Kriti Mehrotra
As a Park Jin-Kyung created variety show, Netflix’s ‘Zombieverse’ revolves around a group of celebrities as they embark on a journey to survive in a world that has become plagued with the undead. While this show’s unexpected twists and turns help make it a truly enthralling experience, the cast members’ excellent performance is actually the primary reason behind its popularity. So, now that season 2 of this original has made its way to our screens too, here’s what the cast is up to these days.
Cho Sae-Ho is Living His Best Life Today
As a comedian who has been active in the industry for over two decades, Cho Sae-Ho has achieved wonders and managed to establish a great life for himself. It thus comes as no surprise that he is currently making the most of it by exploring the world, undergoing new experiences, and taking up every new opportunity that comes his way, all the while staying wholly dedicated to his work. As for his personal life, upon announcing his plans to marry his non-celebrity girlfriend in April 2024, he tied the knot with her in a beautiful ceremony at Hotel Shilla in Seoul in October 2024. From what we can tell, they had a beautiful honeymoon in Europe.
Yook Sung-Jae is Still Shining as an Idol
While many only know Yook Sung-Jae as a renowned singer-songwriter and a member of the K-pop boy band BtoB as well as its sub-group, BtoB Blue, the truth is he is also an actor, model, host, and entertainer. He was managed by Cube Entertainment before the latter announced in late 2023 that they would be parting ways upon the completion of his contract, not long after which he signed with iWill Media as an actor. In other words, it appears as if his current focus is being in front of the screens, all the while maintaining his standing as a boy band member, making him an idol through and through.
Kim Ta-Yeon is a Thriving Star
Kim Ta-yeon, better known mononymously as Taeyeon, is a musician through and through. She debuted as a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation in August 2007, but she has since embraced the success it garnered her and made an independent name for herself, too. As if that’s not enough, she is actually a reality star too – not only was she a key player in Netflix’s ‘Zombieverse’ season 2, but she has also starred in ‘Begin Again’ (2019), hosted ‘Queendom 2’ (2022), and been a cast member of ‘Amazing Saturday’ since 2020. We should mention she is primarily still a singer, though, with her most recent single, “Letter to Myself,” released on November 18, 2024.
Kim Seon-Tae Continues to Serve His City and Its People
Although Kim Seon-Tae is a college drop-out – he left his Business degree program at Ajou University – he is a highly respected civil servant who was quickly promoted from Level 6 to Level 9. That’s because this Chungju City Hall Public Relations Office Team member gradually proved his mettle and became known as the “Chunju Man” through social media. His primary platform is actually YouTube, where he started uploading videos of the daily activities of his colleagues, unaware that they would blow up. Since then, this food enthusiast and travel lover has continued serving his city and its people in every way imaginable.
Defconn Prides Himself as an Entertainer
It was back when Defconn, aka Yoo Dae-Joon, was merely 21 that he stepped into the entertainment industry, just to quickly establish a name for himself owing to his sheer uniqueness. After all, this rapper and television personality ensures that everything he does has a bit of comedy in it, which is why even his songs often have innuendoes, indicate he wishes he was more famous, and have recent events as the core topics. Coming to his personal standing, this former host of ‘2 Days & 1 Night’ is still an active part of the industry – in fact, he recently even indicated that he has more projects that’ll make us laugh coming very soon.
Code Kunst is a Musical Genius
Despite being 34 as of writing, Code Kunst, aka Jo Sung-Woo, has achieved incredible heights in the world of music as a composer, singer, as well as producer. He has always maintained that his sole aim is to ensure that his work sparks joy in the hearts of anyone and everyone who listens to it and makes them feel at home, making it clear his original work is simply beautiful. So, with five studio albums under his belt as of writing and several appearances as both a panelist and a contestant on reality shows, this cat dad of two is thriving in every sense of the word.
DinDin is Still Dominating the Music and Television Industry
DinDin, or Lim Cheol, is honestly a very significant part of the Korean music industry. Currently signed with Stone Music Entertainment, the rapper released his latest singles – “Love, But Not Like This,” “Foolin’ Myself,” and “Cried” in 2023. As if that’s not enough, this Superbell Company affiliate even has several television credits under his belt, and he continues to be a part of productions like ‘The Museum of Lives,’ ‘Celebeauty,’ and ‘2 Days & 1 Night.’ He is both a host as well as a contestant across various variety shows.
Tsuki’s Priority is Her Girl Group Today
Although not extremely prominent in ‘Zombieverse’ season 2, Tsuki (or Fukutomi Tsuki) definately left a great impression on fans across the globe. This undeniable pop star has actually been a part of the girl group Billlie since it was established in 2021, and that appears to be her top priority today. Therefore, whether it be their debut album ‘The Billage of Perception: Chapter One’ or their most recent record ‘Appendix: Of All We Have Lost,’ the latter of which was released on October 16, 2024, she has been an active part of it all. She has sadly faced some backlash over not having great stage prsence, but considering the fact she is only 22 as of writing, she is only bound to improve.
Dex is Spreading His Wings as a Content Creator
If we’re being honest, Dex, aka Kim Jin-Young, has arguably been Korea’s favorite reality star ever since he made his Netflix debut on season 2 of ‘Single’s Inferno.’ This former member of the South Korean Navy’s Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) has honestly charmed the entire nation with his mysterious personality, impressive physique, and endearing honesty. It thus comes as no surprise he has since managed to evolve into an online content creator too, with significant presence across Instagtram and a YouTube channel called Dex 101. We should also mention he is a travel and adventure enthusiast, loves motorcycles, and proudly co-owns an entertainment studio by the name of KTHD Studios.
Lee Si-Young is a Family Woman Through and Through
At the age of 42, Lee Si-Young (born Lee Eun-Rae) has lived many lives in the public light – she is not only a former amateur boxer but also an actress as well as a singer. With 10 film credits, 16 television credits, and 2 web shows under her belt, for some of which she even provided the soundtrack, she is now undertaking reality shows. However, this ‘Sweet Home’ star’s priority these days is her family. She has actually been married to her husband Cho Seong-Hyun since September 2017 and they share a beautify boy named Jo Jung-Yoon, who was born in January 2018.
Patricia Yiombi is Embracing Her Life as a Public Figure
Patricia Thona Yiombi is a Congolese-born South Korean refugee who has honestly managed to build an incredible life for herself over the past few years thanks to the power of the Internet. After all, she is a social media personality as well as a reality star, with her Instagram currently boasting over 54K followers and her YouTube channel having thounsands of subscribers too. As for her stint on reality television, she has actually been involved in several projects over the years, including ‘The Zone: Survival Mission,’ ‘HyeMiLeeYeChaePa,’ and of course, ‘Zombieverse.’
Ro Hong-Chul is Thriving in the Entertainment Industry
Ro Hong-chul, aka Noh Hong-chul, is the epitome of an entertiner as well as an entrepreneur. His presence in this Netflix original production has certainly been an unforgettable one considering how he moves from a villian to a victim. It hence comes as no surprise his other projects have been the same, which has even resulted in him being nominated for the Best Entertainment Host award by the Asian Academy Creative Award in 2022. This “Gangnam Style” featured personality’s most recent projects actually include ‘Shopping Cart Savior,’ ‘Where is My Home,’ ‘The Hungry and the Hairy,’ and ‘World Dice Tour.’ As if that’s not enough, he is even the proud owner of an ice-cream brand called Hongcheol Chaekppang, which currently has outlets in Seoul and Gimhae-si.
