‘Sweet Home 2’ Reportedly to Begin Production Without Song Kang + Lee Si Young and Park Gyu Young Confirmed to Star in New Sequel
The popular post-apocalyptic K-series "Sweet Home 2" is said to begin its production with the OG cast members Lee Si Young and Park Gyu Young.
To recall, the 39-year old actress and former amateur boxer played the role of firefighter Seo Yi Kyung while Park Gyu Young took on the part of the badass bassist Yoon Ji Su.
'Sweet Home 2' to Start Filming in Winter
As cited by the JTBC News report, only the two actors were confirmed to appear in the much-awaited sequel, which means that Song Kang, Lee Do Hyun, and even Go Min Si will not be starring in season 2.
Moreover, the media outlet shared that the Netflix series plans on shooting "Sweet Home" season 2 in the coming winter.
Following the update regarding the sequel, the production team is still finalizing the cast lineup and is rumored to add new characters.
As for the release date, there is still no confirmation or reports about the target premiere.
#SongKang Trends After the Rumored 'Sweet Home 2' Cast was Released
Amid the news regarding the "Sweet Home 2" cast lineup, netizens expressed their disappointment in the upcoming season.
#SongKang became a trending topic on Twitter as fans pointed out that the Netflix series will never be the same without the actor.
we want song kang in sweet home s2 pls 😭🙏 pic.twitter.com/jpCuYMZbgH
— 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝘂𝘆 𝗟𝗔 📽️🇯🇵🥲 (@Yaniezaki28) October 6, 2021
Only song kang can be hyunsoo what is this what other actor is gonna embody the haven't showered in months but im still hot energy of hyunsoo now
To recall, the 27-year-old heartthrob took on the role of a suicidal high school student Cha Hyun Soo who just moved to apartment 1410 after his parents got killed in a car accident.
At the height of the chaos in Green Home, Hyun Soo found himself infected by the virus, transforming him into a superpowered being.
Months after the Kdrama was released, several media outlets cited that "Sweet Home" will return for season 2.
In July, rumor sparked that the cast from season 1, such as Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook, and Lee Si Young, will return for another season.
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Netflix Reacts to Rumored Sweet Home Season 2
Shortly after the reports circulated on various outlets, Netflix set the record straight and addressed the rumors.
At the time, a representative of the streaming giant revealed that "nothing has been decided yet regarding the production of "Sweet Home" Season 2."
The mega-hit K-series is based on the thriller webtoon of the same name written by Kim Carnby.
It follows the story of a high school introvert who experienced horrible incidents after moving into a new apartment.
Song Kang's Upcoming Kdrama with Park Min Young
From left to right: Actress Park Min Young, 'Nevertheless' Actor Song Kang, Park Yoon, Girl's Days's Yura
Just in case Netflix announced the complete cast lineup without Song Kang, fans would still get to see the actor in his upcoming projects.
After the success of his melodrama "Nevertheless" with Han So Hee, the South Korean heartthrob is confirmed to star alongside Park Min Young in the new series "Meteorological Agency People: The Cruelty of Office Romance."
