ARTHDAL CHRONICLES

Arthdal Chronicles
Also known as: Aseudal Chronicles / Asadal Chronicles / The Chronicles of Aseudal
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Episodes: 18 (To Be Confirmed)
Broadcast network: tvN
Broadcast period: 2019-June-01 to 2019-July-28
Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:00


Synopsis

The drama revolves around the power struggles, love and conflict within four characters in the ancient city of Asdal, the capital of Gojoseon.

Eun Sum (Song Joong Ki), was born with the destiny of bringing destruction to Aseudal. Because his mother fought to save him, he goes through all sorts of adversities as he grows up. A few years later, he returns to Aseudal to fulfill his destiny.

Ta Gon (Jang Dong Gun), is a war hero and the most powerful person in Aseudal. He has paved the way for Aseudal to become a very prosperous nation. He is admired as he is feared. He long dreams of becoming the first king of Aseudal.

Tan Ya (Kim Ji Won), was born with the same fate as Eun Sum, their fates are both intertwined. She has also gone through many adversities over the course of her life, She is very clear about what her mission will be. Her greatest ambition is to rise in political power.

Tae Ha (Kim Ok Bin), a woman who is the last descendant of the Noeantal, a race completely different from humans. Her ambition knows no bounds.

Cast

Main Cast

Song Joong Ki as Eun Sum
– Kim Ye Joon as Eun Som (young)
Jang Dong Gun as Ta Gon
– Jung Jae Won (정제원) as Ta Gon (young)
Kim Ji Won as Tan Ya
– Heo Jung Eun as Tan Ya (young)
Kim Ok Bin as Tae Ha

Supporting Cast

Jo Sung Ha as Mi Hol
Choi Moo Sung as San Wook
Park Byung Eun as Dan Byuk
Yoo Tae Oh (유태오)
Go Bo Kyul
Park Hae Joon
Son Sook
Shin Joo Hwan
Kim Ho Jung

Cameo

Choo Ja Hyun as Asahon


Production Credits

Production Companies: Samhwa Networks, Studio Dragon & KPJ Corporation
Director: Kim Won Suk (before that is Kim Jin Won)
Screenwriters: Kim Young Hyun, Park Sang Yun