'All of Us Are Dead' Premiered 3 Years Ago Today, Here are 10 More Zombie K-Dramas You'll Enjoy
It has been three years since All of Us Are Dead first thrilled viewers worldwide with its unique premise of zombies overrunning a high school. Garnering over 474 million hours of view time in its first 30 days on Netflix, it became the fifth most popular non-English series on the platform during its initial 28 days.
Beyond the impressive numbers, its focus on young students fighting back against their undead peers captured fans’ imaginations. Although a season two is confirmed, filming is delayed until 2025.
Until then, here are 10 other zombie-related (or similarly themed) K-dramas to tide you over.
1. Revenant (2023)
2. Duty After School (2023)
3. Zombieverse (2023)
4. Dark Hole (2021)
 and Yoo Tae-han (Lee Joon-hyuk) both have to survive. They fight for their lives against the human-turned-mutants caused by breathing in the black smoke.</p>
<p>Though the show tends to suffer from some pacing issues, <em>Dark Hole</em> is an exciting experience that will thrill viewers from start to finish. The story and premise are all-around engaging, keeping viewers intrigued with the twists that occur throughout the show. After all, mutants are a step above zombies.</p><div class=)
5. Sweet Home (2020-2024)
When a tragedy strikes and kills his family, leaving him all alone, Cha Hyun-su (Song Kang) moves into an apartment complex known as the Green Home. However, one night, monsters begin appearing within and outside the complex, and Hyun-su must team up with the other residents so that they may all have a chance at survival.
Based on a webcomic of the same name, Sweet Home is a frightening K-drama that will leave viewers cowering in fear of the dark. Its CGI and monsters are terrifying, which is a gigantic pro, considering sometimes one or the other is not up to par with modern standards. Though not your ordinary monster story, Sweet Home has a complicated yet understandable plot that viewers won’t be able to get enough of.
6. Zombie Detective (2020)
, it’s to return to work as a detective and find his murderer. Though he has no memories of his past self or who he was, Min-ho attempts to rediscover himself. Gong Sun-ji (Park Ju-hyun) learns his secret and helps him solve cases, all while attempting to uncover the mystery behind zombies.</p>
<p><em>Zombie Detective</em> by premise alone is such a fun idea. It’s hilariously executed, and none can be expected less from Choi Jin-hyuk, who is known for his genuinely hilarious roles in <em>Mr. Queen</em>, <em>Emergency Couple</em>, and <em>Tunnel</em>. Still, <em>Zombie Detective</em> is a worthwhile watch if you’re not looking for anything too serious. A fun zombie show from start to end, <em>Zombie Detective</em> is the next best thing.</p><div class=)
7. Squid Game (2021-2025)
 sneaks into his father’s chambers and realises that he does not have smallpox as previously claimed; rather, something more dismal is afoot. Lee Chang must escape with his bodyguard in an attempt to find the royal physician. Meanwhile, the outbreak spreads even further.</p>
<p>A period piece combined with a zombie outbreak, <em>Kingdom</em> seamlessly merges historical drama with terrifying undead action. Ju Ji-hoon’s portrayal of a desperate crown prince is compelling, making <em>Kingdom</em> one of the most memorable entries in the genre. For viewers who crave historical settings and relentless zombie tension, this show is an absolute must-watch.</p>
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<p>Whether you’re itching for more undead action, craving high-stakes tension, or simply want another K-drama fix, these 10 titles offer plenty of thrills and chills to hold you over until <em>All of Us Are Dead</em> season two finally lands.</p>
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