Before the outbreak… there was vengeance.

Enter the chilling origins of the undead plague in Kingdom: Ashin of the North—a haunting prequel to Netflix’s critically acclaimed Kingdom series. Set against the bleak, snow-laden wilderness north of Joseon, this gripping tale unveils the sorrow, rage, and mystery behind the rise of the dead.

Renowned actress Jun Ji-hyun delivers a commanding performance as Ashin, a fierce and complex warrior shaped by loss and bound to a devastating secret. Her discovery of a forbidden resurrection plant deep within the forest sets off a chain of events that threatens to bring ruin to an entire dynasty.

Blending political betrayal with ancient folklore, the story weaves a dark tapestry of vengeance and supernatural horror. The film’s stark, cinematic visuals and immersive worldbuilding elevate the narrative into something truly mythic—where each battle, each choice, carries the weight of fate.

⚔️ Expect visceral combat, pulse-pounding undead encounters, and revelations that reshape the Kingdom saga.

🔥 Kingdom: Ashin of the North is more than a prequel—
It’s the beginning of everything.
A tragic, brutal legend of how the dead began to walk… and why one woman let them.