My Daughter Is a Zombie is a popular South Korean webtoon that blends comedy, family drama, and supernatural elements. Created by Yun-chang Lee, the story became widely loved for its unique premise: a father secretly raising the last remaining zombie in the world. Its success has led to an animated adaptation and a major live-action film released in 2025, expanding the story’s reach even more.
The story is set one year after South Korea has finally recovered from a massive zombie outbreak. The world believes the crisis is over—except for one family. Jeong-hwan, an ordinary father, hides an extraordinary truth: his teenage daughter, Soo-ah, is still a zombie. She is the last of her kind, and Jeong-hwan devotes his life to keeping her safe, hidden, and as normal as possible.
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Despite her condition, Soo-ah shows moments of humanity. With enough food and emotional regulation, she briefly regains her clarity—behaving almost like a regular girl. Jeong-hwan, determined to protect her, trains her to control her impulses, hoping she will one day regain full humanity.
Adding to the family dynamic is Soo-ah’s grandmother, Bam-soon, whose tough love and hilarious discipline methods bring both humor and warmth. Together, the trio navigates danger, secrecy, and the challenges of raising a “zombie child” in a human world.
Animated Series
The animated adaptation introduced the story to younger audiences, maintaining the webtoon’s light-hearted, comedic tone with short, fast-paced episodes.
Live-Action Film (2025)
The 2025 film adaptation brought major attention to the story. Directed by Pil Gam-seong, the movie stars Jo Jung-suk as the devoted father Jeong-hwan, Choi Yu-ri as Soo-ah, and Lee Jung-eun as the strong-willed grandmother.
The film is visually warm and colorful, designed like a modern fairy tale with a seaside village setting and a charming red-roofed house. Rather than leaning into horror, the movie highlights the emotional heart of the story—family, acceptance, and love—making it accessible to all ages. The film became one of the year’s biggest family-friendly hits.
My Daughter Is a Zombie has been widely praised for its originality, emotional storytelling, and fun mixture of horror and comedy. Both the webtoon and the live-action adaptation have earned strong fanbases for their warm portrayal of family, especially the touching bond between father and daughter.
The film, in particular, received attention for its charming visual style, heartfelt performances, and faithful adaptation of the beloved source material.
