![]() Shown in flashbacks as an optimistic teen, severe bullying and isolation from classmates led to self-harm. Hyun-su’s depression is layered, not having one sole cause. He has intentionally isolated himself and scheduled the day he plans to die. The newest resident, and arguably the main focus of the series, is young Cha Hyun-su ( Song Kang). As the show progresses, it is revealed that many of them are dealing with their own forms of trauma. Sweet Home features an ensemble cast of the residents of Green Home, a run-down apartment complex. ![]() It isn’t that suicide isn’t a real, tragic element of our world and shouldn’t ever be depicted but when the character I related to the most in stories always took their life, it was hard not to wonder if that was all there was for me as well. In college, I had become frustrated because it felt as though all the stories I saw featuring a character struggling with depression either ended with or involved their suicide. I became personally invested in mental health representation when I was an undergrad, particularly how suicidal depression is often depicted in mass media. Within all the blood, tears, and gore I found one of the best portrayals of a person with suicidal depression I’d ever seen. However, I ended up becoming invested in these characters and the symbolic meanings behind the monsters they fought. I normally scare easily, and cannot handle gore. I had walked into it not knowing much of what it was about, which was probably for the best. Sweet Home, a South Korean horror series, premiered on Netflix on December 18 th. However, the consequences of more sensationalized portrayals can be severe. ![]() It is difficult to say what representation is right and what is wrong because mental health and the way people experience it is not uniform. Mental health portrayals in media sometimes feel like opening Pandora’s Box. Content Warning: This article discusses depression and suicide and its depiction in season 1 of Sweet Home
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