Will Lee Jin-wook's Pyeon Sang-wook appear in 'Sweet Home' Season 3? Here's a breakdown of complicated character
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As anticipation mounts for the release of 'Sweet Home' Season 3 on Netflix, fans eagerly await to see if this new season can revive the series following the lukewarm reception of its predecessor.
Scheduled to premiere on Friday, July 19, 2024, this South Korean apocalyptic thriller continues to captivate audiences with its intense action and gripping horror elements.
Season 3 promises to delve deeper into the chaotic and perilous landscape that defines the series, led by returning cast members Song Kang, Lee Jin-wook, Lee Si-young, Park Gyu-young, Go Min-si, Kim Hee-jung, and Kim Gook-hee leading the charge.
Fans are eagerly wondering whether Lee Jin-wook's character, Pyeon Sang-wook, will return, given the complexity of his journey.
What is the mind-bending plot of Lee Jin-wook's appearance in 'Sweet Home' Season 2?
Lee Jin-wook, known for his role as Sang-wook in 'Sweet Home' Season 1, returns for Season 2 portraying a different character.
Kim Sung-cheol originally portrayed Jung Ui-myeong, one of the main antagonists from the first season.
Although Kim did not return for Season 3, 'Sweet Home' ingeniously brought Ui-myeong back through a complex narrative involving liquid monster abilities, enabling characters to transfer from one body to another.
This plot device, along with the introduction of numerous new characters, made it challenging to track identities in Season 2.
Lee Jin-wook's character, now officially listed as Pyeon Sang-wook, is Ui-myeong inhabiting Sang-wook’s body.
Ui-myeong is also not his real identity but another possessed body. He is truly Sang-won, the missing fiancé of Yi-kyung, who was a government test subject and now aims to create a world ruled by neo-humans.
What happened to Sang-wook? How did Ui-myeong Inhabit Sang-wook's Body?
In 'Sweet Home' Season 1, Episode 10, Sang-wook and Yu-ri are shot by Ui-myeong during his attack on the Green Home building.
Despite initially appearing as a villain, Sang-wook's true motives were revealed as he tried to help others, forming a close bond with Yu-ri.
Their final moments were spent together, with both trying to come to terms with their past mistakes.
Although Sang-wook’s body lying on the ground suggests his death, the final scene showed him smiling in a car with Hyun-su, leading to speculation that he had transformed into a monster or that Ui-myeong, a liquid monster, was inhabiting his body.
'Sweet Home' Season 2 confirmed the latter theory. Sang-wook had indeed died, and Ui-myeong was using his body.
This explains why Sang-wook smiled at Hyun-su and captured him to convince him to join Ui-myeong's plans for a world ruled by neo-humans.
Hyun-su quickly realized the truth, and the show did not prolong the mystery. Ui-myeong, now inhabiting Sang-wook's body, revealed his plans at the mall, allowing Lee Jin-wook to portray a completely different character.
Thus, in Season 2, Lee Jin-wook was not playing Sang-wook but rather Ui-myeong, who had taken over Sang-wook's body.
Will Sang-wook's death change the course of 'Sweet Home's' season 3 storyline?
The revelation of Sang-wook's death and his body being inhabited by Sang-won, formerly known as Ui-myeong, can significantly impact the storyline of 'Sweet Home' Season 3.
Sang-won, originally Yi-kyung's fiancé, had disappeared and was used as a military test subject before assuming the identity of Ui-myeong.
This transformation adds a layer of complexity to his character, fueled by a desire to find a cure for the monstrous outbreak, despite facing brutal treatment by Dr Lim, which has bred a deep-seated resentment towards humans.
Now aware of his true identity, Sang-won's motivations in Season 3 are poised to evolve. His knowledge of Yi-kyung's daughter, a powerful neo-human, and the unfolding consequences of his actions will likely drive the narrative forward.
As Sang-won reveals his plans to Dr Lim, the stage is set for confrontations and revelations that could reshape alliances and deepen conflicts in the apocalyptic world of 'Sweet Home'.
How to stream 'Sweet Home' Season 3?
To watch the show on Netflix, it is necessary to own a premium membership since the streaming service provides a range of subscription options tailored to fit different budgetary constraints.
The Standard Plan with advertising requires a monthly membership fee of $6.99 and provides full HD (1080p) streaming.
The Standard Plan, without advertisements, costs $15.49 per month and permits simultaneous use of a single account on two screens, offering 1080p/full HD streaming capabilities.
'Sweet Home' Season 3 trailer
