Sweet Home (2020)

Took me a few times to get through the first 2 episodes. It made me a little too anxious, so I had to take a couple a breathers. By the third episode, I was sucked into the story. Was half way through, when a friend told me it's based off a manhwa, checked it out and realized it was saved under to read section of my account :) This series was enjoyable from beginning to the end. Emotional roller coaster! Scary, exciting, sad, frustration, satisfaction, suspicion, hope, and etc.

Characters were wonderfully developed and was a joy to watch ALL of them grow as a person. Not just the main cast.

Like the art style. Design and animation of the monsters are AMAZING!!!

Love the music! It is unique and matches the moments really well.

Love that it shows all the different types of issues we all go through in life. How we all fight our problems each day. No matter how we had lived our lives, how others see us, who we truly are, in the end what will we choose to do. Will we be consumed and give up, or will we continuously fight to do the right thing.

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Webtoon VS. Drama

Before I start writing this review let me say that I've read the webtoon first before watching this drama. To be more specific I was an ongoing reader of the webtoon. So sweet home webtoon is like an emotion to me, that's why when I first heard that this webtoon is gonna have a drama adaption I was super hyped up about it. My review is gonna be biased but I'll definitely try to justify my words from the point of view of a webtoon reader.

Okay first of all let me start writing this review by saying this THEY FU*KED UP THE STORY FROM THE ORIGINAL WEBTOON. Now let's get into it.

Story - Like I said earlier they fu*ked up the story. Sweet home webtoon was about the residents who were trapped in an apartment for days, their struggles, their emotions, their strong desire to go back to the sweet times with their loved ones.

When you'll read it you'll feel like you're also trapped in that apartment along with the residents. It doesn't matter if you're an ongoing reader or binge reader, YOU'LL FEEL LIKE YOU'RE ALSO TRAPPED WITH THEM. Getting out of the apartment was next to impossible in the webtoon (no one would dare to do it alone), going from 2nd floor to 3rd floor was breathtaking. But the drama doesn't make you feel like that. They made it look like it's so easy to move around the building as long as you're a half human. And there was this character who went out of the building out of nowhere and came back safe lmao.

Some of the monsters were drawn so well that I was actually scared of reading the webtoon at night. Even one night I had illusions of those monsters while laying in my bed! But the monsters in the drama.... I'll be honest, all the monsters looked like cartoons. I wasn't afraid at all. I laughed when they appeared on the screen.

The lead characters had really good friendship. The way they formed their friendship/ relationship during the pandemic was so beautiful. But here they RUINED almost every single relationship. They literally CHANGED all the characters personality.

Each and every characters thought process before turning into a monster was a tearjerker. The way Hyun always resisted the inner demon in him was so so emotional. And Hyun's character development was the most satisfying part of the entire webtoon! But in the drama... *sigh*

And not to mention there wasn't any character in the webtoon who was "all about braveness". No matter which character it was, all of them feared the monsters at some point. But in the drama some characters were on superhuman level. They make it look so easy to fight monsters. yaay!!

And one more thing, I didn't like Lee Si Young's character at all. Her character was never in the webtoon but somehow I was still looking forward to this character. But after watching the drama I can say that it was the most terrible decision to add that new character. They probably wanted to show us a brave female character but to me Her character wasn't brave at all. All her actions were childish and stubborn. Her character was the most unrealistic character I've ever seen in my life. Roaming around the city with a bike during this pandemic and coming back absolutely safe. on top of that she was pregnant. seriously! No hate to the actress, I just found her character annoying and unnecessary.

Now let's not forget how they included that military sh!t instead of focusing on monsters. Poor monsters didn't even get half of the screentime they got in the webtoon lol.
In the drama they totally skipped the 2nd half of the webtoon. Wow there are so many things that I can point out. But the review is getting longer. So I'll stop here.

The only good thing about this drama was the last 3-4 episodes. Because that's when they picked up THEIR STORY and STOPPED INSULTING sweet home webtoon's story.

Acting- the casting for this drama was terrific. I don't have any complain here. Everyone nailed their character. I just wish they didn't change the personalities of each character.

Music- I liked the ost. But it didn't match with some scenes. In the webtoon Jisu writes a comfort song while being trapped in the apartment. Later Hyun names the song "sweet home" (that's how deep the webtoon was). They could actually include this scene in the drama. It could be a tearjerker ost for us. But whatever....

Rewatch: I will rewatch this drama if someday any of my sibling/ cousin/ friend asks me to watch it with them. Watching a show with someone is quite fun. Because you don't really need to focus on the show. You can just pass the time by talking with them :D

Thoughts about Season 2: I'm not looking forward to season 2 but I will watch it someday. Because this time I'll be prepared to watch a Netflix original story instead of looking for Sweet home webtoon's story.

Finally, I don't think the director/ screenwriter of this drama have ever read the webtoon. They just took the idea from the webtoon and made their own story and of course they ruined it.

If you're an avid fan of the webtoon (like me) than please convince yourself that it's a Netflix original story before watching it.. Of course it's hard to think like that since they named it after the webtoon but yeah just do it. And those who didn't read the webtoon yet, I'm sure you'll enjoy this drama. Go for it. But if you have time why not give the webtoon a try? :D

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Sweet Home is a Perfect Home!

Sweet Home is a Perfect Home. A legendary drama that I will remember for the rest of my life for being perfect in story, acting, production and soundtrack. My only second-ever overall rating of 10/10, and it truly deserves it. I was literally never bored or thinking about 'what I want to eat after this?' when watching this - in which I definitely do in dramas that I'm not entirely engaged with. The story really hit home (no pun intended) with me, not like it was too relatable or anything, but relatable enough for me to experience all the emotions that producers want to feel while watching this - anticipation, goose bumps, jump scares, curiosity. I binged this so easily (Again something very rare for me to do), I was curious about 'Sweet Home' so much there were nights were I couldn't get to sleep because of it. Will there be a second season? I hope so!!

All-in-all, not only horror fans will enjoy this. It's one crazy road trip from episode 1 to episode 10, so make sure to wear a seatbelt.

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Must watch

With a great Webtoon there is little to fuck up if you follow it.
The soundtrack is absolute the best thing ever and I do listen to it a lot. The characters are visible and even if they only have little to do or say one feels connected.
I felt every emotion and can't wait for a second season to see what happens even though I did read the Webtoon.
Only thing that bothered me was the relationship between Hyunso and Eunyoo but that's a personal preference because I'm way too into BL stuff x3.

PS: Jeaheon is hot.
PPS: So is Eunyuk
PPPS: and Hyunso.
ok bye.

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The show does not shy away from exploring the psychological toll of the situation, showcasing the emotional and mental struggles of the characters.

One of the standout aspects of Sweethome is its use of special effects. The monstrous creatures are brought to life with impressive visual effects, adding an extra layer of horror to the storyline. The tension builds gradually, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, and the well-paced episodes contribute to a binge-worthy experience.

While some plot twists may be anticipated, the overall execution is commendable. The series effectively combines horror elements with moments of genuine human connection, making it a well-rounded and engaging watch.

In conclusion, Sweethome Season 1 successfully delivers a gripping narrative, strong character dynamics, and effective horror elements. It's a must-watch.

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Not bad but I expected better

Sweet home was a lot more than I expected, and a lot less at the same time!

I was expecting this to be a character based drama and I got a lot more action than I was expecting, and I loved it! Having said that, there were a lot of things they rushed, forgot or just decided to not talk about.
The story, while a 10/10 is nothing new, good Vs Evil, survival horror... we've seen this before. Human behavior in a fight-or-flight situation, how malicious people can be to survive = nothing new there. Cliffhangers at the end of episodes weren't even that angsty, but there is something about this drama that draws you in, gets you to want to watch the next episode!

I hope they can maintain this level for the second season

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Perfect drama for binge watching

Now let me tell you something the amount of time i wanted to just watch this show and not think about anything is uncountable.I watched it in 3 days but only because of school, if it was weekend i would watch it in one day as i know myself. It got me hooked into the story, it got everything i needed for enjoyment. it didn't lack in anything but sometimes i just wanted to scream at some of the characters for being stupid. Bit aside from that i enjoyed this show and i am excited about season 2 and 3.And right now i am going to finaly sleep because that's the only thing i need right now

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Hyde and Me.

Based on a popular webtoon, Sweet Home received significant attention back while it aired last year. I did not have any prior idea about the story before I dove in. Only that the red hued poster hinted intense blood shed and an MDL article that introduced several "monsters' '. The hype doesn't lie: the Green Home apartments' residents face the nightmare of their life when an epidemic-like condition that turns people into monsters strikes them. Told through the eyes of Cha Hyun-Su, a 19-year-old boy who had just moved in, the series follows the residents as they struggle to survive and hope for an escape from their bleak future. All this whilst they fight monsters and risk turning into one themselves.

☆ The plot… Well, if you are someone who is familiar with post-apocalyptic or dystopian genres, then the basic background of the drama can be hinted right from the opening scene. There's nothing novel about it and I found the progress of 'that' particular subplot partly predictable. But, it did not suck away the thrill and anticipation. There is a high chance that further revelations arise in the future, so I'll give this one the benefit of doubt.

☆ The Characters are the real highlight of the show. And the poster lied. We meet a number of characters whose backstories are intensely explored. The name of the drama 'Sweet Home' from my perspective, doesn't stand for a safe and warm place to stay. It's rather the home that the remaining survivors struggle to build by slowly growing accustomed to their rough circumstances and starting to trust in each other. The plot lacked substance, but it did not lack in the character department. No one was present just as a plot device, but the very base of the story dumbs all of them together in a rather unfavourable manner.
All the cast were spot on. Their performances were incredibly good and overwhelmingly with the right emotions. The two child actors in particular were highly convincing.

☆ The entire story takes place in an apartment complex. The drama, as a result, is cramped, dark and bloody. It created the right ambience to feel the tension whenever necessary. The first two episodes were particularly disturbing, but the feeling disappears once we get the hang of it. Another plus side of the drama was that it did not have any gratuitous violence or scenes for the sake of it.

☆ While the background music was highly addictive, I'm sure that I wouldn't have chosen Warrior by Imagine Dragons as the ultimate battle song. It sounded cool in one or two episodes, but managed to ruin the mood, particularly at the end of EP8. It was supposed to be a highly emotional experience, but all I had in mind was how somebody thought to ruin the moment with such a terrible choice of song. The soundtrack in the final three episodes was perfect though.

☆ Despite all that, I felt that there was a distinct absence of purpose in the initial episodes. There was a repetitive cycle going on for a long time until something urgent pushed the leader 'four-eyes' into taking drastic measures. It was good for a single watch, but definitely not worth going all over again for a second time. The drama stressed a lot on the characters and their struggles individually for the first half of the episodes. The leading character, Cha Hyun-Su barely speaks or appears for an extended period of time. The episodes and screen time was equally distributed for multiple characters. The latter half of the drama is when things get into motion and the story gains momentum. It's finale was explosive and intriguing enough to convince me to give the second season a try.

☆ While there were scattered minor plotholes, one in particular was glaringly obvious. It was never brought up or resolved in the end. It shouldn't have been the case, but it almost felt as if the writers knew no other way to wrap up the arc and decided to neglect it. Also, the concept behind the 'monsters' was only mentioned in passing and never got any proper explanation.

There are enough details that are yet to be explained and I hope that the second season does this. It lacked the thrill I had expected, but it was an almost satisfying watch. I loved the various characters as they fought for hope. Though I don't think I'll rewatch it, the time that I spent was definitely worth it.

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A good story ruined by awful CGI and music.

I'm really annoyed because I want to give a higher rating for Sweet Home.


I struggled to get through Episodes 1-2 but after that the drama was amazingly gripping and there were no boring moments whatsoever.

Every character is memorable, interesting and well acted. My favorites were the "grandpa" Gil Seop, Ji Su, and Sang Wook.

I loved the story, characters, and the gore in the drama. But this drama had some absolutely baffling issues:

First of all, this drama was the first I've watched where I have actively disliked the soundtrack. Playing Imagine Dragons' "Warriors" MULTIPLE TIMES was an AWFUL choice. Completely broke the immersion, and the song definitely didn't fit into the drama. Imagine Dragons wasn't even the only poor choice of music in the drama. Soundtrack overall was very weak in Sweet Home.


Other big problem was the CGI effects. With some things it was fine, in most situations it was dreadful. Most of the monsters were just a big CGI mess, which was very disappointing. However as the drama got closer to the finale, I wasn't really bothered with the CGI that much.

I also wasn't a big fan of the "Let's cram as many twists and turns into the last 15 minutes as possible"- cliffhanger ending.



7,5/10

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