All of Us Are Dead Season 2: Everything You Need to Know

Summary:

• All of Us Are Dead is a Korean hit series that stands in line with such gems as Squid Game and Kill Boksoon.
• The second season of the show was officially confirmed last summer and is currently in pre-production.
• Season 2 is scheduled to begin filming in the first quarter of 2024.

South Korea is standing tall on the global entertainment stage as K-dramas steal the spotlight, and Netflix, the powerhouse streaming giant, is leading the charge. From the nail-biting Squid Game to the heartbreaking Kill Boksoon, Korean content on Netflix has become the heartbeat of international entertainment.

A standout gem in this dazzling collection is All of Us Are Dead, the zombie horror series that left us hungry for more. With Season 2 on the way, let's dive into the juicy details of this undead sensation.

Flashback to Season 1

All of Us Are Dead began its infectious journey as a zombie horror series based on the webtoon Now at Our School by Joo Dong-geun. With Lee Jae Gyoo, known for his magic in creating TV series like Beethoven Virus, Trap, and King 2 Hearts, at the helm, the series plunged us into the chaos of a zombie virus running rampant in a school.

Imagine a small group of trapped students fighting tooth and nail against the flesh-eating horde, and you'll have the hit series that redefined the zombie apocalypse genre.

The first season was an emotional rollercoaster, highlighting the survival of several characters as the majority of Hyosan High School perished in the zombie plague, wiped out by the Korean military's strategic bombing. The show ended with the survivors sheltering in a camp, waiting for the green light to return to Hyosan.

When Netflix officially picked up the show for a second season last summer, there was much buzz, as the announcement teased the possibility of seeing what happens next with the survivors of Hyosan High School, and whether they manage to get back on track after the deadly zombie invasion.

While the release schedule for Season 2 is shrouded in mystery as of November 2023, the good news is that South Korean content remained untouched by the Hollywood strikes. Park Ji-hu, the beloved On-jo, spilled the beans in a Teen Vogue interview in March 2023, revealing that Season 2 cameras hadn't started rolling yet.

If predictions hold true, we could be looking at fresh episodes in 2024, with whispers suggesting that filming will begin in the first half of that year.

Season 2 will also bring back a number of familiar faces, including the main survivors and, in an eyebrow-raising twist, Yoon Chan-young, the seemingly deceased Cheong-san from Season 1.

All of Us Are Dead Season 2 Plot

Director Lee Jae-kyoo has been teasing us with hints about the plot, stating that the aftermath of the Hyosan bombing will set the stage for Season 2 and push beloved characters into uncharted territory. Nam-ra, the intriguing half-zombie, half-human "hambie" who was infected but defied the odds, retained her humanity while gaining supercharged strength and endurance.

As she reunites with her fellow survivors, a chilling revelation comes to light — there are more human-zombie hybrids, just like her. The ticking time bomb? As she struggles to resist the primal urges, the stage gets set for a possible new outbreak.

Fans can get ready for new races of zombies — immune and immortal — that promise to be an exciting expansion of the storyline. If Season 1 was all about the survival of the humans, Season 2 is gearing up to delve into the survival of the zombies.

When Will Season 2 Hit the Screens?

In the midst of persistent rumors about the filming and release of Season 2, the series is currently in pre-production. The speculated start date of filming for the second season is early 2024, with an expected wrap in the second quarter of that year.

As the undead saga of All of Us Are Dead unfolds, fans are on the edge of their seats, ready for more twists, turns and, of course, zombies. Stay tuned for updates on Netflix's undead roller coaster.

Sources: Instagram, Teen Vogue, The Korea Herald