Series synopsis
Arthdal Chronicles, also known as 아스달 연대기 is a South Korean drama action & adventure television series that premiered on tvN on June 1, 2019. It ended on October 22, 2023. It was created by Kim Won-suk, Sang-yeon Park, Kim Young-hyun. It stars Lee Joon-gi, Shin Sae-kyeong, Kim Ji-won and Jang Dong-gun.
In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.
Premise
In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Joon-gi as Eunseom / Saya
- Shin Sae-kyeong as Tanya
- Kim Ji-won as Tanya
- Jang Dong-gun as Tagon
- Song Joong-ki as Eunseom / Saya
- Kim Ok-vin as Taealha
- Cho Seong-ha as Hae Mihol
- Park Hae-joon as Mubaek
Supporting cast
- Go Bo-gyeol as Chaeeun
- Ki Do-hun as Yang Cha
- Yoon Sa-bong as Hae Too-Ak
- Ha Jun as Tachoogan
- 임진웅 as Hae Kkadak
- Shin Seo-Woo as Arok
- Tae Won-seok as Badoru
- Shim Hye-rim
- Song Jae-ryong as Gum Bool
- Hyeon Jin as Chosai
- Jeon Soo-yeon as Hae Yang-woo
- Ok Ji-young as Muteurubeu
Guest cast
- Jung Jae-won as Tagon (young)
- Teo Yoo as Ragaz
- Choo Ja-hyun as Asahon
- JISOO as Saenarae
- Son Sook as Asasakan
- Kim Eui-sung as Sanung
- Park Byung-eun as Danbyeok
- Nichkhun Horvejkul as Rottib
- Song Geon-hee as Black Tongue
- Erika Karata as Karika
- Cho Byeong-kyu as Satenik
- Ko Chang-seok as Tae-ap-dok
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | May 26, 2019 | September 5, 2019 |
| Season 1 | 18 | June 1, 2019 | September 22, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 12 | September 9, 2023 | October 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 26, 2019 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 5, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1: The Children of Prophecy I Sanung and the Saram propose an alliance with the blue-eyed Neanthal, but when things don’t go as expected, Tagon takes command of the Great Hunt. |
June 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
Part 1: The Children of Prophecy II The villagers cast suspicion on Eunseom upon learning that he has dreams. Tanya questions her destiny. Tagon greets his men in an unlikely place. |
June 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Part 1: The Children of Prophecy III Upon finding Doti, Eunseom devises a plan to rescue the Wahan and is dismayed to learn the significance of Igutu - and what this means for him. |
June 8, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Weak Ones Eight years has passed since Tagon took the throne as the second coming of Aramun. Eunseom succeeded in uniting the Ago clans as the second coming of Inaishingi and he leads them to the great war against Arthdal. Meanwhile, Saya must prove his worth to succeed Tagon. |
September 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
War of Twins The first battle between Arthdal, led by Saya, and the united Ago forces, led by Eunseom, takes place in Hanchoa. Eunseom and the Ago forces gets overwhelmed by Arthdal's military power. Meanwhile, Tagon realizes the elevated status of Tanya as the second coming of Asa Sin and begins to feel threatened by her absolute power. |
September 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
Wahan's Lover The united Ago forces faces an unforeseen situation, causing anxiety among its leadership that the alliance, which has been unified for 200 years, may fall apart. Meanwhile, Tanya is confronted with a truly incredible situation. |
September 16, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tvN |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2019 |
| Last aired | October 22, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 21:20:00 |