The long-awaited update was revealed through a special behind-the-scenes video showing the cast at a table read — both the familiar faces from Season 1 and new actors joining the highly anticipated second installment. Returning stars include Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and Lomon. New cast members such as Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won, and Yoon Ga-i are also set to breathe fresh life — and likely more chaos — into the zombie-infested world.
Originally released on January 28, 2022, All of Us Are Dead quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched Korean dramas, following the global phenomenon Squid Game. The show combined teenage drama, survival horror, and emotional storytelling, earning a massive fanbase. It left viewers with a cliffhanger that hinted the zombie outbreak might be far from over.
Fans React: “Still in Production?”
Despite the hype, many fans online weren’t exactly cheering — at least not right away.“Wait, wasn’t this announced three years ago?” one comment read on X (formerly Twitter). Others chimed in, echoing the sentiment that Netflix had already said the second season was “in production” as early as 2022, only for nothing to come out years later.
“Three and a half years and it’s still a table read?” another fan joked.
But not all reactions were negative. Some netizens expressed renewed excitement after seeing the returning cast and learning about the newcomers. “The wait might just be worth it,” one fan posted. “The new cast looks solid — can’t wait to see what kind of characters they’ll bring.”
Why Season 2 Could Be Even Better
While plot details are still under wraps, there are plenty of reasons to be excited. For one, the surviving characters are expected to return to a world still grappling with the aftermath of the outbreak. Season 1 ended with some of the infected developing unusual abilities — a hint that the zombie virus might have evolved.With a bigger budget, a fresh storyline, and new characters, fans are hoping for more action, suspense, and perhaps even a deeper dive into the origins of the virus. Rumors suggest that Season 2 may explore how the government handles the outbreak long-term — and what happens when the infection spreads beyond Hyosan.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, director Lee Jae-kyoo hinted that the next season would focus more on the “survivors and the evolved zombies,” giving the story a darker and more action-packed tone.
A Korean ‘High School of the Dead’?
All of Us Are Dead has often been compared to the Japanese anime High School of the Dead — and for good reason. Both series revolve around high school students trying to survive a zombie apocalypse while society collapses around them. The similarities in tone, pacing, and setting have led some fans to call the Korean series a live-action, spiritual cousin of the anime.In a feature by Collider, critics noted that while All of Us Are Dead drew inspiration from its anime predecessor, it brought a uniquely Korean perspective — one focused more on social dynamics, bullying, and youth resilience.
Sure, it’s been a long wait — and yes, fans have every right to be skeptical after three and a half years of anticipation. But with Netflix officially confirming production and teasing a fresh batch of chaos, Season 2 is shaping up to be one worth waiting for.
Whether you're in it for the thrills, the emotional drama, or just the zombies, it looks like All of Us Are Dead is finally coming back from the dead — and this time, it’s going to bite even harder.
Sources:
Netflix Table Read Video Announcement (YouTube, July 2025)
The Hollywood Reporter - “All of Us Are Dead Director Talks Season 2 Ideas”
Collider - “Korean Zombie Thriller All of Us Are Dead Compared to High School of the Dead”
Fan Comments from X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit threads on r/KDRAMA and r/netflix
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