Zombieverse

A sudden zombie virus sweeps across Korea, and a group of well known personalities are dropped into a high-stakes reality competition where survival is the prize. Instead of scripted scares, the show puts Lee Si-young, Noh Hong-chul, Dex, DinDin, Tsuki and others in scenarios that mix puzzles, physical tasks and tactical decision making while undead threats loom. Contestants form quick alliances, trade favors, bluff and test limits as they chase objectives laid out by producers, all under the pressure of dwindling time and resources. The format keeps outcomes uncertain, focusing on how players adapt and use their skills rather than on gore or plot twists.

Released in 2023, Zombieverse was created by Park Jin-kyung and Moon Sang-don as a Korean reality series that leans into genre mashups, featuring familiar faces from variety and music circles who appear as themselves.

Critical reaction has been mixed, reflected in its 6.0/10 user rating from 53 votes. Viewers tended to praise the chemistry among the cast and moments of genuine tension, while some critics pointed to uneven pacing and rules that sometimes felt arbitrary. The series centers on themes of trust under pressure, strategy in competition, and how personality affects decision making when stakes are framed as life or death.

While it didn't break into mainstream award seasons, Zombieverse carved out a niche audience, especially among fans who like to see celebrities tested in unusual formats. Its survival-game setup and playful use of zombie tropes sparked online conversations about how far reality TV can push genre blending, and it encouraged comparisons with other hybrid shows that mix competition with scripted horror elements.