Doh Kyungsoo, also known as D.O. of EXO, could be headed into a quarantined zombie outbreak, but his next TV role is not locked in yet. The singer-actor is reviewing an offer to lead the reported K-drama We Are the Zombies, while Blitzway Entertainment has made clear that no casting decision has been announced.
The premise is already a standout: zombies, a sealed shopping mall, and a story said to favor comedy and resilience over grim apocalypse thrills. For EXO fans and K-drama viewers, the biggest question is whether Kyungsoo will officially step into the chaos.
Doh Kyungsoo We Are the Zombies casting remains pending
Blitzway Entertainment addressed the report on July 16, saying, “We Are the Zombies is a project he is currently reviewing.” That is the only confirmed update so far, meaning D.O. has not officially joined the cast.
Reports have linked Kyungsoo to the male lead, Kim In Jong, though the role has not been confirmed by the agency. The character is described as a hardworking man juggling part-time jobs who becomes trapped in the outbreak while visiting the mall with friends.
That setup would place Kim In Jong at the center of the group’s fight to endure the lockdown. Still, viewers should treat every character detail as developing until an official casting announcement arrives.
Why this zombie comedy K-drama stands out
We Are the Zombies is reportedly based on a webtoon of the same name and unfolds at Seoul Tower, a mega-shopping mall sealed off after an unidentified virus triggers a zombie outbreak. The people left inside must survive while learning how to live alongside one another.
Rather than leaning entirely into violent horror or dystopian tension, the series is described as an upbeat take on the genre. Recovery, everyday connection, and humor are expected to be central to its story, creating a different kind of pressure cooker inside the locked-down mall.
If Kyungsoo signs on, Kim In Jong’s survival instincts could make him a key figure among the stranded residents. The reported role also gives the drama a grounded entry point: someone already worn down by daily work suddenly forced to navigate a much stranger crisis.
What EXO fans should watch for next
The possible project would follow Kyungsoo’s appearance in The Manipulated, his late-2025 drama. With credits including 100 Days My Prince and Bad Prosecutor, he has already moved through historical romance, legal drama, and darker thrillers, making the lighter zombie-comedy angle an intriguing potential next turn.
For now, EXO D.O. acting news stops at the review stage.