‘Sweet Home 2’ Production Reportedly In the Works + Song Kang, Lee Jin Wook Spotted on Set
As the whole K-drama fandom waits for the highly anticipated sequel, rumor sparked that "Sweet Home 2" filming has begun.
Definitely one of the biggest shows in 2020, Netflix's 10-part episode series topped the streaming giant's daily chart during its first week of release.
As cited by What's On Netflix, the supernatural horror series scored 22 million views surpassing the Japanese thriller "Alice in Borderland," released a day after "Sweet Home." It raked with 18 million views.
Interestingly, two years after the K-drama made its global debut, "Sweet Home 2" is finally in the works.
Song Kang and Lee Jin Wook Caught on Set of 'Sweet Home 2'
A photo featuring the OG cast Song Kang and Lee Jin Wook spread like wildfire on social media after the duo was spotted filming a scene.
Netizens believe it is for the Netflix series as they gear up for the much-awaited "Sweet Home" season 2.
Through a Twitter post, a fan claimed that the two stars are back for Netflix's sequel. Based on the photo, Lee Jin Wook and Song Kang both wore suits and filmed inside what looked like a mall.
#SweetHome S2 SPOILERS 🔥😍
— Fi🌸 (@Fifi1700) April 19, 2022
Someone saw #SongKang & #LeeJinWook filming together😍
THEY'RE NOT IN RAGS BUT SUITS🔥😍The plot gonna take a 360 turn IKR😍Our OG cast is back😭Sangwook WITHOUT SCARS😍Hairstyle like smth in btw Hwal & DKW😍CANT WAIT 😭 pic.twitter.com/tBHIbGm1Dm
Meanwhile, a media outlet cited an online post featuring a car carrying props with a label that reads "Sweet Home 2."
In the comments section, one netizen said that the team might have "started filming last weekend."
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To recall, Song Kang and Lee Jin Wook starred in "Sweet Home" season 1. The 27-year-old heartthrob took on the role of the introverted high school student turned monster hunter Cha Hyun Soo. He is the newbie resident at the Green Home Mansion Apartment.
Meanwhile, Lee Jin Wook plays Pyeong San Wook, a former contract killer with a mysterious personality and scary burn scars. This made the residents terrified of him.
'Sweet Home' Season 2: What We Know So Far
In July 2021, Netflix set the record straight after rumors sparked that "Sweet Home" would be renewed for season 2.
At the time, outlets shared Netflix's statement noting that "nothing has been decided regarding the production of Season 2 of "Sweet Home."
Despite this, actors from season 1 and new stars are rumored to join the cast. It includes Lee Si Young, who played the fearless firefighter Seo Yi Kyung and the badass bassist Yoon Ji Su, portrayed by Park Gyu Young.
Aside from the two OG cast, B1A4's Jinyoung, "It's Okay to Not be Okay" star, Oh Jung Se, and Kim Shin Rok from "Hellbound" will also appear in "Sweet Home" season 2.
While fans eagerly wait for the second season, "Sweet Home" director Lee Eung Bok previously mentioned the possible storyline in the upcoming sequel.
As noted by MBN, the team wanted to "introduce the monsters that we weren't able to" in the first season.
It means that more jaw-dropping and heart-pounding scenes are expected in the second installment.
