All Of Us Are Dead Season 2 Is Setting Up A Tragic Reunion Between This Fan-Favorite Couple

Summary Cheong-san may return as a hambie in season 2, potentially adding a tragic element to his character arc.

Cheong-san becoming a hambie could explain his survival and complicate his relationships with other characters.

Cheong-san and On-jo's reunion in season 2 may echo Nam-ra and Su-hyeok's struggle due to the challenges of being a hambie.

All of Us Are Dead season 2 has the chance to feature a tragic, bittersweet reunion between two of the show’s most popular characters. Little is known about All of Us Are Dead season 2’s story, especially because most of the webtoon on which the series is based has already been covered. It is also unclear when All of Us Are Dead will return, as it was not included in the announcement of Netflix’s 2024 K-content slate. Regardless, the end of season 1 set up some promising storylines for the show to revisit, including Cheong-san’s dubious fate.

On the one hand, Cheong-san’s death felt like a classic hero sacrifice to shock viewers and wrap up the season with a massive twist. On the other hand, Cheong-san’s body was never properly shown, plus star Yoon Chan-young appeared in the announcement video for All of Us Are Dead season 2. Cheong-san may very well be alive even after what happened to him at the end of season 1, but that does not mean he will happily reunite with On-jo and the rest of the group. The zombie K-drama has proven to be a very tragic show after all.

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All Of Us Are Dead Season 2 May See Cheong-san & On-jo Reunite (With A Twist)

Cheong-san may return as a hambie in season 2

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Assuming Cheong-san will return in All of Us Are Dead season 2, the show may add a bittersweet element to his comeback by revealing he is now a hambie. It is important to remember that Cheong-san was bitten in the arm by Gwi-nam shortly before they fell to their deaths. While the rules of the Jonas virus in All of Us Are Dead are still unclear, the fact is that hambies can turn other people into hambies by biting them. This is what happened to Nam-ra, who was also bitter by Gwi-nam and became a hambie.

As one of the main All of Us Are Dead characters, it is difficult to imagine Cheong-san will not be in season 2.

Therefore, even though Cheong-san is likely still alive, his return might not be an entirely happy moment. Hambies retain a certain level of consciousness and agency, yet they can also lose control and attack those around them as a regular zombie would. If Cheong-san is now a hambie, it would be difficult for him and On-jo to reconnect, even more so if Cheong-san thinks he is a threat to her. It would not be surprising if Cheong-san chose not to reveal himself to On-jo and the others because he fears for their safety.

All of Us Are Dead cast Actor Character Park Ji-hu Nam On-jo Yoon Chan-young Lee Cheong-san Cho Yi-hyun Choi Nam-ra Lomon Lee Su-hyeok Yoo In-soo Yoon Gwi-nam Lee Yoo-mi Lee Na-yeon Min Eun-ji Oh Hye-soo Kim Byung-chul Lee Byeong-chan Lee Kyu-hyung Song Jae-ik Jeon Bae-soo Nam So-ju

Cheong-san as hambie would perfectly flip his character arc. The Jonas virus has to do with a person’s anger, and while Cheong-san was one of the show’s heroes, he could get angry quite fast. That said, Cheong-san always stood up for his friends and even chose to sacrifice himself to protect them. Having him become a hambie would make the character far more unpredictable, as even those of good heart can have their mind taken over by the virus. For example, Nam-ra almost killed On-jo at the end of season 1.

All of Us Are Dead's "hambies" are also referred to as "halfbies."

Why Cheong-san’s Return In All Of Us Are Dead 2 Needs To Be Bittersweet

Cheong-san needs to come back, but not so easily

As one of the main All of Us Are Dead characters, it is difficult to imagine Cheong-san will not be in season 2. This is why the zombie K-drama needs to find a way of bringing back Cheong-san without reducing the show’s sense of stakes. Even though All of Us Are Dead lived up to its name and killed a lot of characters already, reversing season 1’s biggest death could play against the series in the long run. Cheong-san’s sacrifice to protect On-jo needs to have consequences even if he is still alive.

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Having Cheong-san return as a hambie would be a great way of bringing the character back while adding another twist to the story. Cheong-san would not be able to properly reunite with his friends, much less live close to them. The quarantine zone where On-jo and the others are living has a very strict policy when it comes to symptomatic individuals, and they are aware of the existence of asymptomatic zombies. Cheong-san would be captured or killed as soon as he entered the quarantine zone, further complicating his potential return.

All Of Us Are Dead’s Cheong-san Being A Hambie Would Explain How He Survived

Cheong-san’s survival wouldn’t make sense otherwise

Another reason why All of Us Are Dead should make Cheong-san a hambie in season 2 is that it would explain how he survived what should have been certain death. Not only was Cheong-san bitten by a zombie, but he also fell from the rooftop of a very tall building right as the area was about to be bombarded by the military. Even a hambie like Gwi-nam might have been killed after the bombarding, which is why it would be very difficult to believe Cheong-san survived as a regular human.

Assuming Cheong-san still would not have control over his powers, season 2 could be about the tragedy of how he and On-jo cannot reconnect.

Interestingly, if Cheong-san became a hambie and survived, Gwi-nam might have survived too. All of Us Are Dead’s main villain survived some deadly moments throughout season 1 thanks to his powers, including losing his left eye and falling from a window. After everything he went through, it would not be surprising to see Gwi-nam back on his feet again in All of Us Are Dead season 2. Although this would lessen the impact of Cheong-san’s sacrifice, it would allow for another encounter between the two characters.

On-jo & Cheong-san’s Relationship Coul Mirror Nam-ra & Su-hyeok’s In Season 2

Nam-ra and Su-hyeok couldn’t be together because of the former’s powers

Cheong-san and On-jo’s relationship could mirror that of Nam-ra and Su-hyeok in season 2 if Cheong-san is indeed a hambie. It can be very tricky for a hambie to even be around people they care about, as they never know when the zombie virus will take over. This was exemplified by Nam-ra and Su-hyeok’s relationship, which almost ended in tragedy. Nam-ra came close to attacking Su-hyeok more than once in All of Us Are Dead season 1, eventually leading to her departure from the group. Fortunately, Nam-ra seems to have learned how to control her powers.

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Assuming Cheong-san still would not have control over his powers, season 2 could be about the tragedy of how he and On-jo cannot reconnect. Cheong-san is not very good at expressing his feelings, so it would not be shocking if he chose not to reveal himself to his friends. This would explain why, despite the time skip that happened at the end of season 1, Cheong-san did not reaper. Although Cheong-san’s return in All of Us Are Dead season 2 does seem likely, the circumstances of it remain a mystery.

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