Series synopsis
The Zone: Survival Mission, also known as 더 존: 버텨야 산다 is a South Korean reality comedy television series that premiered on Disney+ on September 8, 2022. It was created by Jo Hyo-jin. It stars Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Kwang-soo, Kwon Yu-ri and You Hee-yeol.
This brand new mystery variety show that has only one rule: "Survive, no matter what". For each mission, cast members will enter an unknown, virtual reality space through a secret door. No matter what reality they face through the door, they must endure and survive.
Premise
This brand new mystery variety show that has only one rule: "Survive, no matter what". For each mission, cast members will enter an unknown, virtual reality space through a secret door. No matter what reality they face through the door, they must endure and survive.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yoo Jae-suk as Self
- Lee Kwang-soo as Self
- Kwon Yu-ri as Self
- You Hee-yeol as AI U (voice)
- Dex as Self
- Kim Dong-hyun as Self
Guest cast
- Lee Yi-kyung as Self
- Yoo Min-sang as Self
- Tae Hang-ho as Self
- Koo Jun-yup as Self
- Aiki as Self
- Gabee as Self
- Rian as Self
- Simeez as Self
- Kim Jong-min as [AI Mini]
- Kim Hyun-sook as Jin Bun Hong
- Park Kwang-jae as Dol Soe
- CNU as Shin Woo
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 8, 2022 | October 13, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | June 14, 2023 | July 19, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 7, 2024 | September 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eye Zone The first simulation starts in a dreary space. Hang in there, and do not stand out! |
September 8, 2022 |
| 2 |
Water Zone The members relax in a warm sauna. However, that is not what makes them sweat! |
September 8, 2022 |
| 3 |
Virus Zone The members find themselves in an old Korean village that is swarming with evil spirits! |
September 8, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stress Zone The first mission is to stay healthy. However, enemies are lurking around. |
June 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Save Zone The members enjoy a peaceful space of healing which soon turns into disaster. |
June 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Automatic Zone The members go on an adventure in a cosy AI bed. However, the machine goes haywire. |
June 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AI Zone Survive for four hours in a world filled with robots that look just like Yoo Jae-suk! |
August 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Break Zone Survive for four hours while repaying the massive loan in a collapsing paper house! |
August 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
Fact Check Zone Survive for four hours while fact-checking in an abandoned resort filled with strange phenomena! |
August 7, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 8, 2022 |
| Last aired | September 11, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday |