so good!! Giving me the GOT white walker feels!!!! Cannot wait for S2!!!

Raziel Jul 18 2019 7:23 am This is so good! I need more huhu

Flor Poli Jun 30 2019 4:27 am i always heard the drama Kingdom,but i just ignored it until i decided to watch it,and daebak,the scenes,the plot,the story are all great,can't wait for the season 2!!

ana Jun 20 2019 12:32 am The Best !!!!!!!! I was at the edge of my seat whenever the night scene come.

Mhay Jun 13 2019 8:05 am One word.. Breathtaking!

Nani Jun 07 2019 11:32 am WINTER IS COMING! (made me remember Game of Thrones) I need season 2 now :( It has a great plot and the acting of the characters were superb. Bae Doona fan here! Great acting as usual. I was wondering why were the animals not affected?

noi Jun 05 2019 8:05 pm - WARNING: SPOILER -

@hyorainie: i don't think the guard knows anything about queen's fake pregnancy. i think he just need some people to take care of his pregnant wife during his duty, and probably heard about that place from other guards.

anw i enjoyed reading the theories here. i also think lord ahn hyun knew about the ressurection plant and probably had tried it on his soldiers so they can defeat 30000 japanese soldiers. previously people would just die from the bite so the remaining zombies were probably burned... or, he probably knew how to cure them.

Ore-sama Mar 21 2019 8:02 am OMG..terrific plot and directing!! Every scene was breathtaking! I never think I would enjoy zombie drama as crazy as now! Love every second of this drama and I can't get enough of it.. When it ends I was like pleeeease don't get a tragic ending...eventhough it is beautiful ending..but I thank god they would make another sequel next year!! Definitely one of the best drama I ever watch! **For a moment I wish Ju Ji-Hoon is a real King..so charismatic..

Shantel Mar 15 2019 5:47 pm Season 2 please !!! Huhuhuhu I can't wait anymore. Its better than the TWD.

yatiehanny Mar 12 2019 9:40 am love love love it! cant wait for season2.

AliceCris Mar 08 2019 9:27 pm What a wonderful drama!!!!!!! Exceptional cast! Highlight for Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Sung Kyu what incredible performances! Looking forward to more ... Kingdom Fighting!!!!

Molly Dash Mar 05 2019 4:35 am It can compare to Train to Busan

Great drama !

cowgirlwild Mar 03 2019 9:21 pm wow is to much blood.. to gory! but i like it ????

ClamChowder Mar 02 2019 8:50 am Is it too gory?

Chana Shee Feb 28 2019 8:49 am Great Korean drama! All actors played there roles for 100%! Someone have any info about 2nd season?

Rachana Feb 27 2019 10:22 am What the hell happened after that

annyeongoppa Feb 21 2019 1:23 am I think the writer of this drama likes the movie or the story of the sinking of the TITANIC in 1912 so much. If you know what I mean. ???

Stars Feb 18 2019 5:51 am @hyorainie - That actually makes sense! Although it's just speculation now but it makes sense as to why the professor seems so skilled at killing zombies. As for the crown prince's right hand man and your theory about that I'm not sure he would want his wife and child to be put in that situation. There is a huge possibility that he's bad but I don't think his intentions were to get his child to become king because that means they would have to kill his wife to keep her quiet... right. He could have been bribed or threatened? to rat on the crown prince.

Cha Feb 17 2019 2:30 am This series is sooooo good... I cant wait for season 2 already. Although we need to wait a year but as long as it's worth it.

ayestar Feb 16 2019 11:23 pm Is there season 2?

Hyorainie Feb 16 2019 10:40 am @stars: - that kind of thing seems to happened once, 3 year ago. Perhaps that white man used to those zombies. I think it related to the battle between 3000 janpanese vs 500 korean in which that white man was captain. - the right hand man of the prince has a wife. His wife is pregnant and living in house of pregnants women, run by Queen. I guess his ambition is: his wife give birth a boy, queen chooses that boy to raise as her son. That means his son will be come king one day.

Stars Feb 16 2019 5:09 am I have so many questions!

(SPOILER) So, does anyone else feel like they can't trust that old guy wearing all white who helped house the crow prince. I think Bae Doona was onto something when she questioned how they came out of nowhere and fought the zombies with ease as if they've done it before.... so does that mean this has happened before?? So many questions. Also, idk how I feel about someone close to the crown prince being a rat. The only one who it could possibly be is his right hand man and that just blows my mind... unless the old guy was lying to him about one of his friends ratting him out cause, you know, that way he could have the prince in a more vulnerable position. And how does the temperature have anything to do with the zombies being awake?

Carmen Feb 16 2019 12:31 am I really love this series and I've been waiting for season 2 hope it will be soon.

Hwiyang Feb 15 2019 7:19 am Too good, it's really good even better than train to Busan and scarier. Looking forward to the season 2

Marisa Feb 12 2019 7:31 pm Why is everybody talking about seasons???

Sparrow633 Feb 11 2019 12:57 pm This series is gold, I can't wait for 2nd season!!??

Riaaangg Feb 08 2019 1:47 am Watched the trailer months ago on bae Donna's ig. Wasn't expect much but it turns out to be amazing. Can't wait for season 2 already

Unnie Feb 07 2019 4:57 am This exceeds my expectation..it's too good. 1000/10. Even scarier than Train to Busan or any sort of zombie movies

CKW Feb 06 2019 10:13 am What an incredible start to the season in Kdrama industry. The production design, the costume design, the cinematography and the editing are top notch on this drama. Kudos to the Art director and the costume designers especially, it really animates historical Korea in an amazing manner. The show's full of political as well as visceral tension. The 6th episode ending was shocking, I cannot wait for more.

nigel bye Feb 06 2019 8:27 am This is an engaging and beautifully crafted series=== walking dead meets game of thrones.....Why only 6 episodes in series 1 ????I only hope they can continue with the pace and intensity in series 2.

Agent Feb 06 2019 2:51 am This is beyond what I expect, cinematography is on point, the production team really invest their time and effort to create such superb quality of scenes. Great plot and a lot of mysteries. I find this series incomparable with Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead..... I can't wait for the season 2.

Noonna Feb 05 2019 7:07 pm Superb!!!! I hope it will be continued season 2. And the netflix style much suitable for this genre.

Anna Feb 05 2019 3:02 pm We want the season 2 so bad right away please!

Beng Feb 05 2019 2:21 am Re-watching it again. Now in english dub. Kingdom is so fripping!!! All the actors are great! Thanks Netflix. Please air Season 2 already :)

Ashie Feb 05 2019 1:30 am It's really a good drama. It has a great storyline but OMG that major cliffhanger at the end of episode 6 really got me like "What?! That's it?! Nooooo?". I hope season 2 will come around soon. ❤

Lyn P Feb 04 2019 10:41 pm The cast is just fine as it is, as the characters grown and bloom over this season. When it came to that Netflix had commissioned a sageuk, I was more than ecstatic! I LOVE my sageuks more so than contemporary Kdramas and grab them from anywhere, anyhow. However, I don’t care for the ones with kumihos, and I have yet to know one that successfully time travels. Sageuks, here on earth. When this became Walking Deadish, gave it a chance and the script works, independent of other zombie films/ serials.

Episode 3 was by far, my best. It really brought about a growth in the Crown Prince. The most endearing scene is here as well, which is 4 Kleenex boxes. I was just bawling that my favorite little person died here. I hope that the writers bring her back. And I so hope that they keep the Crown Prince’s guard on the right side of the tale. Kim Sang-ho rocks as both guardian and comedic relief. And I have just about seen most films with him as supporting cast. The same about Ryu-Seung Ryang.

More and lots of It! Please don’t make us wait for year for this to come around. Watching this in cahoots with Viki’s The Crowned Clown.

Dan Feb 04 2019 9:17 am when is the episode 7 or the season 2?

Bb Feb 04 2019 8:12 am Why is the sentence „in remembrance of GO geunhee at the end of the episode?

Anne Feb 03 2019 8:36 pm Hello, I just finished my season 1 and I love it! next season please! Good movie guys!

Selesa Feb 03 2019 5:26 pm WTH...so when is season 2??? This is an AMAZING drama, great actor/actresses, amazing story. Well, the seriously prego queen just revealed that shes a fake, I predict she’s going to steal the Prince guards wife baby and claim as her baby. Writers - please reveal all the dead bodies in the pond soon lol

Lalalove Feb 03 2019 3:19 am Can't believe it's really the ending. Waiting for the season 2!!

E.T. Feb 02 2019 6:44 am I am only on my third episode, but wow, I enjoy this more than the Walking Dead. I'm on edge of my seat all the time. I love it!

Matheus Jan 30 2019 5:51 pm I have just finished binge-watching "Kingdom" and I am totally awed! What a cliffhanger of a season finale, huh?

I can barely wait for February to come and Season 2 be available on Netflix!

Jo-Hak Joo has gone too far into his vengeance path, if he did what I think he did: released a zombie inside Sangju while the gates were locked and thus infected everyone, just to be sure the Crown Prince would die at the hands of the zombies (although he said he would kill Lee Chang with his own hands). What a nasty man, he and his crooked daughter, korean version of the "grávida de Taubaté".

Fatima Jan 30 2019 12:07 pm Argghhh omds LOVE IT! I binge watched it and the time went so quick. The ending tho ahahhh such a cliff hanger ?? I need more ??

Tim Jan 29 2019 9:54 pm don't know if this show success or not but Netflix got me hooked for sure. guess 20 eps and below are ok but when a series get too long it starts to get boring, I know kim eun hee from "signal" which I watched awhile back on tvn, that was a good one too. hope we'll get to watch season 2 in the fall of this year but to ensure the quality of the show I don't think they gonna rush it. I used to watch "the walking dead" and used to like it a lot, but then it keeps dragging on and on then I got bore and stop watching. Most of Korean dramas normally don't drag on for a long period of time, they always end the show at the right number of episodes. Korean screenwriters sure have creative mind.

Amy Jan 29 2019 11:19 am Hey there,

It seems like everyone enjoyed... I might provide some background to questions below.

This writer Kim Enhee is famous as a mystery series writer. This scenario took her 5years to write.

Koreans are very fast at filming and airing at the same time. So I think the latest will be 2019 fall. The whole series will end with 20 episodes. So there will be at least season 3.

Netflix & investor spent 2 million per episode. Thus, Netflix needs to ensure season 1 is a success before paying money for season 2 or 3.

If you want to watch season 2 and three soon...keep watching it and suggest people around you to watch it.

I am just a Korean Canadian and think Kingdom opened a new creative edge on Zombie series.

The answer to the below comment as follows in my opinion:

1) someone is betraying or follow every move of the prince, and that person leaves a note. 2) Young-shin is from a village of Leprosy.. Look it up an encyclopedia. We don't have it anymore around its some genetic disorder. Your tissues, hairs, nose falls off... People don't know what it is and these patients were separated from a society. There was a rumour these patients with leprosy eats little children as their medicine. So there is this irony a person grew up from that kind of village is one of the main character fights zombie. However, Youngshin does it to save his family and the village people. It's in the Sangjo, where they are fighting off these zombies. 5) MooYoung sent his wife to be protected while he is on the business trip. He heard about these shelters but perhaps did not know the purpose. Maybe he is the one spying and collaborate with Jo Hakoo in the return his wife can stay in the safe house( which he believes it to be safe). I can't wait to see season 2 and 3.

Ega Jan 29 2019 5:13 am Daebak!!!

Yatsjhen Jan 29 2019 3:49 am I like this better than the walking dead,. I hope there will be season 2,. ?????

Tim Jan 28 2019 9:47 pm Netflix doing this to keep us waiting so that we have to keep renewing our subscription until next year to watch season 2. I decided to watch this again since I was skipping a lot of scenes while watching the 1st time, and there are questions that keep popping up while I watch this show 1) throughout the prince journey, someone keeps leaving behind secret notes that point out the prince next move and what he will do, someone is betraying the prince or is it the prince himself that left those notes, he's smart so I bet he's planning something that he doesn't tell anyone even his bodyguard. 2) Young-Shin a not so ordinary man, he is skill in fighting, he's hiding something, why did he chose to follow the prince? 3) Jo Hak-Joo said the physician lee (the old physician) is still useful so he probably send someone to keep an eye on the old physician. 4) Jo Hak-Joo and physician lee did something similar 3 years ago, they did turn someone into a zombie, and who was that? (ep3 when the king died Jo told Lee that they need to keep the king alive until the queen gives birth and Lee just need to do what he did 3 years ago) and that incident probably involved An Hyun. 5) Moo-Young (the prince bodyguard), he send his pregnant wife to the queen palace, toward the end of episode 5, a bunch of pregnant women was seen in the queen palace being feed good foods and so on, one of them is his wife, she said that her husband is the crown prince bodyguard and he send her there, one of them will have to give birth to a boy and the queen will take that boy and make him king for she is not actually pregnant. why did he send his wife to a dangerous place, if she doesn't give birth to a boy she will get kill. 6) the purple flower (to create zombie) which only grows around frozen valley is actually very close to An Hyun place, Seo-Bi found the flower at the end of ep6 which is probably the place where 1st zombie being created.

Nux Jan 28 2019 6:41 pm SPOILER ALERT:

What the?!? Only 6 episodes? I binged watched all of them in one, on the edge of my seat most of the time, 4 hours passing by in a blink of an eye cause that is how much I was enjoying it, only to get an ending like that? And to make it worse I read that the next season won't be till this time next year? Are you for real Netflix? You can't do that to us!!! Not cool.

didi Jan 27 2019 9:17 pm I have enjoyed zombie films/series for a very long time, and I think I just found a new top favorite. This series is incredible in so many aspects, from the unpredictable action packed scenes (that you don't usually see in Korean television) to the amazing political drama that Korean entertainment always excels in.

Watch this series, I promise you won't regret it and you'll be left wanting more. Season 2, please come sooner!

K Jan 27 2019 8:32 pm It was so dark, cool, made you traumatic to eating soup lol but I like it! I adore Ju Ji Hoon and Bae Doo Na. But wHy season 2 will be air in the next year, wHy?!

Geo Jan 27 2019 5:16 pm Not the worst but really nothing special! Korean dramas are usually nice and complex, this is plain and stupid with no character development! Don't go down the same commercial shithole as the U.S. decided to and keep trying to produce locally

Seachelle Jan 27 2019 9:44 am I really enjoyed it. Zombies aren’t my cup of tea but I still enjoyed the story and thought all of the casting choices were on point.

If I had to guess... I would speculate there are three seasons at 6 episodes a piece. Most dramas are 16-20 episodes and that would land it at 18. But it’s just a guess!

Hyperborea Jan 27 2019 4:41 am It was boring, cruel and pointless. Zombies...I have seen too much this kind of nonsense already.

hey Jan 27 2019 4:37 am when is season 2 ????

its amazing !!!!!!!

FIRAS Jan 27 2019 1:46 am I love it but it's Too Short .. 6 episodes of 45 minutes is too short tbh .. the story just began and boom the season 1 ended .. Atleast I hope next season is in 2019 too and not 2020 and have 10+ episodes so we can call it a series cuz 6 episodes of 45 min ain't a series for me :) Still, I like the story and can't wait for season 2 !

Tim Jan 27 2019 12:34 am Well season 2 will be in production started February 2019, so we are expected to see it by 2020 since it took more than a year to finish season 1. Six episodes isn't enough to conclude the drama, I think there is more room for development so making another season ( probably 6 eps) would be a good idea. There are still a lot of questions such as someone is tipping off info to jo hak joo and something like this happened before, and I think an hyun probably involved some how for he knows how to fight the zombies even without anyone inform him about the epidemic. I think that they did this before to the other kings but in this case it got out of control. The queen isn't pregnant and she is trying to find a baby boy and make him King since the king will only be a puppet King. This is a good drama, good story line, good acting, and not a moment of boredom, can't wait for season 2.

Ratri Jan 26 2019 3:16 pm Please tell me that there will be season 2. Finished watching this and feels like it still unfinished yet. There are so many unanswered questions.. and that freaking cliffhanger on the end of eps 6 tho.. idk what to say.

khimari Jan 26 2019 3:02 pm 6 ep? Please drop season 2 already. ?

Andre Jan 26 2019 7:27 am Great concept, but really 6 episodes? Felt like the show was just starting, should have gone for regular 12, 16 or 20 episodes.

Ardani Jan 26 2019 6:15 am i like Ju Ji Hoon's so much. he really good on acting. but, i dont understand yet. it just 6 eps, really?!

alongwkorean Jan 25 2019 7:45 am wow its been released on Netflix super excited :D

newgrl Jan 17 2019 1:33 pm I have goosebumps watching the trailer. The zombies look like the fast, insect-like ones from Train to Busan and World War Z. I absolutely cannot wait! Nice addition Netflix.

Mia Jan 07 2019 12:07 pm zombies in Rampant movie? Haha LOL

Ng Jan 05 2019 2:40 am Doona is the most important reason that makes me expect this drama, she is a unique Korean actress. I love this actress who is beautiful even without makeup

Inmyheart, dr Jan 02 2019 5:39 pm WoW.... The picturesque...simply amazing...

Tonegawa Yukio Dec 27 2018 12:01 am 6?!

3N Dec 26 2018 11:31 pm Turn on Netflix because of this one of a kind actress, Doona Bae

Iixxx.. Dec 25 2018 8:19 am Cant wait. Ju jihoon.

momo Dec 23 2018 5:47 am The SOUND is no joking!! Its Netflix

Fdaisy61 Dec 20 2018 2:18 pm Finally Ju ji-hoon is back....can't wait this drama❤

foruu Dec 20 2018 4:13 am Ju Jihoon? Bae Doona? I'M IN I'M IN! These two have been so amazing for years and now they're in one frame with the intriguing plot plus it has zombies, it's a big YES.

Seohwa Lee Dec 11 2018 3:21 am Horse to Busan <3

littleguguma Dec 10 2018 5:41 am this is gonna be sooo goood im gonna dieeeee! sadly only 6 episodes TT_TT

2Na Nov 11 2018 7:46 pm OMG. Doona Bae. I love her! She is a unique Korean actress

stumpdII Nov 04 2018 2:15 am Doona Bae == MUST WATCH! What an amazing actress! So much talent. I might have to get netflix if they are going to start producing Kdrama with this kind of talent!

tim Sep 18 2018 11:46 pm oh ho, there actually exists someone who doesn't like Doona bae, she's a very good actress,for though who have not watch her before should give it a try, she played in a bunch of US movies, try "cloud atlas", or "stranger" ...for though who have not watch any of her drama or films, you should watch first before judging her, though who watched her already and still don't like her then you sure have some unique taste. can't wait for this drama, good thing I have Netflix account.

SINN Sep 02 2018 2:23 pm @ivi DUUUDE!

Have you seen ANY of her dramas/movies to judge her? I am sure you didnt do at just face value did you? Even if, she is just gorgeous! Never seen such a talented south korean actress that just effortlessly pulls of action, chemistry, drama and painful emotions...she can really get under your skin if the role requires.. I cna go gushing about Bae Doo Na ALL DAY and this comment box won't be enough....ofcourse.

But the fact remainds that if you dont like her after seeing her acting, i cant say much but the fact that you have unique taste.. but if you havnt...bro, you are missing out

yumi Aug 10 2018 10:11 pm @ivi_lativi well you must be a beginner in korean cinema.. bae doona is a actress from south korea who play in many korean hit movies such as hthe host and the 2017 hit drama stranger a,k,a secret forest and hollywood box office including jupiter ascending and cloud atlas (she's playing with tom hanks)

cocoatokki Jul 29 2018 12:02 am I cannot wait for this drama!!! THE CAST IS GREAT! omg Bae Doo Na!! YES!! I love her so much!! the whole cast really!! But BDN is just yaaassssss!

Makina Jul 08 2018 3:10 pm I've heard that almost 20 mil dollars are invested in this drama and the cast is great so I'm sure it won't disappoint me.

Lee Seohwa May 29 2018 8:02 am Why this drama took so long to be release when it just tiny episodes of 6 episode?! I’m sure they finish filming already and it should be release sooner.

NV8 Apr 09 2018 12:41 am @ivi_lativi: Do not be stupid like that, you may not like her and that is your personal opinion but disappointed about BDN -> I just laugh. BDN is not only loved by fans but also recognized by Korean, Japanese producers and even Hollywood directors. She is not pretty, she is just beautiful, cool, badass and unique. And finally, do not forget BDN is Netflix's girl :))))

NVthgieesnes Apr 09 2018 12:37 am @ivi_lativi: Do not be stupid like that, you may not like her and that is your personal opinion but disappointed about BDN -> I just laugh. BDN is not only loved by fans but also recognized by Korean, Japanese producers and even Hollywood directors. She is not pretty, she is just beautiful, cool, badass and unique. And finally, do not forget BDN is Netflix's girl :))))

VNthgieesnes Apr 09 2018 12:36 am @ivi_lativi: Do not be stupid like that, you may not like her and that is your personal opinion but disappointed about BDN -> I just laugh. BDN is not only loved by fans but also recognized by Korean, Japanese producers and even Hollywood directors. She is not pretty, she is just beautiful, cool, badass and unique. And finally, do not forget BDN is Netflix's girl :))))

NVthgieesnes Apr 09 2018 12:33 am @ivi_lativi: Do not be stupid like that, you may not like her and that is your personal opinion but disappointed about BDN -> I just laugh. BDN is not only loved by fans but also recognized by Korean, Japanese producers and even Hollywood directors. She is not pretty, she is just beautiful, cool, badass and unique. And finally, do not forget BDN is Netflix's girl :))))

NVthgieesnes Apr 09 2018 12:30 am @ivi_lativi: Do not be stupid like that, you may not like her and that is your personal opinion but disappointed about BDN -> I just laugh. BDN is not only loved by fans but also recognized by Korean, Japanese and Hollywood directors/producers. She is not pretty, she is just beautiful, cool, badass and unique. And finally, do not forget BDN is Netflix's girl :))))

nvannodamirp Apr 09 2018 12:03 am @ivi_lativi: you are so humorous haha. Bash Doona Bae is the stupidest thing i ever heard

Cold Apple Apr 07 2018 6:33 am @ivi_lativi How dare you complaint about Bae Doona? Bruh do some research! Only people living under the rock would be disappointed in her role.

ivi_lativi Mar 28 2018 6:36 am I was happy because there is ju jihoon oppa. But the female lead :( i am dissapointed with the female lead.. But i hope this drama will good and nice to watch the plot of story dramas.

Daylight Mar 12 2018 11:31 pm My only complaint about this drama is that there's only gonna be 6 episodes. I need more. It seems like it's gonna be a great drama.

Hoosierr Mar 03 2018 2:03 pm My Netflix account & I can't wait for this one

Soksokan Jan 15 2018 1:24 am I cannot wait for this series!

Eunjo Jan 10 2018 8:22 pm So excited for this one ?

Jazzy leigh Dec 28 2017 9:03 am Im super exited!!! Oppa ju ji hoon welcome back!!!!

Lee Seo Hwa Dec 24 2017 4:27 am Is this zombie drama like train to busan??? Zombie in Joseon? That would be hella epic!

thornnnn Nov 08 2017 5:06 am wonder which crown prince? circa time? Bae Doo-na, means i'm watching this one.

Watcher Nov 05 2017 2:58 am Wow, the cast! This more looks like a movie than a drama, the director (movie director: A Hard Day & Tunnel) and the writer (Signal) was incredible. The cast also doing more movie than drama nowadays, especially for Ryu Seung-ryong, i don't know he still accept drama project. Plus netflix will join this, simply amazing. A drama with a movie vibe

jess Nov 05 2017 2:50 am Ryu Seung Ryong and Heo Jun Ho in the same drama... plus Bae Doo Na... it's gonna be like an acting masterclass...

Doonaholic Oct 12 2017 9:47 am Netflix's girl. My badass, Doona <3

Mutlu Oct 12 2017 8:37 am Joo ji hoon oppa please accept . I really miss youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

nisa Jun 12 2017 1:29 am Cant wait... I Love kim eun hee chakkanim

Park Hae Young's Jun 01 2017 4:45 pm Can't wait for this!!!!!!

mamiooo Apr 29 2017 10:29 am Can't waitttt >.<

kdrama act Apr 26 2017 9:02 pm Please add lee je hoon as main lead,, he is really great actor ..fighting for kingdom

다연 Mar 07 2017 1:04 am Wow, can't wait for it. I really like all of Kim Eun Hee projects ^^

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