Filming locations of the horror series in Daejeon, Korea

Not your average post-apocalyptic zombie/monster TV series from Netflix, Sweet home is a clever, action-packed adaptation of a popular webtoon. The classic battle between good and evil, in this case monsters and humans, was brilliantly captured in the series. Season 3 of Sweet home debuted on Netflix on July 19, 2024, to rave reviews. Although the show's special effects had to be shot in a studio, we got some of the Sweet home Filming locations for K-dramas. Travel with us through the sights and sounds of Daejeon, Korea, the main filming location for Sweet home Season 3.

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Sweet home K-Drama Season 3: Cast, Plot and More

Lee Eung-bok, Hong So-ri, Jang Young-woo, Kim Hyeong-min, Park So-hyeon and Park So-jeong have adapted the webtoon by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan and thus Sweet home Television series. The story of the first season revolves around loner Cha Hyun-su (played by Song Kang), who loses his family in a tragic car accident and subsequently moves out of home to live with strangers in the run-down Green Home Apartment Complex.

As he adjusts to his new way of life, monsters appear everywhere and his neighbors and friends turn into monster-human hybrids. Eventually, he transforms himself into a hybrid with wings and superpowers. While season 2 of the series explores his inner struggles after his transformation into a hybrid, season 3 focuses on his search for answers, government officials looking for a cure, and an ensuing final battle between humans and monster hybrids.

Except Song Kang, who Sweet home The cast of the third season includes several regulars and newcomers from the K-drama, including Lee Jin-wook as Pyeon Sang-wook, Lee Si-young as Seo Yi-kyung, Park Gyu-young as Yoon Ji-su, Go Min-si as Lee Eun-yu, Kim Hee-jung as Cha Jin-ok, Kim Gook-hee as Son Hye-in, and Lee Joon-woo as Ryu Jae-hwan. Check out the trailer for Sweet home Season 3 on Netflix.

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Sweet home Filming locations of K-dramas

Filming for the first season of the K-drama hit series Sweet home was filmed entirely in locations across Seoul, including Chungjeong Apartments, Chungjeongno 3 (sam)-ga, and Hoehyeon Citizen Apartment Complex. However, most of seasons 2 and 3 were filmed outdoors in Daejeon between January 2023 and March 2023. Almost all Sweet home Season 3 was filmed in Daejeon, while some parts were probably shot on the sound stage of a film studio in Seoul.

Daejeon

In Daejeon, the Daejeon Government Complex, Uam Historical Park, Daejeon Station, Daejeon Art Museum and Daejeon Citizen Observatory form the backdrop of several scenes.

Daejeon is the fifth largest city in South Korea and is considered the country's research and development capital. Located about two hours from Seoul, this culturally rich city offers plenty of attractions and something for people from all walks of life.

Sightseeing attractions: Hanbat Arboretum, National Science Museum and Daedong Sky Park

Things to do: Hike the Gyejoksan Mountain Red Clay Trail, explore the Daejeon Jungang Market and spend time at the Jangtaesan Recreational Forest

Best restaurants: Moru Brunch Cafe Dunsan, Vesta Buffet and Yetteo Restaurant

Best Hotels: LOTTE City Hotel Daejeon, Ramada by Wyndham and The Shourin Hotel

How to reach us
By plane: Cheongju International Airport is about 43 km away.
By train: Daejeon Station is located within the city.

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