Netflix’s ‘Sweet Home’ is a South Korean horror drama series based on the webtoons of Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan. The show was conceived by Lee Eung-bok, Hong So-ri, Jang Young-woo, Kim Hyeong-min, Park So-hyeon, and Park So-jeong. The plot revolves around Cha Hyun-soo, who moves into an apartment to start a new life following a family tragedy. However, he quickly realizes that he cannot escape the real creatures that appear throughout the apartment building.
Trapped inside the building, Hyun-soo and other residents try to survive the deadly monster attacks. When the building becomes unsafe, the survivors go outside to fight for survival in new places. The dystopian setting and scary visuals keep viewers interested and curious about the filming locations of ‘Sweet Home.’
Where was “Sweet Home” filmed?
‘Sweet Home’ is filmed entirely in South Korea, mainly in Seoul and Daejeon. The shooting for the first season started in late August 2019 and finished in early March 2020. The second and third seasons were filmed one after the other, starting in early 2023 and ending in March 2023. Let’s explore the monster-filled apartments and streets to find out the specific filming locations of the show.
Seoul, South Korea
A big portion of ‘Sweet Home’ is shot in Seoul, South Korea’s capital city and located in the country’s northwest region. Namsan Mountain and its neighboring environs appear frequently in various episodes. The buildings used for the majority of the first season are Chungjeong Apartments at 30 Chungjeong-ro, Chungjeongno 3(sam)-ga in Seodaemun-gu, and the Hoehyeon Citizen Apartment Complex in Seoul Special City.
For the second and third seasons, the filming was done outdoors as most of the monster action happens in the streets. It is also likely that several important scenes, both indoors and outdoors, were filmed on sound stages in film studios around Seoul.
Daejeon, South Korea
Additional parts of ‘Sweet Home’ were filmed in Daejeon, a city located in a central lowland valley with forested hills and the Geum River. In some outdoor scenes filmed in Daejeon, you can see local landmarks and buildings like the Government Complex Daejeon, Uam Historic Park, Daejeon Station, Daejeon Museum of Art, and Daejeon Citizen’s Observatory.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Sweet Home
Q: Where was ‘Sweet Home’ filmed?
A: ‘Sweet Home’ was filmed entirely in South Korea, with major filming locations in Seoul and Daejeon.
Q: When did filming for ‘Sweet Home’ begin and end?
A: The filming for the first season of ‘Sweet Home’ began in late August 2019 and concluded in early March 2020. The second and third seasons were filmed one after the other, starting in early 2023 and wrapping up in March 2023.
Q: What specific locations in Seoul were used for filming?
A: In Seoul, major filming locations include Namsan Mountain and the Chungjeong Apartments at 30 Chungjeong-ro, Chungjeongno 3(sam)-ga in Seodaemun-gu, and the Hoehyeon Citizen Apartment Complex
Q: What notable landmarks in Daejeon appear in the series?
A: Outdoor scenes in Daejeon feature various landmarks, including the Government Complex Daejeon, Uam Historic Park, Daejeon Station, Daejeon Museum of Art, and Daejeon Citizen’s Observatory.
Q: When was ‘Sweet Home’ released on Netflix?
A: ‘Sweet Home’ was released on Netflix on December 18, 2020.
