There are two sageuk zombie projects slated for year end 2018 and the first to arrive was the movie Rampant (Outbreak) with Hyun Bin and Jang Dong Gun which premiered first in the box office but has since then petered out and will likely net less than it’s $15 million budget domestically and will need international and streaming sales later on to recoup. Reviews have said the characterization is wafer thin but that shouldn’t be a problem for the next to arrive zombie project the Netflix produced K-drama Kingdom with an 8-episode rather than 2-hour feature film length. Starring Joo Ji Hoon, Bae Doo Na, and Ryu Seung Ryong, it looks just like Rampant at first blush with a crown prince, evil court official, and concerned ordinary woman in the mix. I think the drama looks fantastic even without the comparison to Rampant but I legit don’t know how it’s possible for the protagonists to escape Joseon era zombies without the aid of a train, plane, or automobile. Take a boat to Jeju, maybe?
First preview for Kingdom:
By horse and cart? Wasn’t that the mode of transport back in dem days. I’m hanging out for Kingdom since it was announced it would be on Netflix and glad Season 2 is in the making as well.
Remind me with hb movie rampant. Hope it’s better than rampant.
When will it be aired?
January 25, 2019
I like Joo Ji Hun and Ryu Sang Wan is an excellent actor. Not so sure about Bae Doo Na (I mean she is a good actor but to me she always has an “indie” vibe) So despite not liking zombie films very much (excepting Shaun of The Dead) I may like this one.
When is it going to be aired ?
Kingdom Season 1 premiere is scheeduled for January 25, 2019