‘Sweet Home’ Season 2: Lee Jin Wook Reveals How the Netflix Series Saved His Career

Lee Jin Wook recalls the experience he had filming the first season and now that he has reprised his role in "Sweet Home" season 2.

One of the most talked-about K-dramas on Netflix, the streaming giant is ready to deliver a whole new thrilling and exciting series as the sequel officially airs this December.

Ahead of the much-awaited release date, director Lee Eung Bok and lead stars Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, Lee Si Young, and Go Min Si joined the press conference.

On top of this, new cast members Jung Jin Young, Oh Jung Se, and Kim Mu Yeol appeared as they talked about the upcoming sequel.

Lee Jin Wook Thankful for 'Sweet Home' - Here's Why

Continuing the character of Pyeon Sang Wook, Lee Jin Wook dishes on his experience with the much-awaited "Sweet Home" season 2 and his appearance in season 1.

In news obtained by a media outlet, the actor acknowledges the success of the Netflix series and how it positively affected his career.

According to the actor, he "received a lot of tremendous love" for playing the role of Pyeon Sang Wook and considered it a significant change in his acting career.

"It was a turning point for my acting career and personally, and it was a work that allowed me to see my own potential," he said.

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In addition, he also thanked "Sweet Home" director Lee Eung Bok for giving him the character of Pyeon Sang Wook and for choosing him to join the series.

Released in 2020, Netflix introduced the sci-fi horror K-drama, giving Lee Jin Wook the mysterious role with a dark past.

Pyeon Sang Wook is a hired killer who lost his faith in justice after his father died in an accident.

Because the suspect only served a year of his sentence, put justice in his own hands.

The incident also led him to work as a hitman who "punishes evil with evil."

'Sweet Home' Season 2 Release Date, Cast, and More

After years of waiting, finally, Netflix will officially drop "Sweet Home" season 2, with major changes starting in the cast lineup.

As mentioned, the sequel features a mix of new and returning cast members as well as surprising episodes throughout the season.

"Sweet Home" season 2 release date is scheduled for December 1, with 8 episodes for the whole season run.

Another interesting change in the upcoming sequel is the premise of the story.

As previously mentioned by the drama officials in various outlets, season 2 will deviate from the webtoon and go beyond the original setting. 

In season 2, viewers will get to see the survivors struggle to stay alive as they face roaming groups of monsters.

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 Written by Geca Wills