Jun Ji Hyun as a zombie? The 'Kingdom: Ashin Of The North' star makes startling confession ahead of premiere

We are three days away from seeing Jun Ji Hyun absolutely slay on screen as the fierce fighter Ashin, in Netflix's zombie thriller 'Kingdom's sidequel 'Kingdom: Ashin Of The North'. 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' will be about Ashin, the mysterious figure Lee Chang’s (Joo Ji Hoon‘s) party encountered while heading north on their search for the secret behind the resurrection plant.

However, Jun Ji Hyun made some startling revelations in the recent online press conference for the sidequel. Jun Ji Hyun revealed that she was a huge fan of 'Kingdom' and was honoured that she was offered Ashin's role. Jun Ji Hyun confessed that she was almost desperate to work with acclaimed screenwriter Kim Eun Hee, that she was even willing to turn into a zombie for the part! Yes, you read it right. Jun Ji Hyun said and we quote her, " told her I was willing to even appear as a zombie in 'Kingdom". Well, knowing Jun Ji Hyun, she would make a gorgeous and fierce zombie and there's no denying that!

You can see the official tweet below:

'킹덤'의 세계관 확장, 그 시작을 함께한 '킹덤: 아신전'의 주역들이 제작발표회로 다시 만났습니다

Ashin is the heir of the Northern Yeojin tribe village who lives near the Yalu River. She is also the one person who is closest to the secret of the saengsacho (resurrection plant). Kim Eun Hee reveals that Kingdom: Ashin of the North will be a stepping stone to go beyond Kingdom 3. The sidequel of the hit series 'Kingdom' will be released simultaneously in 190 countries on July 23.

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