Sweet Home (Green House)

The main symptoms of monsterization include:
Frequent nosebleeds: The earliest and most common sign.
Auditory Hallucinations: Infected individuals begin to hear strange sounds or voices that push them to transform.
Loss of consciousness (coma): Falling into a prolonged sleep during which a transformation occurs.
Elevated body temperature: Infected individuals are often shown to feel feverish.
Inappropriate behavior and mental changes: Fear, anger, anxiety, obsessive thoughts.

The transformation process takes some time, and during this period the infected can become a "half-monster" if they are able to resist the monster within them.

This is the initial phase of a person's transformation into a monster, accompanied by nosebleeds and symptoms while the infected person still retains human consciousness. This is a critical moment, as during this period, monsters are incapable of full regeneration, making them vulnerable.
Key aspects of the Golden Hour:
Symptoms: Begins with nosebleeds and ends with bruises under the eyes.
Window of Opportunity: The house's residents use this time to destroy the infected before they become invincible.

A disabled man living on the ground floor. A jack-of-all-trades who crafts weapons for the residents, playing a key role in their protection.

A timid, fearful, and bespectacled tenant who often finds himself at the center of panic.

Kim Seok-hyun's wife, who endured his abuse for years, shows resilience in the face of the apocalypse and ultimately finds the strength to stand up to her husband.

The owner of a small shop on the ground floor. Rude, greedy, and cruel to his wife, his character embodies selfishness and domestic violence.

A somewhat comical and fussy resident, a friend of Seok Hyun, who tries to stick close to strong groups in order to survive.

A Korean language teacher and a deeply religious Christian. He is the only one who wields a bladed weapon (a katana) and is unafraid to engage in close combat with monsters. He is noble and willing to sacrifice himself.

A young woman who plays the bass guitar. She moved into the Green House after her boyfriend's suicide. She's optimistic, wields a baseball bat, and quickly connects with Jae Hong.

An elderly resident who is seriously ill but remains optimistic. Despite his weakness, he remains brave and even crafts Molotov cocktails to fight monsters.

An asthmatic girl who cares for the elderly Mr. Ahn. She's brave, helps Sang Wook, and becomes close to him. She's skilled with a crossbow. She's bold and calm.

A scarred man, many believe he's a gangster due to his brutal methods. In reality, he's a former police officer who used to vigilante justice against criminals. Over the course of the story, he becomes one of the main defenders, displaying both brutality and compassion.

An 18-year-old high school student, isolated after the death of his entire family in a car accident, moves into the old Green House apartment complex with the intention of committing suicide. However, when the monster apocalypse begins, Hyun-soo discovers he has been infected, but not completely transformed into a mindless monster. He becomes a "special infected" (a half-monster), retaining his human intelligence, and uses his immense power to protect the residents while fighting the monster within.

Eun-hyuk's younger sister, a former ballerina who was forced to quit dancing due to an injury. She's cynical and sharp-tongued, but kind-hearted. She becomes close to Hyun-soo. She's straightforward and brash, yet caring.

A medical student who has assumed the role of leader and strategist for the residents. He is cool-headed, calculating, and willing to make tough decisions for the survival of the majority. His primary goal is to protect his younger sister, Eun-yu. He often makes tough, pragmatic decisions, prioritizing the safety of all above the lives of individuals.

A former firefighter and special forces soldier. Her husband disappeared shortly before the apocalypse. Yi Gyung is the fittest person in the building. She conducts reconnaissance, fights monsters, and tries to figure out the cause of what's happening.

A monster's appearance directly reflects a person's desires. For example, someone who wanted to be strong becomes a huge, muscular giant, while someone who wanted to always be well-fed becomes a gluttonous creature.

This is not a virus, but a curse in which a person’s darkest desires and emotional traumas materialize, turning him into a monster.

The basis is desire: Monsters are born from the worst traits of the soul. For example, the fear of being ugly turns a person into a monster, deforming their body.
Symptoms: Initially, nosebleeds, auditory hallucinations (a voice tempting with desire), high fever and loss of consciousness appear.
Process: A person can transform completely, losing their mind, or become a "special infected" (like Hyun-soo), retaining their humanity and gaining superpowers.
The essence of monsters: They become the embodiment of what people fear or desire most. In the confined space of the "Green House," residents are forced to contend not only with monsters but also with their own fears.

After a mysterious epidemic, the world plunges into chaos. Hyun-soo and his surviving neighbors barricade themselves in their house, trying to survive. The monsters here aren't just zombies, but reflections of desperate desires and the dark side of the human soul.

The residential complex that serves as the main setting for the story is an old, dilapidated building inhabited by people with difficult lives.
Here is its description:
Atmosphere and Setting: A dark, dilapidated apartment building creates a feeling of isolation and claustrophobia.
Plot Meaning: The residents find themselves trapped in this building when the apocalypse begins outside, and their main gate is barred.