Netflix Korea 10th Anniversary: All of Us Are Dead S2 and More

Netflix Korea turned 10 this month, and the Netflix Korea 10th anniversary celebration in Seoul has fans of Korean dramas talking. The headline items so far: the cast of All of Us Are Dead reunited on stage, Netflix's co-CEO flew in, and a big viewing stat says 80% of Netflix subscribers worldwide have watched Korean content.

A Seoul street at night with glowing signs
Seoul at night, where Netflix Korea marked ten years.
Photo: Nowon Cultural Street at Night 02 by Ox1997cow, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

I'll be upfront about what I can confirm. The reports I'm working from are mostly headlines and short social posts, so I'm sticking to what they clearly say. Where I add background, it's general Korean context rather than new news.

What happened at the Netflix Korea 10th anniversary event

According to The Korea Times (Oct 25), Netflix marked ten years in Korea by unveiling a new "star-studded lineup." The Hollywood Reporter (Oct 26) says Ted Sarandos, one of Netflix's top executives, came to Seoul for the celebration.

The main event was held on Saturday. Netflix Korea also posted a behind-the-scenes video on YouTube on October 20, with English subtitles, called "10 Years of Netflix Korea."

The official highlight video is below. The title is 넷플잔치 (netfeul-janchi). Janchi (잔치) means a feast or celebration, the word Koreans use for weddings and big family milestones. So "Netflix party" is a good way to read it.

▶ 넷플잔치 하이라이트 | What Next? | 넷플릭스 코리아 10주년 — Netflix Korea 넷플릭스 코리아 (YouTube)

All of Us Are Dead season 2: the cast reunites

The moment fans noticed most was the All of Us Are Dead reunion. A post on Facebook says Park Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon and Yoon Chan-young appeared together at the event, to the delight of fans waiting for season 2.

The Korean title is 지금 우리 학교는 (Jigeum uri hakgyoneun), which roughly means "Our school is now..." and points to the situation unfolding right now. The series is a zombie thriller set in a high school, and it came from a Korean webtoon. Season 1 arrived in early 2022 and became a big international hit.

Please note that the headlines I have don't give a season 2 release date, so I won't guess one. If you see a specific date online, check that it comes from Netflix itself.

Here is a fan-channel video about a season 2 first look. I'm including it because fans are watching it, not because it is official, so treat it as fan coverage.

▶ FINALLY!! AOURD 2 First Look Revealed — Terminato (YouTube)

The 80% stat, explained

The number getting the most attention comes from two outlets. The Korea Herald (Oct 23) reported that 80% of Netflix subscribers worldwide have watched Korean content. Korea.net (Oct 26) phrased it as 80% of Netflix's global users viewing Korean content between 2016 and 2025.

The two headlines describe the same idea in slightly different words. The figure covers viewers who watched at least some Korean title, not people who watch only Korean shows. Those are very different groups, so be careful when you see it shared online.

For Korean readers, the stat matters because it shows how far things have moved. A decade ago, K-dramas mostly reached overseas fans through fan-subbing sites or regional broadcasters. Now a Korean title can be on a global home screen the same day it premieres.

Why a 10th anniversary is a big deal in Korea

In Korea, round-number anniversaries are treated as milestones. You'll see it with debut anniversaries for idol groups, and with restaurants that hang a "since 20XX" sign. Ten years (10주년, sip-junyeon) is when a company gets to say it has stuck around.

Netflix started in Korea in 2016, when local streaming services were still finding their footing. Many viewers here were skeptical at first. Today Netflix is part of daily conversation, from office lunch chatter to group chats debating a new release.

It also changed how Korean creators work. Many series that once would have been broadcast weekly on TV are now released as full seasons, with a bigger budget and a global audience in mind.

What about Solo Leveling and Byeon Woo-seok?

Many readers have asked about Solo Leveling, known in Korea as 나 혼자만 레벨업 (Na honjaman rebeol-eop), and about actor 변우석 (Byeon U-seok) taking on the lead role of Sung Jin-woo (성진우). I couldn't verify either point in the sources I have, which are mostly headlines. So I'm not going to state details about casting or a project that I can't back up.

Here is what I can say as background. Solo Leveling began as a Korean web novel and became a hugely popular webtoon, with an anime adaptation reaching fans around the world. Sung Jin-woo is the main character. Byeon Woo-seok is one of the best-known young actors in Korea right now, so any news linking him to a famous character gets a lot of attention.

If you want to follow this, look for the official Netflix Korea announcement or the full event coverage, not clips on social media. I'll update this post when I can confirm the details.

Quick recap

ItemWhat the sources say
EventNetflix Korea's 10th anniversary celebration, held on Saturday in Seoul
ExecutiveTed Sarandos came to Seoul (The Hollywood Reporter)
LineupA "star-studded" new lineup was unveiled (The Korea Times)
All of Us Are DeadPark Ji-hu, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon and Yoon Chan-young reunited; fans are waiting for season 2
Viewing stat80% of Netflix subscribers worldwide have watched Korean content (2016–25)

What to watch next

If you haven't seen All of Us Are Dead yet, now is a good time to start so you're ready for season 2. It's tense, fast and often emotional, since the story is about teenagers facing a disaster with no adults to rescue them.

For a broader look at the anniversary, the behind-the-scenes video and the highlight reel above are the best places to start. I'll add more here as official details come in.

FAQ

When was the Netflix Korea 10th anniversary event held?

The main event took place on Saturday, according to reports published on October 25–26, 2026. Netflix Korea also released a behind-the-scenes video on October 20.

Is there a release date for All of Us Are Dead season 2?

The sources I've seen don't give one. They only say the cast reunited at the event and that fans are waiting for the second season. Check Netflix's official channels for a date.

What does the 80% Netflix stat mean?

It means 80% of Netflix subscribers around the world have watched at least some Korean content. Korea.net says the figure covers 2016 to 2025. It doesn't mean they watch only Korean shows.

Sources

Part of our weekly series — see K-Culture This Week (Oct 19–25, 2026) for the rest of the week's Korean culture news.

Last updated: October 26, 2026

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