‘Sweet Home’ Season 3: All the Characters Who Died Tragically in the Apocalyptic K-Drama

Contains spoilers for ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3

Los Angeles, California: In Season 3 of ‘Sweet Home’, the series lived up to the high expectations set by its debut, but many fans felt the narrative lost its coherence and emotional impact.

As the show’s plot becomes increasingly fragmented, it struggles to maintain the depth and relationships that made its first season so compelling. Character motivations seemed muddled, and their deaths often felt sudden and lacking in significance.

Let’s delve into the tragic deaths of key characters in ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3 and explore whether these losses carry any thematic weight within the show’s apocalyptic framework.

Tragic Victims of Cruel Experiments: Yong-seok, Jung-hyun and Seo-jin and Seok-chan

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

In ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3, several characters met tragic ends which underscored the dark and chaotic atmosphere of the series. Yong-seok, Jung-hyun, and Seo-jin all meet dire fates in Doctor Lim’s old lab, where they fall prey to a group of special infectious agents.

These infected, who had turned the lab into a nightmare arena, killed the trio for their own cruel amusement, turning an experiment into a terrifying spectacle. Their deaths, though intended to highlight the ruthlessness of the Infectious, seemed inconsequential within the broader narrative.

Yeong-hoo, one of the survivors of the attack, manages to escape the facility with serious injuries. In a poignant moment of self-sacrifice, Seok-chan, recognizing the gravity of Yeong-hoo’s situation, gives his own blood to save her.

Seok-chan’s selfless act allows Yeong-hoo to survive, making it to the end of the season, when Seok-chan’s sacrifice adds a layer of emotional weight to the ongoing struggle.

The Fall of a Tortured Survivor: Wang Ho-sang

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

In ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3, Wang Ho-sang’s (Hyun Bong-sik) journey takes a tragic turn that highlights the emotional turmoil and moral conflicts faced by the characters. Ho-sang, who has been Ha-ni’s close companion since season 2, is primarily driven by the need to protect himself and others from the demons plaguing their world.

However, when Ha-ni reveals that Cha Hyun-soo (Song Kang) has the power to turn monsters into humans, Ho-sang begins to question her actions. Struggling with guilt for the lives he had taken, he became haunted by the voices of his victims.

Overwhelmed with remorse and fear of becoming a monster himself, Ho-sang succumbs to his inner demons. In a heartbreaking conclusion, he chooses to end his life by orchestrating a car explosion, a reflection of his final, desperate attempt to escape his pain and the dire consequences he could no longer endure.

Sacrifices that felt hollow: Seo Yi-kyung

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Yi-kyung’s death in ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3 is a poignant example of a character arc that felt deeply unsatisfying. Returning to human form at the beginning of the season, Yi-kyung’s primary goal was to reunite with his daughter, Yi-soo, whom he found near the stadium.

After discovering that her fiancĂ©, Sang-won, and his forces are also looking for Yi-soo, Yi-kyung learns of Sang-won’s sinister plan to absorb her daughter’s body. Determined to save Yi-soo, Yi-kyung attempts a rescue.

However, their escape is foiled when Sang-won attacks them in the tunnel. Despite Yi-kyung’s valiant efforts to protect her daughter, she is overpowered and ultimately sacrifices her life to give Yi-soo a chance to escape.

Sadly, his sacrifice proves futile, as Sang-won captures Yi-soo and imprisons him outside the stadium. Yi-kyung’s death felt hollow, diminishing the depth of his character’s struggle and sacrifice.

The End of an Evil Scientist: Doctor Lim

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

The death of Doctor Lim (Oh Jung-se) in ‘Sweet Home’ Season 3 was a long-awaited moment for many fans. As the sinister scientist behind a series of cruel experiments on both humans and monsters, Lim became a symbol of unbridled evil.

His relentless pursuit of scientific curiosity, often at the cost of human life, made him the central antagonist throughout the series. Despite Sang-won’s initial need for Lim’s body-swapping skills, their relationship sours.

In the final episodes of season 3, Sergeant Tak exposed In-hwan Lim as the creator of the special contagion, further straining his standing with Sang-won. Angered by Lim’s manipulative game, Sang-won decides to end his life.

In a dramatic twist, he crushes the last vial of Lim’s own blood and fatally attacks him by piercing his intestines. Lim’s death marks the end of an important sinister force, closing a dark chapter in the series.

A Monster’s Cruel End and Merciful Sacrifice: Lee Jae-jin and Jae-young

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

Lee Jae-jin and Jae-young, both specially infected from Sang-won’s blood, played important roles in season 3. Ja-jin, known for his brutal nature, was a significant threat, while Ja-young displayed a more sympathetic side, even helping Yeong-hoo escape from the facility during the attack.

Towards the end of the season, Jae-young experiences a change of heart, choosing to help people instead of her corrupt master. He heroically sacrifices himself to stop Jae-jin and his molten lava attack, aiming to save Yeong-hoo and the other survivors.

Jae-jin’s reign of terror ends when Yong-hoo plants an explosive on him, detonating it to eliminate the threat. Meanwhile, Sergeant Tuck, transformed into an ice monster, played a role in the climactic scene but was left in limbo as the season closed.

A Mysterious and Horrible Fate: Chief G

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

The fate of Chief G (Kim Shin-rok) remains one of the season’s lingering mysteries. It was revealed that he hid a terrible secret from his son, who had transformed into a monster and was hiding in the basement of the stadium.

To keep him alive and subdued, Chief G was feeding him symptomatic survivors. This dark revelation was revealed when Sergeant Tuck discovered the truth and was subsequently restrained for public safety.

After Crow Platoon left the stadium, the show left Chief G’s ultimate fate unclear. His uncertain fate is possibly linked to the chaos surrounding the collapse of the stadium or the hands of Sang-won’s demons. Although the series did not provide a final ending for his character, it was implied that he met a dire end in the turmoil.

Mastermind’s Burning End: Sang-won

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

Sang-won’s (Lee Jin-wook) reign of terror finally came to a dramatic end in Season 3. Once again, she tries to seize control by inhabiting Sang-wook’s body, but this time, her evil plan is thwarted. Despite his evil powers, Sang-won finds himself unable to overcome Sang-wook’s will.

In a final act of resistance, Sang-wook seizes the opportunity to end Sang-won’s danger. He drags his own body into the fire, making sure that Sang-won is engulfed in flames. This act of self-sacrifice decisively ends Sang-won’s life, eliminating the threat he faces.

A fiery death marks the end of Sang-won’s cruel influence, leaving no room for his comebacks or body-switching schemes. The show’s conclusion brings a sense of end to the long-running battle against this formidable opponent.

‘Sweet Home’ Season 3 Lee Eun-yu and Seo Yi-soo’s fate hangs in the balance

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A still from the show ‘Sweet Home’ (@netflix)

While reviewing the deaths from Season 3 of ‘Sweet Home,’ we covered the main characters who met tragic ends. For those concerned about the fate of Seo Yi-su and Lee Eun-yu, both characters are alive.

Yi-soo (Kim Si-ah) survives the turmoil, while Eun-yu (Go Min-si), despite being infected and close to becoming a monster, is clearly unaccounted for in the season’s conclusion. Given the series’ narrative twist, it’s plausible that Yun-yu could become a nova and eventually return to her old apartment, where the other nova live.

The show leaves room for speculation and future development about these characters, adding an interesting layer to the ongoing story.

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