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Key Features:
Historical period, Korean history, Revenge, Tragedy, Betrayal, Political intrigue, Survival, Loss, Vengeance, Mystery, Discovery, Tribal society, Family, Outbreak, Zombie outbreak, Action, Drama
Tone:
serious, gritty, dramatic
Target Audience:
Historical drama fans, Horror enthusiasts, Action fans, Viewers interested in Korean history
Emotional Arc:
Despair → Vengeance → Resolution

Kingdom: Ashin of the North

2021-07-23
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Tragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family.

Genres
Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Cast
Jun Ji-hyun, Park Byung-eun, Kim Si-a, Kim Roi-ha, Koo Kyo-hwan, Jung Suk-won, Ji Hyun-jun, Kwon Beom-taek, Han Sung-soo, Kim Dam-ho
Crew
Kim Seong-hun, Kim Eun-hee
Rating
7.083(594 votes)
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