Overview
Arthdal Chronicles is a 2019 South Korean television series written by Kim Young-hyun and Park Sang-yeon and directed by Kim Won-seok, under the production banner of Studio Dragon and KPJ, starring Jang Dong-gun, Kim Ok-vin, alongside Song Joong-ki, Kim Ji-won in first season, Lee Joon-gi, Shin Se-kyung in second season. Regarded as the first Korean ancient fantasy drama, the story takes place during the Bronze Age and is loosely based on the story of Dangun, the founder of the first Korean Kingdom of Gojoseon and Asadal, the capital (which the series is loosely named after).<ref>{{Cite web |title='아스달 연대기' 제목에 담긴 뜻은?… '처음에는 '아사달 연대기 |url=https://www.busan.com/view/busan/view.php?code=2019060122075737650 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |website=Busan Daily |language=ko}}</ref> The first season aired on tvN from June 1 to September 22, 2019, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:00 (KST) time slot. The second season aired on tvN from September 9 to October 22, 2023, every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST) time slot. It is available for streaming on Netflix for the first season and on Disney+ for the second season in selected regions.
In spite of the generally mixed to negative reception from critics, the series was the sixth most preferred Korean drama among viewers in the United States market in 2019 per Consumer Research Report by the Korea Creative Content Agency.
Synopsis
In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal contend with power struggles, while some encounter love along the way. Eun-seom goes through hardships to bring his tribe back to life and learns of his true origins in the process.
Cast and characters
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