Back in January 2019, Netflix dropped its first Korean series, Kingdom. After binge-watching the entire six-episodes, fans started asking about its next season, Kingdom Season 2. Although the streaming service also announced its renewal, there has not been many updates on the next run of the Korean fantasy drama. However recently, some news regarding Season 2 popped up that filled the fans with joy and excitement.
Based on the comic series, The Kingdom of the Gods by Kim Eun-hee, Kingdom is a South Korean series of Netflix. The show is a six-episode zombie mystery thriller set in the medieval Korean kingdom of Joseon. It focuses on Crown Prince Yi Chang, as he deals with the horrific world of politics, conspiracy, and deaths. Kingdom debuted in January on the streaming service and became a globally acclaimed one because of its unique and exciting plotline.
Netflix Revealed Release Date For Kingdom Season 2
Did someone say “Kingdom”, “Season 2”, and “March 2020”??? I’VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS pic.twitter.com/yJaEgVV6Tz
— Netflix Philippines (@Netflix_PH) October 25, 2019
Last Friday, Netflix revealed the release schedule for the upcoming season of the Kingdom. According to the streaming service, the next season of the Korean historical fantasy will land in March 2020. On their official Philippines account, Netflix shared a teasing snap of Crown Prince Chang (Ju Ji-hoon), preparing to take on a crowd of zombies. The picture captioned as “Did someone say ‘Kingdom,’ ‘Season 2,’ and ‘March 2020’??? I WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS.”
Along with this, Netflix also ordered some new Korean Originals. That includes Park Narae: Glamor Warning and My Holo Love. Netflix vice president of content Rob Roy also discussed these renewals in an interview. According to him, Asian content has fans around the world transcending languages and borders. And they are humbled to work with some of the finest creators and talent in Korea and all over the region, he added.
Kingdom Season 2: Cast Additions
From the debut season, the main cast is confirmed to return for Kingdom Season 2. That includes Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doo-na, and Ryu Seung-ryong. However, some new faces will also show up in the next season of the zombie drama. As per the reports, Park Byung Eun and Kim Tae Hoon will join the Kingdom Season 2.
Kingdom Season 2: What Will Happen?
After the thrilling cliff-hanging finale of the first season, the stakes are high for the zombie-fighting heroes of the Kingdom. The first season ended with a massive question of how Yi Change will save his country from the inevitable fate of death. By the end, the Crown Prince gathered his defenses to prepare for the overnight attack. However, the dead never showed up. Meanwhile, Seo-bi found out the reason why zombies slept during the daytime and wandered in the night. That was because of the frigid temperatures and not because of the luck.
In the new season, the story will revolve around the crown prince, Lee Chang, who returns to the palace and delves into a conspiracy. He will set out on a voyage to unveil the evil scheme of the villain. Additionally, he would carry the responsibility of saving the people from the strange plague that renders the infected immune to death and hungry for flesh.