Missing the cast of Netflix’s horror-thriller series Sweet Home? Here are their names, roles in the series, and other shows you may have seen them in.
Sweet Home is one of Netflix’s biggest hits—with its engaging story and, of course, the cast that brought the characters to life. In addition, this isn’t just a series you’ll forget once you finish watching it—you’ll definitely crave for more. It’s packed with Korean actors and actresses who delivered mind-blowing performances and unforgettable lines.
Thus, let’s bring them back through this article while unraveling their roles and peeking through some series you might have seen before.
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Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers about the series. Read at your own risk.
Main Cast of Sweet Home (Seasons 1–3)
Song Kang as Cha Hyun-su
Playing one of the main protagonists of the series, here’s Song Kang as Cha Hyun-su—a loner high school student who moved into the Green Home apartment complex after a family tragedy. To add, when the virus outbreak occurred and the people in the compound turned into monsters, Hyun-su tried to escape. But in the end, he became a monster-hybrid.
Hyun-su was able to resist his full transformation, making him both a threat and a protector of humanity. As he battles the monster within him, Hyun-su becomes the savior people need in this phenomenon.
Aside from playing Hyun-su, Song Kang also appeared in several series, including Nevertheless (2021) as Park Jae-eon, and My Demon (2023) as Jung Gu-won. Additionally, he also played in Love Alarm (2019) as Hwang Sun-oh, and Navillera (2021) as Lee Chae-rok.
Lee Do-hyun as Lee Eun-hyuk
Lee Eun-hyuk, the older brother of Lee Eun-yu, is a former medical student. Among all the Green Home residents, he was the most logical, calm, and level-headed. In addition, his character balanced the group by making careful decisions for their survival. However, in Season 3, he became a neohuman—a monster with a human appearance but no emotions.
Lee Do-hyun’s portrayal of Eun-hyuk showed a huge transformation—from being empathetic to emotionless. Aside from Sweet Home, Do-hyun also starred in Youth of May (2021), The Glory (2022), 18 Again (2020), and The Good Bad Mother (2023).
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Go Min-si as Lee Eun-yu
The badass and brave girl of Sweet Home—Lee Eun-yu. She’s the sister of Eun-hyuk and a former ballerina, but her career ended due to an injury. In terms of demeanor, Eun-yu was cold and aloof, but beneath that façade was someone kind and compassionate. Despite her resentment and conflict with her brother, she still saw Eun-hyuk as family.
Min-si’s character became one of the series’ most emotionally strong survivors—someone you can depend on and definitely a loyal companion. As for the actress, you might’ve seen her in Tastefully Yours (2025), Jirisan (2021), and The Frog (2024). Furthermore, she also worked with Lee Do-hyun (Youth of May, 2021) and Song Kang (Love Alarm, 2019).
Lee Si-young as Seo Yi-kyung
Definitely the girl boss of the series. Seo Yi-kyung is a former firefighter and the strongest resident in Green Home. With her combat skills, she became one of the key protectors in this catastrophe. She’s always ready to take risks, courageous, and prepared for any threat. In addition, Yi-kyung represents both physical and emotional resilience even amid chaos. When she became a mother, she found new purpose and priority.
Lee Si-young is a veteran actress who’s taken on multiple roles. Some of her series include My Beautiful Bride (2015), The Guardians (2017), Liver or Die (2019), Salon De Holmes (2025), and Grid (2022).
Lee Jin-wook as Pyeon Sang-wook
Pyeon Sang-wook is a former contract killer—a brooding, scarred man. At first, he seemed ruthless, cold, and untrustworthy. He was also quite violent, but beneath that tough exterior lies a man with a sense of justice. His character protects the weak, proving his worth as a hero in disguise.
Sang-wook’s arc shows remarkable development throughout the series. Beyond Sweet Home, Lee Jin-wook also starred in The Three Musketeers (2014) as Crown Prince So-hyun, Myung Wol the Spy (2011) as Choi Ryu, and Squid Game Seasons 2–3 (2024–2025) as Park Gyeong-seok.
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Park Gyu-young as Yoon Ji-su
Yoon Ji-su is a bassist and one of Green Home’s residents. She often uses music to ease the tension in the apartment and easily forms close bonds with fellow survivors, particularly Jae-hoon. Ji-su is empathetic and kind-hearted.
Aside from Sweet Home, Park Gyu-young played Woo Ri in Magic School (2017), Kim Ji-eun in Miss Independent Ji Eun (2018), and Yun Su-hyeon in The Devil Judge (2021). Moreover, she also starred in A Good Day to Be a Dog (2023), Celebrity (2023), Dali and the Cocky Prince (2021), and Squid Game Seasons 2–3 (2024–2025).
Go Youn-jung as Park Yu-ri
Park Yu-ri is the soft-spoken and compassionate caregiver of the wheelchair-bound Mr. Ahn. Her character always puts others before herself—selfless, brave, and kind. In her silence lies resilience and strength. Additionally, Yu-ri protects those in need and always lends a hand to the vulnerable.
Apart from Sweet Home, Go Youn-jung starred in Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (2022) as Naksu/Cho Yeong/Jin Bu-yeon, Moving (2023) as Jang Hui-su, Death’s Game (2023) as Lee Ji-su, and Resident Playbook (2025) as Oh I-yeong.
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Support Roles in the Series Across All Seasons
Kim Shi-ah as Seo Yi-soo
Seo Yi-soo is the daughter of Seo Yi-kyung, born amidst the chaos of the monster outbreak. Additionally, her existence symbolizes hope for humanity’s future, even as the world around her falls apart.
Jin Young as Park Chan-yeong
Park Chan-yeong is a skilled soldier and member of the military rescue team. Despite his loyalty to the mission, he often questions the morality of the government’s actions toward survivors and neohumans.
Yoo Oh-sung as Tak In-hwan
Tak In-hwan serves as the leader of the military task force managing survivors and neohumans. Furthermore, he is pragmatic yet morally ambiguous, often making tough choices that test the line between survival and cruelty.
Kim Mu-yeol as Kim Yeong-hu
Kim Yeong-hu is a brave and disciplined sergeant under Tak In-hwan’s command. He acts as the voice of conscience in the group, showing compassion even in a world overrun by monsters.
Oh Jung-se as Dr. Lim
Dr. Lim is a scientist obsessed with studying the monsterization process. His unethical experiments and twisted curiosity blur the line between saving humanity and destroying it.
Kim Shin-rok as Chief Ji
Chief Ji is a high-ranking government official overseeing containment operations. Cold and calculating, she prioritizes national security over individual lives, embodying the system’s inhuman side.
Yang Hye-ji as Jung Hye-ji
Jung Hye-ji is one of the survivors who develops a close connection with other residents in the safe zone. Additionally, her character adds emotional warmth and highlights the lingering humanity amid terror.
Lee Bong-ryun as Im Myung-suk
Im Myung-suk is a resident of Green Home who hides her loneliness behind kindness. To add, her tragic storyline reflects how fear and isolation can turn even the gentlest souls into victims of despair.
Ahn Dong-goo as Lee Su-ung
Lee Su-ung is a soldier working with Chan-yeong’s team, caught between following orders and protecting civilians. His courage and loyalty make him one of the quiet yet dependable heroes in the series.
With this star-studded cast, Sweet Home definitely brought a new taste and feel for K-drama enthusiasts—especially for those who love watching thriller, horror, and survival series.
Which character in the series appeals to you the most?
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Source: Netflix, K-drama Diary, Screenrant
