20 Best and Thrilling Zombie K-Dramas from Various Years

Kapanlagi.com - Recently, zombie-themed K-dramas have been the talk of the town. This is because zombie-themed K-dramas are always interesting to watch with various thrilling actions in them. One of the newest recommended K-dramas about zombies is ALL OF US ARE DEAD. This zombie K-drama has achieved high ratings and popularity on Netflix.

For those of you who are zombie K-drama fans, this can certainly be the best choice of entertainment at the beginning of the year. However, besides ALL OF US ARE DEAD, there are several other recommended zombie K-dramas that you must know. Curious about what they are? Here, kapanlagi.com summarizes various sources about recommended zombie K-dramas.

1. Latest Recommended Zombie K-Dramas

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There are countless interesting Korean dramas or K-dramas out there. If you're a fan of zombie-themed K-dramas, you definitely need to know the latest titles. There are several recommended zombie-themed K-dramas that have successfully captured the public's attention in 2022. Not only in South Korea, but these recommended zombie-themed K-dramas are also very popular in Indonesia. Want to know what the recommended zombie-themed K-dramas are? Check out the reviews below, KLovers.

1. ALL OF US ARE DEAD

For K-drama fans, one of the latest recommended Korean dramas with a zombie theme is ALL OF US ARE DEAD. This zombie-themed K-drama can be said to be the best opener for early 2022. The synopsis of ALL OF US ARE DEAD revolves around a zombie virus that spreads in a school. The zombie virus becomes uncontrollable and spreads to the surrounding environment. As a result, the government conducts a massive evacuation of its surviving citizens.

Meanwhile, almost all of the students in the school are infected with the zombie virus. However, some of them still have to fight to save themselves. Their struggle becomes more intense as one by one, their friends are infected with the virus and turn into zombies. This zombie-themed K-drama premiered on Netflix on January 28, 2022. With 12 episodes, ALL OF US ARE DEAD is known to be an adaptation of a webtoon titled NOW AT OUR SCHOOL.

2. HAPPINESS

The next recommended zombie drama is HAPPINESS, starring renowned actors Park Hyun-Sik and Han Hyo-Joo. This zombie drama has been airing since the end of 2021 and is still being talked about. The synopsis of HAPPINESS is about the struggle of apartment residents to survive the spread of the zombie virus. Sae Bom and Detective Jung Yi Hyun's happiness of having a new home in the apartment is lost when the zombie virus spreads rapidly. They must also face apartment residents who are suspicious of each other just to survive. Will their struggle end happily? You can watch HAPPINESS on TVN, TVING, iQiyi.

2. Intense Recommended Zombie K-Dramas

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Zombie dramas are always tense as they often face the struggle to survive in the midst of a terrifying zombie outbreak. Here are some tense zombie drama recommendations that you may not have watched yet. Let's check out the following tense zombie drama recommendations KLovers.

3.SWEET HOME

The next recommended zombie drama is SWEET HOME, which aired in 2020 with 10 episodes. SWEET HOME stars famous Korean actors such as Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Do Hyun, and Lee Si Young. The synopsis of SWEET HOME is about Cha Hyun Su's struggle to survive in the midst of a strange outbreak spreading in his neighborhood. He is a teenage orphan who has just moved to a settlement. However, an unexpected incident occurred when people began to turn into monsters. Can Cha Hyun Su survive and be safe? You can watch this recommended drama through Netflix.

4. ZOMBIE DETECTIVE

The next recommended drama about zombies is ZOMBIE DETECTIVE, a horror, mystery, and comedy genre that presents an interesting story not only tense, but also with a touch of comedy in the recommended drama. It tells the story of Kim Moo Young who turns out to be a zombie. He must survive for 2 years by imitating human life. The plot becomes more interesting when Kim Moo Young meets Gong Sun Ji, a freelance detective and TV program writer. ZOMBIE DETECTIVE can be watched through KBS.

3. Best Recommended Zombie K-Dramas

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In addition, there are several other recommended dramas about zombies that are said to be the best. Where these recommended zombie dramas are so popular and played by famous Korean stars. Curious what they are? Let's directly see the reviews below about the best zombie recommended dramas KLovers.

5. KINGDOM

The next recommended drama about the best zombies is KINGDOM. Released in 2019, this zombie recommended drama can be said to be the best of its time. Moreover, starring famous actors such as Kim Hye-jun, Ryoo Seung-Ryong, Ju Ji-Hoon, and others make this zombie-themed drama so popular. It tells the story of a Crown Prince who tries to save his people from a spreading zombie epidemic. In addition, the Crown Prince also wants to reveal the unexpected event that led to the death of his father, the King. KINGDOM consists of 6 episodes that you can watch on Netflix.

6.KINGDOM SEASONS 2

The thrilling and tense story of the Korean drama KINGDOM continues in the second season, which consists of more than 6 episodes. In the second season, the Crown Prince is faced with increasingly difficult situations. The situation becomes even more uncontrollable when the zombie epidemic spreads inside the palace. The zombie epidemic is spreading, while hunger is also rampant in society. At that time, the Crown Prince had to fight harder and bravely make a big decision.

4. Other Recommended Zombie K-Dramas

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The next recommended zombie K-Drama that you can watch is DARK HOLE. Here is the review of this drama:

7. DARK HOLE

The next recommended zombie K-Drama is DARK HOLE. This drama tells the story of a group of people who have to fight to survive and live in the midst of a virus that turns humans into monsters. A detective named Lee Hwa Sun is trapped in the city of Muji, where the terrible virus has already spread. This K-Drama recommendation stars Kim Ok-Vin and Lee Joon-Hyuk with an interesting and intense story. You can watch it on TvN or OCN with 12 episodes.

8. SEARCH

The next zombie K-Drama with an intense story is SEARCH. This zombie drama, released in 2020, has a different storyline compared to previous titles. Besides the story about zombies, this drama also has a military theme, where it is told that there is a battle happening in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

At that time, a group of military search teams were fighting against the appearance of mysterious monsters. At the same time, the teams also had to be on guard in the demilitarized zone between South Korea and North Korea. This is what makes the story even more exciting and intense.

5. Recommended Korean Zombie Dramas in 2023

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Then there is also a Korean zombie drama that will air in 2023. Yes, this drama presents a new story or sequel to the previous Korean zombie drama. Here is a list of Korean zombie dramas that will air in 2023.

9. SWEET HOME SEASON 2 (Coming Soon)

The first Korean zombie drama of 2023 is titled SWEET HOME SEASON 2. Yes, after the success of the first drama, SWEET HOME will return for its second season in 2023. The drama, which is adapted from a webtoon of the same name, tells the story of Cha Hyun Su trying to adapt to his new life. But not long after he moved into the apartment, strange things started to happen. The residents of the apartment suddenly started acting strange.

10. ALL OF US ARE DEAD SEASON 2 (Coming Soon)

And the last Korean zombie drama of 2023 is titled ALL OF US ARE DEAD SEASON 2. This drama even has a trailer, KLovers. The story is about a zombie virus that spreads in a school. However, from the trailer, it seems that ALL OF US ARE DEAD SEASON 2 will have a wider scope.

11. THE BEQUEATHED (Coming Soon)

Then, the second Korean zombie drama in 2023 is titled THE BEQUEATHED. Yes, this drama is the work of the director of the film TRAIN TO BUSAN. Drama THE BEQUEATHED tells the story of a woman who inherits a grave mysteriously when her family history begins to unravel. And on the other side, villagers turn into zombies with unknown symptoms. It becomes an event that will be very exciting for you to follow.

6. Recommended Korean Zombie Movies

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In addition to dramas, Korea also has many zombie film titles that are no less attention-grabbing. Like dramas, these films also present exciting and tense stories. Here are some recommended Korean zombie film titles.

12. TRAIN TO BUSAN

TRAIN TO BUSAN is also considered one of the best zombie films. Starring Gong Yo, Kim Su-An, Ma Dong-seok, Jung Yu-Mi, and others, this recommended zombie film was released in 2016. The story is about a father and husband who survives to reunite with his daughter and wife when a zombie outbreak occurs. Seok Woo and his daughter board a train to Busan. However, unexpected events occur when the passengers on the train turn into zombies and spread quickly. As a result, Seok Woo and his daughter struggle to survive. The film received high ratings and won a series of prestigious awards.

13. RAMPANT

RAMPANT is a recommended Korean zombie film that cannot be missed. This zombie film, like the drama Kingdom, is set in a kingdom. The story is quite similar, about a crown prince named Lee Chung who fights against a zombie outbreak and political intrigue within the kingdom that corners him. Nevertheless, RAMPANT still presents a different thrilling sensation from KINGDOM, so it's still a shame to miss.

14.PENNISULA

Next, there is a Korean zombie film called PENNISULA. This zombie film is a sequel to the film TRAIN TO BUSAN. It tells the story of a zombie outbreak that continues to spread in South Korea. A young man named Jung-seok flees to Hong Kong to save himself. In his escape, he eventually has to return to Korea for a mission, to take over a truck that was left behind in the middle of Seoul, which has been filled with zombies.

15. ALIVE

The next and final recommendation is ALIVE. This film tells the story of a gamer named Joon Woo who is trapped in an apartment and tries to save himself from a zombie outbreak. At that time, Joon Woo had to survive in the midst of a situation that became increasingly difficult due to dwindling food and drink supplies. In addition, the situation also became more severe and tense. Can he survive and save himself?

7. Other Korean Zombie Movies

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Not only the recommended movies and dramas about zombies above, there are still other interesting shows. Although some are quite old, the stories are still exciting to watch until now.

16. THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE (2019)

If you are looking for Korean movie recommendations about zombies, THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE could be the answer. Different from the scary zombie image, this film presents a helpless zombie figure. Even, the comedy and affection elements are stronger in this film. The zombie figure that enters a village even forms friendship with a family.

Initially, the family intended to sell the zombie bite that was considered to increase vitality. However, the zombie virus infects all the villagers and spreads to the city. You will be amazed at how the characters perform mass vaccination to eradicate this zombie "disease". Therefore, the film THE ODD FAMILY: ZOMBIE ON SALE is one of the recommended zombie comedy movies that you should not miss. You can watch it on iQIYI.

17. THE WAILING (2016)

Next, THE WAILING is also one of the recommended Korean zombie movies that you should not miss. In general, this drama tells the story of a group of police officers who track a series of supernatural events that disturb Gokseong, a small fishing town in South Korea.

The case began when a mysterious stranger came to the town. Shortly thereafter, the zombie virus spread to all villages considered as a curse of evil spirits in the area. Various parties began to act to find a solution. Not only about tension, you will also witness various stunning Korean cultural elements. You can watch the complete story on

18. SEOUL STATION (2016)

Talking about Korean zombie movie recommendations, SEOUL STATION is definitely not to be missed. A film directed by Yeon Sang Ho, this story is about homeless people at Seoul Station turning into blood-thirsty zombies. From this incident, the zombie virus quickly spreads throughout the city, causing chaos. In this film, there is a character named Hye Sun who flees with her boyfriend Gi Woong from her father's pursuit. The three of them must try to save themselves from the zombie chase. The full story can be seen on Prime Video. 19. MR.ZOMBIE (2018)

MR.ZOMBIE is also one of the recommended Korean zombie films that you shouldn't miss. Not only thrilling, the story in this film also has a touch of comedy. In general, the film tells the story of a father named Yeong Cheol who loses his job. Later, he is bitten and turned into a zombie. However, on the other hand, he still tries to help his wife and child who are affected by poverty. This story will likely touch your heart and bring tears to your eyes. 20. ZOMBIE SCHOOL (2014)

ZOMBIE SCHOOL is one of the interesting Korean zombie film recommendations to watch. The thrilling story also has comedic elements. It should be noted that the story of this film is inspired by a real-life incident in South Korea regarding a livestock virus. The problem started when a pig infected with the virus bit a school teacher, turning them into a zombie. The outbreak then quickly spread in the school. The complete story of this movie can be watched on bilibili.tv.

Those are some recommended movie and drama titles about zombies that you can choose to watch. Moreover, there are many thrilling actions and moral messages contained in the Korean zombie drama above.

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