“Sweet Home” is a South Korean TV series blending apocalyptic horror, action, and fantasy. It features Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, and Lee Si-young and is adapted from the Naver webtoon by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, which garnered over 2.1 billion views. The first season premiered on Netflix on December 18, 2020, followed by the second season on December 1, 2023. A third season is set to debut in the summer of 2024.
CHARACTERS
- Song Kang portrays Cha Hyun-su, a high school dropout who, after his family’s demise in a car crash, moves into Green Home. He transforms into a hybrid monster-human with extraordinary regenerative abilities.
- Lee Jin-wook plays Pyeon Sang-wook, a secretive contract killer marked by severe facial burns. Initially chasing Yoon-jae in the first season, he later allies with the residents.
- Lee Eugene depicts the young Pyeon Sang-wook.
- Lee Si-young portrays Seo Yi-kyung, a former firefighter and martial artist searching for her vanished fiancé. She’s a unique character to the TV series.
- Park Gyu-young embodies Yoon Ji-su, a troubled bass guitarist grieving her boyfriend’s suicide, skilled in baseball and acoustic guitar.
- Go Min-si is Lee Eun-yu, Eun-hyuk’s adoptive sister, a former ballerina aspiring to return after an injury.
- Kim Hee-jung acts as Cha Jin-ok, a distressed mother seeking her missing child and daycare center director.
- Kim Gook-hee portrays Son Hye-in, an avid gossip lover owning a Pomeranian named Bom.
- Lee Joon-woo embodies Ryu Jae-hwan, a frustrated aspiring model facing hygiene issues post-apocalypse.
- Heo Yool plays Kim Su-yeong, a 9-year-old orphan, and her younger brother Choi Go as Kim Yeong-su.
- Woo Jung-kook is Kang Seung-wan, a timid bespectacled resident.
- Lee Do-hyun portrays Lee Eun-hyuk, Eun-yu’s older brother and former medical student, who becomes the leader of Green Home.
- Kim Nam-hee acts as Jung Jae-heon, a Korean teacher wielding a traditional sword, battling alcoholism.
- Kim Sang-ho embodies Han Du-sik, Hyun-su’s disabled neighbor and skilled blacksmith.
- Kim Hyun is An Seon-yeong, Suk-hyun’s kindhearted wife.
- Woo Hyun acts as Kim Suk-hyun, a short-tempered store owner.
- Go Youn-jung portrays Park Yu-ri, Gil-seob’s caregiver with medical skills.
- Kim Kap-soo is An Gil-seob, a terminally ill resident inspiring others.
- Lim Soo-hyung is No Byeong-il, a humorous resident.
- Lee Bong-ryun portrays Im Myung-sook, a resident who lost her infant daughter.
- Go Geon-han plays Choi Yoon-jae, a hunted resident.
- Kim Sung-cheol embodies Jung Ui-myeong’s human guise.
- Ahn Dong-goo acts as Lee Su-ung, a young military soldier.
- Park Jin-soo is Park Min-joo.
- Jeong Ha-dam acts as Kim Ji-eun.
- Kim Ji-eun portrays Han Yu-jin.
- Lee Ji-ha is Moon Hyeon-suk.
- Kim Yi-kyung plays Cha Soo-ah.
- Lee Ki-hyuk portrays Hwang Seung-jae.
- Yoon Ji-on acts as Hae-rang.
- Ham Sung-min is Park Ju-yeong.
- Park Ah-in plays the unnamed neighbor turned “glutton” monster.
- Dane DiLiegro appears as the “Protein” Monster.
- Yu Oh-seong portrays Master Sergeant Tak In-hwan in Season 2.
- Oh Jung-se acts as Dr. Lim.
- Kim Mu-yeol plays Sergeant First Class Kim Young-hoo.
- Jung Jin-young portrays Private Park Chan-young.
- Kim Shin-rok embodies Chief Ji.
- Kim Dong-young is Oh Jun-il.
- Yoon Se-ah portrays Bong Seon-hwa.
- Byun Jung-hee acts as Oh Jun-il’s mother.
- Yang Hye-ji is Jung Ye-seul.
- Kim Si-a plays Seo Yi-kyung’s mutant child.
- Ki So-yu is the young version of Seo Yi-kyung’s mutant child.
- Hyun Bong-sik portrays Wang Ho-sang.
- Chae Won-bin acts as Ha-ni.
- Kim Jung-woo is Father Peter.
- Hong Su-zu portrays Jin-a.
- Jung Suk-won plays Sergeant Min Seo-jin.
- Yook Jun-seo portrays Bang Jin-ho.
- Heo Nam-joon is Kang Seok-Chan.
- Jeong Jong-hyun portrays Kim Jong-hyun.
STORYLINE
In Season 1, Cha Hyun-su experiences an unimaginable tragedy that claims the lives of his entire family, leaving him as the sole survivor. Seeking solace, he moves into the dilapidated Green Home apartment complex. However, their newfound sanctuary is soon besieged by terrifying monsters that emerge in the wake of a catastrophic event. Hyun-su and his neighbors unite to confront this supernatural menace, fighting relentlessly for their survival within the confines of their besieged community.
As Season 2 unfolds, the survivors of Green Home are compelled to venture beyond the safety of their shelter into the desolate landscape of a world ravaged by chaos. While grappling with the dangers lurking outside, they encounter governmental and scientific organizations striving to understand the origins and nature of the monstrous threat. Simultaneously, these institutions seek a cure to combat the cataclysmic consequences unleashed upon humanity.
Amidst the ruins of civilization, the residents of Green Home navigate treacherous terrain, facing not only the physical horrors of their environment but also the moral quandaries that arise in their struggle for survival. With each step into the unknown, they confront the harrowing realities of a world irrevocably altered by the emergence of malevolent forces. As alliances form and betrayals loom, the battle for humanity’s future intensifies, pushing the limits of courage and resilience in the face of impending doom.
Season 2 of the series delves deeper into the complexities of the post-apocalyptic world, weaving a narrative of desperation, hope, and determination amidst the wreckage of society. As the survivors confront their inner demons and external threats, they must confront the stark realities of a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, where every decision carries the weight of life and death.