Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, And Jang Dong Gun Confirmed For New tvN Drama 'Asadal'

tvN drama “Asadal” (working title) has confirmed its leading actors!

It was revealed earlier in the year that Song Joong Ki, Kim Ji Won, and Jang Dong Gun are in talks to star in the drama.

On July 26, it was announced that their casting is officially confirmed.

“Asadal” is a fantasy period drama about conflict, harmony, and love that take place in a fictional land. It will be written by Kim Young Hyun and Park Sang Yeon, who have worked on popular historical dramas including “The Great Queen Seon Deok,” “Tree with Deep Roots,” and “Six Flying Dragons,” while the PD (producing director) Kim Won Suk has led “Incomplete Life,” “Signal,” and “My Ahjussi.”

Jang Dong Gun plays Ta Gon, a war hero that leads the city to victory. Song Joong Ki is Eun Sum, who was born with the energy of a blue star that brings disaster, while Kim Ji Won will play Tan Ya, who was also born with the destiny of the same star.

“Asadal” is set to premiere on tvN in early 2019.