[0:07]What if ... We pretend to be infected? Come on, you know I'm shy! No way, I'm not doing that!
[0:30]That's where the story begins. When a zombie virus turns a father's beloved child into one of the infected. Amid the outbreak and chaos, he tries one insane thing: to train his own zombie to stay human. This story centers on a middle-aged man named Lee Jung Hwan, a single father who works as a wild animal trainer at a zoo. Every day he faces lions and tigers without fear, but behind that firm look hides a gentle and loving heart.
[1:07]He has a daughter named Lee Soo ah, a cheerful girl who loves to dance, and she's been preparing for an upcoming dance competition in her town. Their relationship is close, warm, filled with laughter, though sometimes colored by small arguments like any family.
[1:25]They also have a cute pet cat who loves watching TV in the living room. But on that bright, peaceful afternoon, a terrifying news report began to appear on the screen. A mysterious outbreak was spreading across the country. Still unaware of what's coming, Jung Hwan and Soo ah spend the day celebrating her birthday, a day that should have been full of joy, before everything changed. Even Grandma Kim joined the celebration, though only through a video call since she lived far away in the countryside. Everything seemed joyful, filled with laughter and warm wishes, until something strange began to happen. At first, they thought their next-door neighbors were just dancing to loud music, but soon the laughter faded, and what followed was something truly terrifying.
[2:27]The zombie outbreak that was reported on TV had finally reached their neighborhood. They hid behind the sofa, trembling in fear, as the woman outside moved strangely, not like a human, but like a predator, hunting its prey. Realizing the danger, Jung Hwan whispered to his daughter, telling Soo ah to run into her room and stay there with their cat. The strange woman suddenly smashed through the glass window, lunging straight toward Jung Hwan. But he reacted fast, pushing the sofa forward, pinning her down before she could attack. Breathing heavily, he ran to Soo Ah, who showed him the news on her phone. The zombie outbreak had already spread across the entire country. Realizing the danger, they wasted no time.
[3:20]What if ... We pretend to be infected? Come on, you know I'm shy! No way, I'm not doing that!
[3:50]But the zombies weren't so easily fooled. They soon realized something was off and started chasing them. In the chaos, Soo ah tripped and fell, and an old zombie grandma began limping toward her. Driven by instinct, Jung Hwan rushed to protect his daughter, blocking the attack with his arm, only to have it bitten by the zombie. Her teeth were fake. The situation had now spiraled completely out of control. Jung Hwan told Soo ah to hide, while he tried to reach the car. At first, everything went wrong. Chaos everywhere, zombies closing in from all sides. But with sheer determination, he finally managed to break through the horde and escape. Jung Hwan felt relieved, but his expression quickly changed when he saw his daughter's condition. It turned out Soo ah had been bitten by a child zombie while waiting for him to get the car. The tension rose as Soo ah's body began to change. She panicked, terrified, not knowing what would happen to her. Jung Hwan tried to calm her down, saying everything would be fine, but the virus had already spread through her body. Moments later, Soo ah turned and attacked her own father.
[5:31]That night Grandma Kim, who had just returned home, was shocked to see Jung Hwan standing there. She asked about her granddaughter, but Jung Hwan stood silent, his face filled with confusion. Realizing that something terrible had happened, Grandma Kim hurried inside. There she found her house in chaos, the result of Soo ah's rampage after turning into a little monster.
[5:59]How dare you mess up Grandma's room like this!
[6:10]Grandma Kim was known for her firm, yet loving nature. Even Soya ended up surrendering after daring to attack her. Young Wan told Grandma Kim everything that had happened. Her face turned pale with sorrow. She could hardly believe what had become of her granddaughter. Moments later, the news announced a national state of emergency. The government had deployed the military to stop the infection, granting them permission to shoot anyone showing signs of the virus. Even worse, those who tried to hide the infected would be punished as criminals. Hearing that, Jung Hwan was terrified. He couldn't bear the thought of his daughter being hunted down like a monster. In despair, he decided to end Soo ah's life himself and bury her with his own hands. But as he looked into her face, the love and memories they shared made him realize he just couldn't do it. The strict Grandma Kim suddenly hit Jung Hwan on the head, declaring that she would be the one to end Soo ah's life. But Jung Hwan quickly stopped her, leading to a heated argument between them. Neither of them realized that Soo ah had quietly broken free from her restraints, and in an instant, she escaped. After searching for a while, they finally found Soo ah in an old house that had been turned into a storage room. It wasn't just any house. It was the place where Soo ah used to spend time with her mother. Jung Hwan insisted that Soya could still be saved, because coming to this place proved that she still had memories left inside her. To convince his mother, Jung Hwan played Soo ah's favorite song.
[8:12]That night, a man named Jo Dong Bae arrived, an old friend of Jung Hwan from school. Jo Dong had already heard about the zombie outbreak spreading across Seoul, and he came to check on Jung Hwan, asking about Soo ah as well. Without waiting for permission, he stepped inside, eager to see her. Trying to hide the truth, Jung Hwan nervously said that Soo ah was just going through puberty. But Jo Dong, now working as a pharmacist, he knew that Soo ah was infected. Jo Dong said his goodbyes, but once he stepped outside, he quickly took out his phone to report Soo ah's condition. Seeing this, Jung Hwan stopped him, his voice trembling yet firm. His daughter was not a zombie. An argument broke out. Jo Dong insisted that Soo ah had already changed and could be dangerous, while Jung Hwan refused to believe it, convinced that his daughter was still human inside. Jung Hwan then showed a recording, proving that Soo ah still had traces of her human memories. He insisted that if he kept training her mind, the virus would eventually weaken. With quiet determination, he added that he would train Soo ah the same way he trained wild animals at the zoo where he worked. On one hand, Jo Dong was only thinking about his own safety and the villagers. But on the other hand, he also felt sympathy for his friend and his daughter, so he simply asked them to leave the village. A few moments later, thanks to Grandma Kim's firmness, the zombie Soo ah was even able to sleep soundly. The next morning, Jo Dong arrived after receiving news from a friend working at a major pharmaceutical company in the US that scientists had successfully conducted animal trials and were preparing to request emergency use approval. With this news, Jo Dong finally agreed to wait for the antidote while continuing to help train Soo ah. A short while later, they took Soo ah to a remote island and began training her not to bite anymore. This is... for shaking hands. Don't turn your back on her.
[10:27]In addition, Jung Hwan taught her social interactions, like blinking, so that she would appear more like a normal human. Day by day passed, and it seemed that Soo ah was beginning to show positive responses and progress. After several days of training Soo ah, Jung Hwan dared to test whether she still liked to bite when his hand was offered.
[10:57]You're doing great. It seemed his effort had paid off, and he began teaching her how to speak. However, she still struggled to utter even a single word. Grandma Grandma Grandma
[11:16]Grandmiaow...Grandmiaow...Grandmiaow Grandma Kim also asked Jung Hwan to buy cosmetics to cover the veins on Soo ah's face, so that no one would become suspicious. He quickly went to the cosmetic store and purchased the necessary items. However, at the store, Jung Hwan had to hide when he accidentally spotted an acquaintance and his first love, Yeon Hwa. Unexpectedly, she approached him and offered him a ride home. Jung Hwan appeared somewhat uncomfortable with the encounter, while Yeon Hwa seemed happy to see him. Yeon Hwa explained that she had become a teacher and was assigned to the same school they had attended back in middle school. She asked about Jung Hwan's current life, to which he briefly replied that he now had a child, but her questions didn't satisfy her curiosity. Jung Hwan began to feel uneasy, especially since he didn't want Yeon Hwa to know about his daughter's condition. In the end, he asked to be let out and continued home on foot. That night, Jung Hwan found himself caught in a dinner invitation from Jo Dong, which had actually been arranged by Yeon Hwa. Yeon Hwa mentioned that she had heard Jung Hwan was divorced and that his child was receiving brain treatment, and she asked him to enroll Soo ah in her school. However, Jung Hwan refused, explaining that Soo ah was already being homeschooled. Meanwhile, from the sound of the TV in the room, they heard news that the battle against the zombie virus was nearing its end. I really hate zombies. The news changed Yeon Hwa's mood, as she harbored deep hatred for zombies after her fiance became infected and she was forced to kill him. This made Jung Hwan even more fearful, especially if Yeon Hwa were to discover Soo ah's condition. He knew that Yeon Hwa was a martial arts expert, obsessed with eradicating zombies. One day, Jung Hwan met with Jo Dong to share his plan to take Soo ah to amusement ride she used to visit when she was little. At first Jo Dong disagreed and forbade it, but he eventually relented after Jung Hwan pleaded earnestly. Upon returning home, Jung Hwan was shocked to find Yeon Hwa at the house.
[13:37]He scolded his mother for letting her in, but before he could explain further, both of them panicked as Soo ah suddenly came out of her room. As Yeon Hwa tried to greet her, Jung Hwan quickly acted and ushered Soo ah into the room. Yeon Hwa grew suspicious when she heard pounding on the door. Jung Hwan immediately diverted her attention, saying it was time for his mother to exercise to distract Yeon Hwa, whose suspicion was growing. The next day, Jo Dong arrived to accompany them to the festival.
[14:12]Soo ah was dressed up by Grandma Kim to make her look like a normal human. She looked stunning in her red outfit.
[14:27]They enjoyed the excitement of the various rides at the festival. There, Jung Hwan also tried to stimulate Soo ah's memories. Soon after, Jo Dong brought news that the virus vaccine would soon be available. The news made them cheer with joy, knowing that Soo ah would soon receive her vaccination. However, without them realizing, Soo ah disappeared while they were cheering. She seemed to be searching for something and accidentally bumped into a woman. The woman looked suspicious and frightened at the zombie-like appearance on Soo ah's face. Soo ah then went to a churros vendor, took one, and walked away without paying. The vendor chased after her, but fortunately, Jung Hwan, who looked extremely worried, soon found Soo ah.
[15:17]Churros
[15:21]Churros Soo ah managed to speak her first word, and it moved Jung Hwan deeply. At the same time, Grandma Kim, who had just returned home, was shocked to see Yeon Hwa in the house, even carrying a stick. It turned out that Yeon Hwa had discovered evidence of a zombie within Soo ah's body. She asked about Soo ah's mother, who had been absent from the beginning. Grandma Kim explained that Soo ah's mother had long passed away, and that Jung Hwan was not Soo ah's biological father, but rather the younger brother of Soo ah's mother. One night on Jung Hwan's birthday, his friends asked him to come celebrate. Jung Hwan left Soo ah asleep alone.
[16:08]His older siblings scolded him over the phone, but unbeknownst to him, a car hit the sibling, resulting in their death. From that moment on, Jung Hwan decided to become a father to Soo ah. This story made Jung Hwan feel some sympathy and understand the situation. A short while later, Jung Hwan arrived at Grandma Kim's house and encountered Yeon Hwa. At first, Yeon Hwa attacked Soo ah with her stick, but Jung Hwan quickly protected her. Yeon Hwa's expression changed when she realized that Soo ah obeyed Jung Hwan's request not to attack. Yeon Hwa couldn't believe that zombies could understand humans, and she even intended to attack again after recalling her fiance, who had turned into a zombie. Finally, Yeon Hwa gave up and promised not to report the incident, on the condition that Soo ah must attend her school. To avoid suspicion on her first day at school, Soo ah was introduced as a child who had recently been in an accident, leaving her vocabulary very limited. Soon after, Jung Hwan arrived to bring her a packed meal. Two female students took the opportunity to bother Soo ah. They were upset by Soo ah's responses, which seemed unappreciative, causing her eyes to change. Hearing the screams, Jung Hwan quickly adjusted his daughter's eyes. It didn't stop there. The two students challenged Soo ah to a two-on-two basketball game, where Soo ah teamed up with Yeon Hwa against the mischievous pair. Given her current condition, Soo ah struggled to compete. She could only endure being hit by the ball, causing her face to distort. Jung Hwan quickly took Soo ah to Jo Dong's clinic. After several attempts, Jo Dong managed to restore Soo ah's facial contours to normal. Yeon Hwa came to apologize for the incident. She also delivered an apple from Soo ah's friends, who apparently felt remorse for bothering her. Elsewhere, Soo ah was playing cards with Grandma Kim. Soon after, a man appeared, Soo ah's biological father, who was evil. Apparently, the unusual moment of Soo ah at the amusement ride had been recorded and widely circulated. He intended to take Soo ah and exchange her for a cash reward from the government, which offered money to anyone reporting someone infected. This evil man didn't hesitate to harm the orange cat and Grandma Kim, who tried to stop him. Upon receiving news from Grandma Kim, Jung Hwan quickly ran down the hill to stop the car.
[18:56]No worries.
[19:06]He confronted the man and beat him until the man begged for mercy. Out of fear, the man admitted that the video of Soo ah at the amusement ride had spread and offered to split the cash reward with Jung Hwan to influence him. The conversation made Jung Hwan careless, and he was bitten, putting him in a desperate situation. Seeing her father in distress, Soo ah's anger flared. She despised the evil man and then attacked and bit him, turning him into a zombie.
[19:50]Afterwards, Jung Hwan met Jo Dong to inform him that he would leave the village with Soo ah and asked him to delete all photos of Soo ah to avoid getting involved. Since hiding someone infected is considered a crime. Upon arriving home, Grandma Kim had already packed her belongings after hearing from Jo Dong that they were leaving. She insisted on going along no matter what. The cat, too, seemed determined to join them.
[20:29]The next morning, before leaving, Jung Hwan entrusted a letter to Yeon Hwa. Grandma Kim, who wanted to deliver it, happened to meet Yeon Hwa on the road, and they started talking. However, as she was about to hand over the letter, a group of security officers passed by. Grandma Kim realized that the troops were hunting Soo ah, and immediately asked Yeon Hwa to turn the car around. She tried to call Jung Hwan, but unfortunately, the number was inactive. Remembering the letter in her hand, she grew suspicious and quickly opened it. It turned out Jung Hwan had deliberately written the letter so that Grandma Kim would not go with them, as he didn't want his mother to get dragged into the trouble. They were preparing to leave for a remote island. Unfortunately, their plan was about to fail as security forces appeared, surrounding them from all sides. The commander demanded that Jung Hwan hand over Soo ah. Jung Hwan reluctantly agreed, but on the condition that the child would not be harmed. However, the commander refused to compromise and immediately ordered his troops to attack. A heartbreaking moment occurred as Jung Hwan apologized to Soo ah and told her to bite him, because it was the only way he could stay with his child. Soo-ah... I'm sorry. Daddy... can't protect you anymore.
[21:55]Bite me. This is the only way we can be together... forever. It's alright. We can still be together. Bite me, Soo-ah.
[22:15]The security forces managed to break in and were now aiming at Soo ah. As they opened fire, Jung Hwan, who was beginning to turn into a zombie, sacrificed himself. As Soo ah called out and cried for her father, the commander ordered the firing to stop, explaining that zombies cannot speak or cry. Daddy You're doing great. Daddy Daddy
[22:55]Three months later, Soo ah woke up in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She had fully recovered from the zombie virus. Previously, Soo ah had been given an antigen derived from her father's body. It turned out that experts had discovered virus-neutralizing antibodies in Jung Hwan's system. These antibodies had formed naturally due to repeated attacks from Soo ah on her father to cure her.
[23:38]Now Soo ah strives to make her father proud by participating in a dance competition. And the film comes to an end. This film isn't just a zombie story. It also teaches us about sacrifice and unconditional love. So if your child or someone you love turned into a zombie, would you protect them like Jung Hwan, or report them immediately? Share your answer in the comments below. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to this channel. Because more exciting content is coming up. See you next time. Bye-bye.
