Taeyeon joins the cast of Netflix's 'Zombie Bus 2'
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K-pop sensation Taeyeon has officially joined the cast of Netflix's highly-anticipated original series Zombie Bus 2. This exciting development was confirmed by a broadcasting insider on Tuesday. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see her performance in the popular series, as it has been revealed that her scenes for the upcoming season have already been filmed. On television, Taeyeon recently served as the host for Queendom 2 (2022).
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The original Zombie Bus series, set in a dystopian Seoul overrun by zombies, debuted in August last year. It quickly gained a significant following both locally and internationally. The series achieved top positions in South Korea's Top 10 series and also secured spots in the Top 10 lists of 13 countries including Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Upcoming season
'Zombie Bus 2': New season, extended plot, fresh ensemble
The production team has officially announced the second season of Zombie Bus, much to the delight of its global fanbase. However, no official release date has been locked yet. The upcoming season promises an extended plot and a fresh ensemble of characters. Dex—a character from the first season—is confirmed to return. Zombie Bus 2 joins Netflix's array of dystopian zombie narratives, alongside Gyeongseong Creature Season 2 and Zombieverse Season 2.