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Walking Daddy

워킹 대디

Native Language Korean

Released 2020

AuthorEungsi

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 217

Translated Ch.: 217

Rank: #1037

Last Update: February 2, 2026

Original Pub.: KW Books

English Pub.: Wuxiaworld

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Walking Daddy is a popular novel that blends Action, Supernatural and more. Written by the author Eungsi. A total of 217 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

A zombie virus started infecting the world one day. The number of infected grew exponentially as days passed… A group of zombies began attacking me and my daughter while we hid at home!
Rooooooar!!!
‘I’ll sacrifice myself, so please just let my daughter live…’
As I turned into a zombie, I recalled the things I had to protect.
There was only one. My daughter.
“I’m scared…”
“It’s alright. Daddy’s here.”
I started working on protecting my daughter after having fully turned into a zombie!

Action Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 If you’re looking for a zombie story with a soul, this is it. Think of it as a mix between Train to Busan and the movie Warm Bodies. The premise—a father who turns into a zombie but retains his sanity to protect his young daughter—creates a unique psychological tension. It moves away from the typical "I’m the strongest survivor" trope and focuses on the heartbreaking reality of an undead father trying to remain "human" in the eyes of his child. It's a story where the most terrifying monster in the apocalypse is also the gentlest father, and every act of protection is a battle against his own nature.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–50 (The Turning): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. The emotional weight of the MC turning into a zombie while his daughter watches is incredibly high. His struggle to control his predatory instincts while scavenging for her is the highlight of the series.

Ch. 51–150 (Community Building): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Heart. The focus shifts to building a safe zone and the delicate trust between a sentient zombie and human survivors. The "misunderstanding" trope is used well here, as humans slowly realize he is their greatest protector.

Ch. 151–217 (The Global Threat): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Conclusion. The introduction of foreign scientists and supernatural "mutant" threats shifts the scale from personal to global. While necessary to wrap up the lore, it loses some of the intimate "Daddy/Daughter" focus of the earlier arcs.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A rare, grounded zombie apocalypse novel that balances brutal gore with deep emotional resonance. The Good: Emotional Stakes. Unlike most MCs who thrive in the apocalypse, the protagonist here is in constant mourning for his lost humanity. The relationship with his 8-year-old daughter provides a moral compass that keeps the story focused. The "Evolution" system for zombies adds a cool Shonen-style progression without breaking the gritty atmosphere. The Bad: Logic Gaps. Some readers find the daughter's behavior unrealistic for an 8-year-old (she rarely asks for her missing mother). Later arcs involve heavy geographical details of Seoul that can be confusing without a map, and some side characters lose their distinct personalities in the final rush to the ending. For Fans Of: Train to Busan, The Walking Dead, sentient monster protagonists, and "Protector" tropes. Not For You If: You want a harem, a "ruthless" MC who doesn't care about others, or a standard cultivation-style "level up" grind.

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Key Information

Main Characters: The Father (Sentient zombie MC; rational, protective, and tactical), The Daughter (8-year-old motivator and the heart of the story).

Power System: Sentient Evolution: The MC evolves through different stages of "Infected," gaining enhanced senses and strength while fighting to maintain his consciousness.

Themes: Fatherhood, Human vs. Monster Morality, Trust in the Apocalypse, Sacrifice.

Similar To: My House of Horrors

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