My Daughter is a Zombie: A Unique Blend of Zombie Comedy and Slice of Life

My Daughter is a Zombie (좀비딸) is a Korean webtoon that combines comedy, light horror, and slice-of-life elements into a heartwarming story about love, acceptance, and survival. Based on a film concept, the webtoon has gained widespread popularity for its fresh take on the zombie genre.

General Information

• Original Title: 좀비딸 (Zombie Daughter)

• Author & Illustrator: Yunchang Lee

• Genres: Comedy, Slice of Life, Light Horror

• Status: Completed with 90 chapters (7 volumes) on Naver Webtoon (Aug 2018–June 2020); still ongoing on LINE Webtoon (New Release)

• User Rating: ★ 9.68 / 10

Synopsis

One year after a deadly zombie outbreak, South Korea is declared infection-free. But Jeonghwan, an ordinary father, hides a dangerous secret — his daughter, Suah, is the last remaining zombie on Earth.

With her biting instincts mostly under control, there's a glimmer of hope that Suah can live a normal life. However, the big question remains: how long can Jeonghwan keep her hidden from the world?

Main Characters

1. Jeonghwan Lee – A devoted father doing everything he can to protect his daughter.

2. Suah Lee – A zombie child struggling to act like a normal girl.

3. Bamsoon Kim – Suah’s quirky and loving grandmother.

4. Meowmeow Kim – The family cat, who adds humor and warmth to the story.

Adaptations & Impact

• TV Animation (2022):
  Adapted into a 26-episode animated series by EBS & DURUFIX, aired April–June 2022 in Korea.

• Live-Action Film (2025):
  Starring Jo Jung-suk as Jeonghwan and Choi Yuri as Suah, the film premiered on July 30, 2025, in Korea.
  It broke the 2025 Korean box office opening day record with 430,000 viewers and is set to release across Asia Pacific in August 2025.

Conclusion

My Daughter is a Zombie is a heartfelt and emotionally resonant story told through 90 chapters of humor, love, and family bonds.

Its unique premise, strong character development, and balance between light horror and touching moments make it a must-read webtoon — especially for fans of unconventional zombie stories.

With high-quality adaptations in both animation and film, this series proves that even the undead can offer life lessons worth remembering.