Kingdom
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Details
- Title: 킹덤 / Kingdeom
- Genre: Historical, horror, fantasy, thriller, medical
- Format: Web drama
- Episodes: 6
- Broadcast network: Netflix
- Broadcast period: 2019-Jan-25
- Air time: TBA
- Original soundtrack: Kingdom OST
Synopsis
The Crown Prince of Joseon investigates a mysterious epidemic disease and uncovers a cruel truth which threatens the country.
Cast
- Joo Ji Hoon as Crown Prince Lee Chang
- Bae Doo Na as Seo Bi
- Ryu Seung Ryong as Jo Hak Jo
- Heo Joon Ho
- Kim Sang Ho as Moo Young
- Jun Suk Ho
- Kim Sung Kyu (김성규) as Young Shin
- Kim Hye Joon as Queen
- Jung Suk Won
- Chu Hun Yub
Production Credits
- Director: Kim Sung Hoon (김성훈)
- Screenwriter: Kim Eun Hee
Notes
- This is a pre-produced drama where filming began in October 2017.
- This is Netflix's second original Korean drama.
- This drama is based on the manhwa Country of God (신의 나라).
- Actor Song Joong Ki was first offered the lead role but declined; the role was then taken by Joo Ji Hoon.
- The drama series is planned for three seasons.
- Season 1 was originally planned for 8 episodes but ended up going over budget, thus reducing the episode count to 6 in the end. Each episode costed more than $1.78 million.