"Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon" To Get a Global Release On Disney+

by Lily Alice, July 31, 2023

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The highly anticipated K-drama Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon is set to premiere on Disney+ in September, featuring an all-star cast including Lee Joon Gi, Shin Se Kyung, Jang Dong Gun, and Kim Ok Bin, among others.

Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon is the upcoming installment of the Arthdal Chronicles series. It delves into the mythical world of Arthdal, where the inhabitants and its surrounding regions strive for power.

Jang Dong Gun plays the role of Ta Gon, the first king of Arthdal, who initiates a great war to seize absolute power.
Lee Joon Gi takes on the roles of Eun Seom, the unifying leader of the Ago tribe, and Saya, who marches towards Arthdal with a sense of nobility.
Shin Se Kyung portrays Tan Ya, the high priestess of Arthdal, who wields the will of the gods for the people's welfare. Kim Ok Bin captivates as the cunning politician Tae Al Ha, who will stop at nothing to achieve her ambitions.

The story unfolds in a world eight years after Ta Gon's ascension to the throne, delving into the myths of Arthdal and the intertwined destinies of Ta Gon, Eun Seom, Tan Ya, and Tae Al Ha as they shape the fate of their land.

The production team further raises expectations, combining the expertise of celebrated writers Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon, renowned for their skill in creating an original ancient world. Director Kim Kwang Shik, acclaimed for his visionary work in The Great Battle, joins the team to bring the story to life with bold artistic expression and captivating visuals. The team also includes Choi Chan Min, the cinematographer behind KUNDO: Age of the Rampant and The Spy Gone North; art director Cho Hwa Sung, recognized for his contributions to Hansan: Rising Dragon; the costume designer Cho Sang Gyeong, known for her works in Mr. Sunshine, Alchemy of Souls, It's Okay To Not Be Okay to name a few; and M83 Studio, which was responsible for special effects in Vincenzo and was one of the six Korean VFX studios that helped bring Space Sweepers to life, is in charge of the visual effects of the upcoming series.