K-dramas have spoilt the viewers in so many ways that it is hard to keep a count. Don’t tell us you have never imagined yourself having an alien fall in love with you or you turning into a K-drama character whose soul wakes up in the body of a different person in the Joseon era. Although it’s a universal truth that these are merely empty desires which have absolutely no possibility of coming true, we can’t restrain ourselves from imagining such scenarios, can we?
After watching K-dramas and K-movies like ‘All of Us Are Dead’ and ‘Train to Busan’, respectively, the idea of playing the adventurous game of surviving a zombie apocalypse sounds pretty fun, especially if you love action-thriller shows! Here are the top seven K-drama male leads who can not only survive a zombie apocalypse but also save the people from these monstrous beings!
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7. Healer: Seo Jung Ho
Played by: Ji Chang Wook
Seo Jung Hoo, who is known for his codename Healer, is another potential K-Drama lead who can use his incredible fighting skills and unmatchable wit to survive a zombie apocalypse. Not to mention, he is equipped with gadgets powered by advanced technology, which helps him achieve anything that he wishes. With his senses and fighting skills like a beast, Jung Ho is a top-notch agent who can accomplish any task assigned to him perfectly!
Well, he restrains himself from committing a grave crime like murder but killing supernatural beings who aren’t even alive in the first place shouldn’t be considered a violation of his rules, should it be? He is determined, full of confidence, capable of taking quick decisions, and shows up at the right place at the right moment— all of which are essential for surviving an apocalypse.
6. Descendants of the Sun: Yoo Shi Jin
Played by: Song Joong Ki
Summoning Captain Yoo Shi Jin, the leader of the special forces team, Alpha, during a zombie apocalypse might be a decision you will never regret, for, other than the fact that he is human, Yoo Shi Jin has absolutely no potential weakness! A k-drama male lead who is an elite special forces soldier and has experienced wars more number of times than spending days with his girlfriend, he obviously has a sense of responsibility towards the citizens of his country.
When the Captain puts on his all-black uniform during a mission with his team and firmly points his gun at the rivals, don’t tell us he doesn’t look like a ‘soldier in shining armor’! On multiple occasions, we have witnessed how he is willing to sacrifice his life for the sake of patriotism. He is smart, confident, and has an ability to make quick decisions, which is one of his most important characteristics which makes him a potential candidate for fighting off the zombies!
5. Happiness: Jung Yi Hyun
Played by: Park Hyung Sik
For someone who has fought scores of zombies using just a baseball bat, Jung Yi Hyun is definitely a reliable choice during a zombie apocalypse. Not to mention, he has the support of one of the most badass female lead characters, Yoon Sae Bam who can make anyone pee in their pants (literally) with her unapologetic personality! He plays the character of an athlete aspirant turned detective after suffering from an injury. Yi Hyun moves into a new apartment complex with his high school friend and special agent, Yoon Sae Bam, as a couple. However, soon after this, the city shuts down due to the spread of a mysterious disease that turns men into blood-thirsty monsters.
Moreover, the whole complex is forced into quarantine, leaving the residents to survive or die with the zombies. It’s then that Jung Yi Hyun takes the matter into his hands to keep the residents safe. Not only is he fearless and strong but also kind and selfless, looking after both the sane residents of the apartment as well as the infected ones. Even when he himself gets infected while saving someone else, he makes sure not to hurt anyone. Instead, he uses it to his advantage in order to protect the lives of his dear ones.
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4. Scholar Who Walks the Night: Kim Sung Yeol
Played by: Lee Joong Gi
Kim Sung Yeol is a young nobleman and a close friend of the Crown Prince of Joseon, who loses his life fighting against an evil vampire Gwi who sits even above the King. But who cares about it when he has got himself resurrected as a vampire! However, unlike Gwi, who is a bloodthirsty vampire wishing to establish a rule over humans, Sung Yeol becomes a guardian vampire who fights against the evil power while still keeping the human in him alive. A fantastical one-man-army like him, who has the power of immortality as well, can definitely survive a zombie apocalypse!
3. Tale of the Nine-Tailed: Lee Yeon
Played by: Lee Dong Wook
Lee Yeon is a former mountain spirit and the guardian of Baekdudaegan, who is equipped with superpowers enough to make any rival taste the dirt. He turns into an Afterlife Immigrant Officer who looks for evil supernatural creatures living around the mortal world and kills them while waiting for the past love of his life to reincarnate. As a 600 years old nine-tailed fox, he is so strong that he can defeat any fantasy creature, let alone human beings, with his superpowers and his bratty attitude!
Lee Yeon might sulk about minor inconveniences like not being able to have his favorite mint chocolate ice cream but hunting down criminals in modern-day and dealing with mysterious mythical creatures is indeed a sight not worth missing! He is kind and faithful, and other than being vulnerable to evening primrose growing above tombs, he has no other weaknesses. Not only can an unparalleled character like him survive an apocalypse but also protect the entire population.
2. My Love From Another Star: Do Min Joon
Played by: Kim Soo Hyun
If we need to fight against supernatural creatures, who can be better than a real alien! Do Min Joon plays the character of an alien who lands on the earth some 400 years ago during the Joseon era of Korea. However, due to a chain of incidents, he fails to go back. Initially, he tries to help people with his superpowers but turns indifferent when he realizes whatever he does only makes the situation worse. However, he is the most loyal and kind when he thinks his actions can make some changes for the good, no matter if it is protecting his past love or saving people during a zombie apocalypse.
To begin with, he is blessed with advanced physical abilities with which he can hear and see things from a long distance which are impossible for any possible human on earth. In addition to it, Do Min Joon possesses the speed of Flash and can even teleport himself! However, his biggest flex is that he can pause time and use it to his advantage to save people. A super-intelligent alien combating a group of brainless zombies, who do you think will win!
1. Goblin: Kim Shin
Played by: Gong Yoo
Imagine a handsome and fearless Goblin, who used to be the second-to-none general of the Goryeo’s military, using his sword to slash the zombies into two. Cool, isn’t it? Kim Shin possesses numerous superpowers which he can use anytime and anywhere, including teleportation, limitless telekinesis (the ability to move things by channeling with his hands or eyes), telepathy, and superhuman speed, and time manipulation! On top of it, he is immortal and almost indestructible and can defeat even the mightiest of creatures, mortal or supernatural alike.
For someone who is invulnerable to all diseases, weapons, and sources or any other superpower, removing the existence of a large crowd of zombies with a mere gesture or snap of fingers! In fact, he can save an entire lot of people by himself without even shading a stop of sweat. All we need to do is to win over his fated bride, Eun Tak, who can easily convince him into being our guardian too!
