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- Episodes
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- Locations
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Synopsis
A concise overview of the premise, tone, and dramatic setup.
Set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty, "Kingdom" unfolds in a time plagued by corruption and famine. A mysterious rumor of the king’s death coincides with the spread of a bizarre plague that makes the infected immune to death yet ravenous for flesh. As chaos ensues, the crown prince, a victim of conspiracy, embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the sinister plot and save his people.
This Netflix original series has garnered global attention for its unique blend of historical drama and zombie thriller, paving the way for the popularity of Korean content worldwide. The narrative follows the crown prince Lee Chang as he confronts both the source of the plague and the political machinations that threaten his reign, alongside the skilled physician Seo Bi, who aids him in unraveling the mystery behind the undead.
Filming locations
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Bidulginang Waterfall
비둘기낭폭포Daehwaesan-ri 415-2, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 포천시 영북면 대회산리 415-2Bidulginang Waterfall is a beautiful natural site that features cliffs and a waterfall, making it a unique filming location for the drama 'Kingdom'. The atmosphere is mystical and fits well with historical or fantasy settings.
It turns out that this place was featured in the Netflix drama Kingdom. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was used as the backdrop for scenes related to the resurrection plant.blog.naver.com - 02
Buan Video Theme Park
부안영상테마파크309-64 Gyeokpo-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province전북특별자치도 부안군 변산면 격포로 309-64Buan Video Theme Park is a large outdoor filming location that recreates the scenery of Hanyang during the Joseon Dynasty. It features various structures like palaces and traditional houses, making visitors feel as if they have stepped into the past.
Buan Video Theme Park is a large outdoor filming location that recreates the scenery of Hanyang during the Joseon Dynasty at actual size.blog.naver.com - 03
Hantangang Sky Bridge
한탄강 하늘다리Daehoesan-ri 42-1, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 포천시 영북면 대회산리 산 42-1The Sky Bridge offers a thrilling experience as it allows visitors to overlook the Hantangang gorge from a height of 50 meters.
The Sky Bridge to the Monguri Gorge circular trekking course is connected over 6 km. If you are confident in your physical fitness, give it a try!blog.naver.com - 04
Changgyeonggung Palace
창경궁185 Changyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul서울 종로구 창경궁로 185Changgyeonggung Palace is featured in the first episode of the Netflix drama Kingdom. It is known for its beautiful scenery, especially at sunset.
It is also the filming location that appeared in episode 1 of the Netflix drama Kingdom.blog.naver.com
Food & places
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Jebi Jip Son Kalguksu
Kalguksu219 Yeongbuk-ro, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do경기 포천시 영북면 영북로 219This restaurant is known for its warm noodle soup, especially popular during cold weather. The dish is made with a rich and nutty broth.
The weather is so cold that I keep craving warm soup dishes... haha. We came down from the glamping site and went to a nearby kalguksu restaurant. The place was very spacious and clean! We ordered two servings of perilla seed kalguksu. The food came out quite quickly! The broth was thick and savory, filled with perilla seed powder.blog.naver.com
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Production
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AStory
- Creators
- Kim Eun-hee김은희Kim Seong-hun김성훈
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Cast & characters
Key roles, performers, and character context for quick scanning.
Crown Prince ChangJu Ji-hoon주지훈Crown Prince Chang is the central character in "Kingdom," a zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty. He embarks on a quest to uncover a conspiracy against him and to save his people amidst a deadly plague.
Cho Hak-juRyu Seung-ryong류승룡
Seo-biBae Doona배두나
Moo-yeongKim Sang-ho김상호
Yeong-sinKim Sung-kyu김성규
Cho Beom-palJun Seok-ho전석호
Queen ChoKim Hye-jun김혜준
Min Chi-rokPark Byung-eun박병은
Lee Kang-yoonKim Tae-hun김태훈
Ahn HyeonHuh Joon-ho허준호
Moo Young’s wifeAhn Eun-jin안은진
Yu SaengMoon Dong-hyeok문동혁![[Commander]](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300/z7j81jcOXywrfeCDnaBSybg6ebJ.jpg)
[Commander]Ji Hyun-jun
Queen Chief Court LadyHa Mheen하민
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Lead actors
Lead performer biographies and notable credits.
Ju Ji-hoonas Crown Prince Chang
Ju Ji-hoon is a South Korean actor. He began as a model but transitioned into acting with his breakout role as Crown Prince Lee Shin in 2006's Princess Hours. Ju Ji-hoon is perhaps most widely known for his role Haewonmak in the box office smash hit films Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds and Along with the Gods: The Last 49 days and his role of Prince Yi Chang in the Netflix Historical Zombie TV series Kingdom.
Ryu Seung-ryongas Cho Hak-ju
Ryu Seung-ryong is a prominent South Korean actor, born on November 29, 1970. He is recognized as one of Korea's biggest movie stars, having played leading roles in some of the nation's most successful films, including Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013) and Extreme Job (2019).
Bae Doonaas Seo-bi
Bae Doona (born October 11, 1979) is a South Korean actress and photographer. She is best known outside Korea for her role as Sense8's Bak Sun, the protagonist's political activist girlfriend, Cha Yeong-mi, in Park Chan-wook's film Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance (2002) and as archer Park Nam-ju in The Host (2006).
Kim Sang-hoas Moo-yeong
Kim Sang-ho is a South Korean actor born on July 24, 1970.
Kim Sung-kyuas Yeong-sin
Korean actor best known for his role as "the Devil" in The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) and as a supporting villain in The Outlaws (2017).
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Episodes
Season 1 episodes shown (6). 12 episodes total across all seasons.
Ep 1Episode 12019-01-25 · 57 minOfficials find notices in Hanyang alleging the king is dead. Crown Prince Lee Chang tries to check on his father, but the young queen stands in his way.
Ep 2Episode 22019-01-25 · 55 minPrince Chang and Mu-yeong arrive at Jiyulheon, where they make a horrific discovery. Seo-bi’s story of what she saw eerily resonates with Prince Chang.
Ep 3Episode 32019-01-25 · 56 minNight leads to chaos in Dongnae. Cho Hak-ju and the queen oversee the king’s care. Prince Chang reaches a disquieting conclusion and vows to fight back.
Ep 4Episode 42019-01-25 · 47 minOn his way to seek Lord Ahn Hyeon’s help, Prince Chang encounters a group of stranded survivors and leads them to Jiyulheon, following Seo-bi’s advice.
Ep 5Episode 52019-01-25 · 53 minPrince Chang’s group comes across a village that oddly seems to be well-fed. While taking refuge at Lord Ahn Hyeon’s, Seo-bi notes something peculiar.
Ep 6Episode 62019-01-25 · 44 minCho Hak-ju has chilling words for the queen, who’s hiding a sinister secret. Prince Chang orders Sangju’s defenses, but Seo-bi senses something awry.
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