Netflix to release 'Kingdom' season 2 next year

Global media giant Netflix said Monday its original Korean drama series "Kingdom" will return for a second season next year.

The first season of "Kingdom," a genre-defining six-episode zombie mystery thriller set in the last Korean kingdom of Joseon, premiered globally on the US video streaming service in January.

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"The second season of Netflix's original 'Kingdom' will be released in March next year," the US-based company said in a press release.

In the new season, the story will revolve around the crown prince, Lee Chang, who returns to the palace and delves into a conspiracy.

The main cast of the first season -- Ju Ji-hoon, Bae Doo-na and Ryu Seung-ryong -- will reprise their roles in the second season, according to Netflix. (Yonhap)