Korean drama 'Sweet Home' scores a home run with its creative monsters and metaphors

By MUMTAJ BEGUM

A group of survivors at an apartment building desperately fight to keep their humanity intact in 'Sweet Home'. Photos: Netflix

New drama Sweet Home, which is based on a popular webtoon, is unlike most TV shows from South Korea.

Far from looking pristine, featuring lush backgrounds and beautiful people, Sweet Home is filled with outcasts living in a not-so-conducive and, somewhat dirty, environment.

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Behind-the-scene stills of 'Sweet Home'

Actor Song Kang as 18-year-old Cha Hyun-soo, the protagonist of the series.

Lee Jin-wook gives up his pretty boy looks to play an almost gangster-like fella in 'Sweet Home'.

As the smartest guy at Green Home, Lee Eun-hyeok comes up with a plan.

A scene shot outside the Green Home apartment.

Besides playing the depressed teenager, actor Song Kang also displays another of the character's personality.

Actress Go Min-si plays a young woman with a lot of attitude.

Actor Kim Nam-hee getting ready to showcase his character's mad sword skill.

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