Netflix Korea brought the cast of All of Us Are Dead together this Saturday during its 10th-anniversary festival in Seoul and used the event to confirm one of the biggest mysteries left by the first season: Cheong-san is still alive. However, the platform did not show any footage or announce a release date for the second season, which continues to be described simply as coming soon.
This is the cast's first public appearance related to the series since its renewal was announced at Geeked Week in June 2022. The announcement comes after more than four years of scarce information about the project.
The return of Cheong-san, confirmed by the actor himself
The segment, titled What Next?, closed the live broadcast of Netflix Janchi (Netflix Feast), held at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam-dong. It was there that Yoon Chan-young, who plays Lee Cheong-san, personally confirmed that his character did not die at the end of the first season.
According to the transcript and translation of the Netflix Korea live stream, Yoon told the audience: Everyone, do you remember Cheong-san? You might have thought he died, but I, Cheong-san, am still alive.
Park Ji-hu, who plays Nam On-jo, replied on stage: Cheong-san, you were alive. I was really worried you wouldn't come back, because you disappeared last season leaving so many unanswered questions. Yoon replied: I missed you, On-jo.
It is worth remembering that when Netflix confirmed Yoon Chan-young's return to the cast in July 2025, it was not specified how his character would return, leaving open the possibility of flashbacks or a return as a halfbie. The stage appearance clears up that doubt: Cheong-san is alive.
What was revealed about the plot of the second season
The cast also offered some details about the direction of the new season. Park Ji-hu described On-jo as someone terrified by an evolved zombie crisis, but who continues to fight to protect her friends until the end.
This season we follow the stories of our friends, who have grown into impressive college students and adults, and we witness a larger-scale and more intense battle against zombies in the new setting of Seoul, Park teased about the plot.
For her part, Cho Yi-hyun noted that Nam-ra remains a half-zombie wandering around Hyosan, while Lomon joked that Su-hyeok has returned as a wonderful adult after the outbreak at Hyosan High School.
What was not shown: no trailer or release date
Although local media had reported that first images or a teaser would be presented during the event, Netflix did not show any unreleased material or announce a release window. The segment ended with the series described only as coming soon, only on Netflix.
The absence of the series from the Netflix Korean catalog for 2026, added to the fact that filming only concluded in February, reinforces the expectation that the second season will arrive in early 2027, although this date has not been officially confirmed by the platform.
Who was present on stage
The four protagonists returning for the second season took the stage together: Park Ji-hu (Nam On-jo), Yoon Chan-young (Lee Cheong-san), Cho Yi-hyun (Choi Nam-ra), and Lomon (Lee Su-hyeok). Neither the new cast members nor director Lee Jae-kyu participated in this segment of the event.
Summary of the current status of All of Us Are Dead Season 2
The second season was renewed in June 2022 and filming took place between July 2025 and February 2026. New names previously confirmed join the original cast: Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won, and Yoon Ga-yi.
Behind the scenes, director Lee Jae-kyu and screenwriter Chun Sung-il return. The story will move outside of Hyosan High School to a new zombie outbreak in Seoul, with Nam On-jo now a college student. The release date has not yet been officially announced, although it is expected for early 2027.
Frequently asked questions about All of Us Are Dead Season 2
Is Cheong-san confirmed to be alive in All of Us Are Dead Season 2?
Yes. Actor Yoon Chan-young himself confirmed on stage at the Netflix Korea event that his character, Lee Cheong-san, survived the events of the first season.
Was a trailer for All of Us Are Dead Season 2 shown?
No. Despite the expectations generated by local reports, Netflix did not screen any teaser or unreleased footage during the 10th-anniversary event in Seoul.
When does All of Us Are Dead Season 2 premiere?
Netflix has not yet confirmed an official release date. Given that filming ended in February 2026 and the series is not in the 2026 Korean catalog, it is expected to arrive in early 2027.
Which original cast members are returning for the second season?
Returning are Park Ji-hu as Nam On-jo, Yoon Chan-young as Lee Cheong-san, Cho Yi-hyun as Choi Nam-ra, and Lomon as Lee Su-hyeok, all four of whom were present at the Netflix Korea event.
Who are the new actors joining the series?
According to information previously confirmed by Netflix, Lee Min-jae, Kim Si-eun, Roh Jae-won, and Yoon Ga-yi are joining the cast.
Where does the plot of the new season take place?
The story moves outside of Hyosan High School to a new zombie outbreak in Seoul, with Nam On-jo now a college student, as teased by the cast themselves.
