Strangers from Hell, also known as Hell Is Other People, is a 2019 South Korean television series starring Yim Si-wan and Lee Dong-wook. Based on the Naver Webtoon Hell Is Other People by Kim Yong-ki, it is the second series of OCN's "Dramatic Cinema" project which combines film and drama formats. It aired from August 31 to October 6, 2019.
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Synopsis
It tells the story of a young man in his 20s who moves to Seoul after landing an internship in a company. While looking for a place to stay, Yoon Jong-woo stumbles upon Eden Studio, an ominous cheap dormitory and decides to stay there as he is low on money. Though not thrilled about the quality of the place and its abnormal residents, including his next-door neighbor Seo Moon-jo, he decides to tolerate it until he saves enough money to move out. However, mysterious occurrences start occurring in the studio, causing Jong-woo to start fearing the studio's residents.
Cast
Main
Yim Si-wan as Yoon Jong-woo
A writer who comes from countryside and moves in room 303 at Eden Dormitory after landing a new job at a new company his older friend created. He takes Eden Dormitory for a cheap price, only to find out that the dormitory is not just an ordinary dormitory.
Lee Dong-wook as Seo Moon-jo
A dentist who works near Eden Dormitory and lives in room 304. He comes across as a friendly and compassionate dentist. However, things are not what they seem.
Supporting
Yoon Jong-woo's colleagues
Cha Rae-hyung as Shin Jae-ho
Jong-woo's university senior and now boss.
Kim Han-jong as Park Byeong-min
Jong-woo's chief at the company.
Oh Hye-won as Son Yoo-jeong
Jong-woo's only female colleague.
Park Ji-han as Go Sang-man
The head of section at Jong-woo's company.
People at Eden Dormitory
Lee Jung-eun as Eom Bok-soon
The owner of Eden Dormitory. She seems friendly but she hides a very dark secret.
Lee Hyun-wook as Yoo Gi-hyeok
A mysterious and cold resident who lives in room 302.
Park Jong-hwan as Byeon Deuk-jong and Byeon Deuk-soo
Twin brothers who lives in rooms 306 and 307 respectively. Deuk-jong is mentally handicapped, while Deuk-soo has better intelligence than his twin brother.
Lee Joong-ok as Hong Nam-bok
A resident who lives in room 313. He is a porn-addict.
Hyun Bong-sik as Ahn Hee-joong
A thug resident who lives in room 310. He was planning to leave the dormitory and start a new and better life.
Special appearances
Lim Soo-hyung as a taxi driver.
Park Seung-tae as a flower seller.
Nam Jung-hee as a murder victim.
Kim Yannie as Kumail's wife.
Park cheon-guk as a bully.
Production
First script reading took place in April 2019, in Sangam-dong, Seoul.