Helmed by director Lee Jae Kyoo, Korean zombie series All of Us Are Dead became a massive hit after it was released on the streaming giant on Jan 28. With the survival series about high school fighting hordes of zombies in school, Jae Kyoo topped the ranks for 25 countries! 

Park Ji Hoo plays the role of On Jo who is a longtime crush on her childhood best friend, Cheong San, played by Yoon Chan Young. In an interview, the 18-year-old actress from Daegu revealed the scene where she thought Yoon Chan Young was a true actor. 

It was the scene after the kiss between Onjo and Cheong San, where Cheong San sacrifices himself to save his friends. He happily turns into a zombie after he learns On Jo likes his back. 

Many fans have found this scene cringey, but to Park Ji Hoo, it showed Yoon Chan Young’s acting range. She found him sincere in his role and his character. 

Although the cast of All of Us Are Dead is quite young, it may come as a surprise to fans to know Ji Hoo is the youngest. However, at 18 she already has a critically acclaimed project, House of Hummingbird, to her name. Chan Young, 20 made his debut back in 2013 and his most notable role has been in Do You Like Brahms before All of Us Are Dead. 

The difference between the Webtoon and the series All of Us Are Dead

The zombie thriller is based on a popular Webtoon, Now at Our School, penned by Jong Dong Geun. The most obvious difference between the show and the Webtoon is the use of smartphones which weren’t so prevalent in 2009, the time of the Webtoon’s release. 

Jae Kyoo kept the basic storyline the same but changed some events and characters’ personalities to engage the viewers.

“However, you might get the feeling that the show is different from the original as far as the specific situations that happen to some of the kids as well as what each of the characters are like,” he says.

What do you think of the kiss scene between On Jo and Choeng San? Were you as impressed with Ji Hoo? Let us know in the comments below.