Netflix's 'Kingdom' confirms 'sidequel' episode for Ashin's backstory

Streaming giant Netflix has confirmed that a special episode of its popular South Korean zombie series Kingdom will be airing 2021!

On Monday, November 2, the company announced that a side sequel or 'sidequel' is in the works titled Kingdom: Ashin of the North, which will star South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun.

The upcoming episode will provide a backstory to the character of Ashin, who Crown Prince Lee Chang (played by Ju Ji-hoon) encounters in the last episode of Season 2's Kingdom. Furthermore, it will also show how Ashin is connected with Royal Commandery Min Chi-rok (played by Park Byung-eun).

“Still wondering who that mysterious lady was at the end of 'Kingdom' season 2? Find out in 'Kingdom: Ashin of The North,' a special episode arriving 2021,” it said.

Check out the trailer below:

The upcoming episode will also mark the return of director Kim Seong-hun, who brought the first two seasons to life, with scriptwriter Kim Eun-hee.

Aside from Ashin's backstory, the said episode will cover the origins of the resurrection plant and the secrets behind the infected.

Who is excited about the upcoming sidequel? We know we are!