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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
All Of Us Are Dead Season 2: Squid Game Stars Join The Hit Zombie Thriller - Check Full Cast And Plot
All Of Us Are Dead Season 2 Updates: The production has commenced on Season 2 of Netflix's 'All of Us Are Dead', the Korean Zombie thriller that emerged as a global hit following its release in 2022, reported Variety. The series, adapted from Joo Dong-geun's acclaimed web comic, was a breakout success for its makers. It accumulated over 560 million viewing hours within 28 days of preiemre and securing spots in Top 10 non-English TV rankings across more than 90 countries, reported Variety. Season 2 will shift focus to university-aged protagonist Nam On-jo, portrayed by returning star Park Ji-hu, now navigating life as a Seoul college student while grappling with lingering trauma from her high school survival ordeal. Watch The Video Below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix) The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a fresh wave of infection strikes the city, forcing On-jo into a desperate battle for survival, reported Variety. According to the outlet, the sophomore season introduces several new faces to the cast. Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, and Yoon Ga-i join as a trio of battle-hardened university seniors who have developed their own survival strategies. Adding further intrigue to the mix is Roh Jae-won, who takes on the role of Han Du-seok, a leader of the National Intelligence Service team whose involvement promises to introduce new layers of tension into the storyline. The season will also explore the current circumstances of original Hyosan outbreak survivors, including Cheong-san (Yoon Chan-young), Nam-ra (Cho Yi-hyun), and Su-hyeok (Lomon), as they confront the challenges of post-outbreak life while facing the resurgence of the infection, reported Variety. Behind the camera, the directing duo of Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su return to helm the next instalment, working from a script penned by returning writer Chun Sung-il.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Production of YA Zombie Series All of Us Are Dead Season 2 Is Now Underway
Netflix has officially greenlit production on Season 2 of All of Us Are Dead, the world-breaking South Korean YA zombie horror that swept the globe in 2022. Based on Joo Dong-geun's hit webtoon, the show became one of the biggest non-English hits ever on Netflix, receiving massive global buzz and a passionate fanbase eager for more. A Global Breakout Hit Returns When All of Us Are Dead premiered, it accumulated over 560 million hours watched in its first 28 days, a mammoth amount that placed it on Netflix's Top 10 most-viewed non-English shows of all time. It also entered the Top 10 in more than 90 countries, proving that its mix of horror, emotion, and high school angst had real global appeal. Now, production has commenced officially for Season 2 with familiar faces returning and new ones joining as the zombie apocalypse begins to spread outside Hyosan. Returning Survivors and Emerging Threats Back in their Season 1 roles are Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and Lomon, who took on the central group of students who survived the zombie apocalypse at Hyosan High. They are now confronting a chilling new installment after their lives were forever changed during the frightening events of the first season. Season 2 begins with Nam On-jo (Park Ji-hu) a university student in Seoul, where she is still haunted by the trauma and loss of her high school days. But with a new outbreak of infections hitting the city, she again finds herself struggling to survive, this time with no friends by her side. Yoon Chan-young's Lee Cheong-san, Cho Yi-hyun's Choi Nam-ra, and Lomon's Lee Su-hyeok come back with new storylines, each handling the impact of the first outbreak differently. A New Generation of Survivors Season 2 introduces a new set of cast members which include: Lee Min-jae (Weak Hero: Class 2) as Yong Ma-ru Kim Si-eun (Squid Game Season 2) as So Ju-ran Roh Jae-won (Squid Game Seasons 2 & 3) as Han Du-seok Yoon Ga-i as Lee Jong-a These new characters, a majority of which are university students, have managed to weather the zombie-ridden world with creative and desperate means. On-jo's dynamics with her seniors provide a new emotional layer, while Han Du-seok, as a team leader with the National Intelligence Service, provides political intrigue and action-packed suspense to the plot. Behind the Scenes: Creative Team and Production Season 2 is once more directed by director Lee JQ (Daily Dose of Sunshine) and co-director Kim Nam-su, with Chun Sung-il serving the series' writer role again. Chun, who is also the writer of King the Land, brings back his special talent of including character building in survival art at high stakes. FILM MONSTER Co., Ltd takes charge of the production along with SLL Joongang Co., Ltd, KIMJONGHAK PRODUCTION Co., Ltd, and NPIO Entertainment Co., Ltd. What's Next for the All of Us Are Dead Universe? As the infection spreads from the little town of Hyosan to the city of Seoul, Season 2 can only bring more epic scale, deeper character development, and more intense survival horror. With its existing cast and a new shot of faces injected into it, stakes are higher than ever before, and so is the hype. Fans can expect new interpretations of the zombie genre as All of Us Are Dead continue to mix social commentary, teen drama, and nail-biting action in a quintessentially Korean fashion. Season 2 is yet to be announced, but with production already in motion, the walking dead will be back again soon enough. The post Production of YA Zombie Series All of Us Are Dead Season 2 Is Now Underway appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More. Solve the daily Crossword
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Squid Game" Stars Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won Join "All of Us Are Dead" Season 2
Yara Sameh Production has commenced on Season 2 of Netflix's 'All of Us Are Dead,' the Korean YA zombie thriller that emerged as a global phenomenon following its 2022 debut. The series, adapted from Joo Dong-geun's acclaimed web comic, delivered massive international success in its freshman season, accumulating over 560 million viewing hours within 28 days of premiere and securing spots in the Top 10 non-English TV rankings across more than 90 countries. Season 2 will shift focus to university-aged protagonist Nam On-jo, portrayed by returning star Park Ji-hu, now navigating life as a Seoul college student while grappling with lingering trauma from her high school survival ordeal. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when a fresh wave of infection strikes the city, once again forcing On-jo into a desperate battle for survival. The sophomore season introduces several new faces to the ensemble. Lee Min-jae ('Weak Hero: Class 2'), Kim Si-eun ('Squid Game' Season 2), and Yoon Ga-i join as a trio of battle-hardened university seniors who have developed their survival strategies. Adding further intrigue to the mix is Roh Jae-won ('Squid Game' Seasons 2, 3), who takes on the role of Han Du-seok, a National Intelligence Service team leader whose involvement promises to inject new layers of tension into the storyline. The season will also explore the current circumstances of original Hyosan outbreak survivors, including Cheong-san (Yoon Chan-young), Nam-ra (Cho Yi-hyun), and Su-hyeok (Lomon), as they confront the challenges of post-outbreak life while facing the resurgence of the infection. Behind the camera, the directing duo of Lee JQ ('Daily Dose of Sunshine') and Kim Nam-su return to helm the sophomore installment, working from a script penned by returning writer Chun Sung-il ('King the Land'). The announcement reinforces Netflix's aggressive expansion in Korean content production. Recent Netflix Korea successes include 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' starring IU and Park Bo-gum, 'Culinary Class Wars,' and the record-breaking 'Squid Game' Season 3 which helped drive the streamer's continued Korean content investment. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Season two of Korean zombie series 'All of Us Are Dead' begins production
NEW DELHI: Streaming service Netflix has announced that the much-awaited second season of the Korean zombie thriller series "All of Us Are Dead" has started production. The streamer shared the news on its official social media handles. "Just when you thought you were back to normal life, a new zombie virus swallows Seoul. 'All of Us Are Dead' season two in production," Netflix posted on Instagram along with a teaser video. "All of Us Are Dead", a young-adult series, debuted on Netflix in 2022 to international success. It was based on the legendary webtoon by Joo Dong-geun and amassed over 560 million viewing hours on Netflix within 28 days of its premiere.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Season two of Korean zombie series All of Us Are Dead begins production
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Streaming service Netflix has announced that the much-awaited second season of the Korean zombie thriller series 'All of Us Are Dead" has started production. The streamer shared the news on its official social media handles. 'Just when you thought you were back to normal life, a new zombie virus swallows Seoul. 'All of Us Are Dead' season two in production," Netflix posted on Instagram along with a teaser video. 'All of Us Are Dead", a young-adult series, debuted on Netflix in 2022 to international success. It was based on the legendary webtoon by Joo Dong-geun and amassed over 560 million viewing hours on Netflix within 28 days of its premiere. Set in a high school, the series was about its student navigating a deadly virus outbreak, which turns people into zombies. The second season will feature returning cast members, including Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, and Lomon. Additionally, new cast members joining this season are Lee Min-jae, Yoon Ga-i and 'Squid Game" actors Kim Si-eun and Roh Jae-won, as the outbreak spreads to a new location and a new group of characters is forced into the fight, said a press release. Netflix also shared the official logline for season two. 'But when a new wave of infection suddenly hits Seoul, she finds herself trapped in another deadly fight for survival — this time without the people she once depended on," it read. The second season will be helmed by Lee JQ and Kim Nam-su, who also directed the first season. It is written by Chun Sung-il of 'King the Land" and 'Your Honor" fame. PTI SMR RB RB view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 11:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
