Lee Se Na (played by Yeonwoo) is the main antagonist in the Korean drama Bitter Sweet Hell. Despite her numerous crimes, including murder and an obsession with stealing No Yeong Won’s (Kim Hee Sun) life, she remains elusive and difficult to capture. Here are five compelling reasons why Lee Se Na is such a formidable character.
1. Lee Se Na’s Meticulous Planning
Yeonwoo In Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Lee Se Na doesn’t commit crimes impulsively. Her plans are always neatly organized and thoroughly executed. Although this process takes time, she is patient and meticulous. For example, her year-long scheme to terrorize No Yeong Won involved uncovering family secrets and setting up a series of terrifying events. Her careful planning ensures she always has an alibi, making it hard for the police to catch her.
2. No Traces Left Behind
Yeonwoo In Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Lee Se Na pays great attention to detail, ensuring she leaves no evidence at her crime scenes. She meticulously cleans up after herself, often disguising murders as accidents. This thoroughness has allowed her to evade punishment for multiple crimes, including the murder of her three husbands and the arson that killed her family. Her ability to eliminate traces makes her an elusive target for law enforcement.
3. Master of Sympathy
Yeonwoo In Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Despite her cruel actions, Lee Se Na’s charming appearance and ability to act sad help her gain sympathy from those around her. This makes it difficult for people to suspect her of any wrongdoing. Ordinary people see her as an innocent, unfortunate girl, unaware of her murderous past, which includes killing her husband and biological parents.
4. Skilled Liar
Yeonwoo In Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Lee Se Na is a master manipulator, skilled at lying and twisting facts to her advantage. She uses her sweet words to deceive many, including men who fall for her charms. For instance, she promised Choi Jae Jin (Kim Nam Hee) they would run away together if he left his family, but she never showed up at the airport. Her lies also help her during police investigations, where she often twists facts to escape suspicion.
5. Manipulative Tactics
Yeonwoo And Kim Nam Hee In Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Lee Se Na is adept at manipulating and brainwashing others, especially men, to do her bidding. Many have fallen victim to her tactics, including Choi Jae Jin and Oh Tae Hwan (Jung Gun Joo). An Yo Sub (Yang Jae Hyun), who worked at No Yeong Won’s house for 15 years, was also manipulated into helping her with her crimes. Blinded by love, he assisted Lee Se Na until she ultimately killed him as part of her revenge plan.
Antisocial personality and psychopathic tendencies, combined with her innocent appearance, enable Lee Se Na to commit numerous crimes. She remains a formidable antagonist throughout Bitter Sweet Hell, only facing karma in the last episode when No Yeong Won finally defeats her.
