![]() "And then I came to think of the northern part of Joseon and the ones who are actually dominated by these people. And in the previous seasons, it’s usually focused on the dominating power such as Prince Chang and the established people who lead the story. Yes, I always wanted to write a story about the feeling of Han. It’s kind of like getting a cut in your gut. She explained: "Han is the unforgettable feeling of anguish and hurtfulness. Writer Kim Eun-hee also underlined the importance of the special episode, describing it as "the beginning of everything, the root of it all". Through new characters and new situations, new conflicts arise, and I think that is what motivates us to go to the next season and that’s why I said it was like a stepping stone." "'Ashin of the North', the special episode, goes back to the entire reason of why these themes occur. And in order to leap to season three, I thought something new was needed. ![]() "So through Kingdom seasons one and two, topics like thirst for power, hunger, bloodlines were covered. After all, Netflix was confident enough to order season two before the first chapter even dropped, so it's only a matter of time before the royal decree is passed.ĭirector Kim Seong-hun explained that 'Ashin of the North' exists as a bridge into the third season (via Philstar) If the season two finale or the ' Ashin of the North' special were anything to go by, then it won't be long until Kingdom is officially renewed for even more episodes. "It was yet another opportunity for us to learn that when it comes to good quality content, language and culture aren't going to stop ," (via Cosmopolitan). "Oh my god! It was completely unexpected and I was very pleased and very honored to have Kingdom, or something that is very, very familiar to us, be so loved by global audiences. The Cho Hak-ju actor Ryu Seung-ryong admits to being surprised by the show's success: ![]() Under such circumstances, it was nearly impossible for a zombie show in which zombies can only be stopped by decapitation to be made into a drama series." "Needless to say, gory scenes that show harming of dead bodies were taboo. In Korea, TV dramas are usually aired on the so-called public broadcasting stations, and these channels are usually watched by families, meaning that shows are usually rated lower for a wider audience and are evaluated with stricter rules. ![]() "Before Train to Busan, even in the film industry, the dominant notion was that the zombie genre was a niche genre that appealed to only a small group of fans," Kingdom writer Kim Eun-hee told The Hollywood Reporter. The zombie-show-slash-period-drama puts The Walking Dead to shame when it comes to rabid pacing and genuine scares, so much so that there was a very real possibility that the series would never see the light of day. Outside of South Korea, Netflix has steadily become the best place to watch Korean TV, and the jewel in its crown is Kingdom. ![]()
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