kdramadreaming
Manila, Philippines
This review may contain spoilers
Where it all starts
Kingdom: Ashin of the North (2021)
Perfect prequel/side story that gives a background about Ashin and how the resurrection plant and the zombies started in Joseon.
After watching Kingdom S2, I was hoping that Ashin will be the person who can help Chang and Seobi solve the plague. But turns out it all started with her story. (Dont want to spoil for those who havent watched it yet.)
The special episode took time to build the narrative as the adult Ashin only comes out almost halfway through the story (and the scene was fantastically shot). As always, my Queen Jun Ji Hyun slayed the role. Even when Ashin barely spoke any lines, you can feel the pain and anguish (and lifelessness) in her eyes and her actions.
When the zombie scene starts, I felt both horrified that "omg, that's where it all started" and triumphant "yes, go Ashin burn those lying scumbags". Ashin is the definition of "You dont freaking mess with my tribe." ?
I was slightly disappointed with Min Chi Rok. He was one of my fave sidekicks of Lee Chang and want him to stay alive. But he was terrible here. I know he did it for the sake of peace but I think Ashin will not let him live once they meet again ? my only complaint is Min Chi Rok didnt age in this movie. He looks the same when Ashin grew up.
That final twist at the end was shocking? but it also made my eyebrows raised thinking how Ashin managed to do it alone. ?
I'm excited for yet dreading when Chang meets Ashin in Season 3. Chang needs to find a way to sate Ashin's hunger for vengeance while keeping his people alive. Maybe they can find a compromise, but I think Ashin will die once she gets her revenge (and I want her to have it just dont kill all the other innocent people).
Rating: 9/10
Perfect prequel/side story that gives a background about Ashin and how the resurrection plant and the zombies started in Joseon.
After watching Kingdom S2, I was hoping that Ashin will be the person who can help Chang and Seobi solve the plague. But turns out it all started with her story. (Dont want to spoil for those who havent watched it yet.)
The special episode took time to build the narrative as the adult Ashin only comes out almost halfway through the story (and the scene was fantastically shot). As always, my Queen Jun Ji Hyun slayed the role. Even when Ashin barely spoke any lines, you can feel the pain and anguish (and lifelessness) in her eyes and her actions.
When the zombie scene starts, I felt both horrified that "omg, that's where it all started" and triumphant "yes, go Ashin burn those lying scumbags". Ashin is the definition of "You dont freaking mess with my tribe." ?
I was slightly disappointed with Min Chi Rok. He was one of my fave sidekicks of Lee Chang and want him to stay alive. But he was terrible here. I know he did it for the sake of peace but I think Ashin will not let him live once they meet again ? my only complaint is Min Chi Rok didnt age in this movie. He looks the same when Ashin grew up.
That final twist at the end was shocking? but it also made my eyebrows raised thinking how Ashin managed to do it alone. ?
I'm excited for yet dreading when Chang meets Ashin in Season 3. Chang needs to find a way to sate Ashin's hunger for vengeance while keeping his people alive. Maybe they can find a compromise, but I think Ashin will die once she gets her revenge (and I want her to have it just dont kill all the other innocent people).
Rating: 9/10
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