In the intense world of Bitter Sweet Hell, Lee Se Na (played by Yeon Woo) emerges as a force to be reckoned with. Her primary goal is to destroy Noh Young Won (Kim Hee Sun), a beloved family psychologist, by revealing the secrets of the Choi family. Yet, her actions bring about surprising benefits that transform the lives of the Choi family members. Let’s delve into three key benefits of Lee Se Na’s unexpected influence.
Revealing the Truth: The Framing of Noh Young Won’s Father
Lee Se Na’s initial move is to unveil a crucial secret that Noh Young Won was unaware of: the framing of his father. After the death of Choi Go Myun (Kwon Hae Hyo), Noh Young Won receives a mysterious message directing him to a hidden memory card. This card contains a voice recording of Choi Go Myun plotting to frame Noh Young Won’s father, an honest man, for sexual harassment. This revelation shocks Noh Young Won, but it also helps him understand the depth of the deception he and his family have faced. By uncovering this truth, Lee Se Na inadvertently helps Noh Young Won clear his father’s name and come to terms with his past.
Noh Young Won (Kim Hee Sun) In The Korean Drama Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Hong Sa Gang’s Realization: Overprotectiveness and Its Consequences
Another significant benefit of Lee Se Na’s presence is the awakening of Hong Sa Gang (Lee Hye Young) to her overprotective nature. Hong Sa Gang, the matriarch, has always controlled her family’s lives, believing it would lead to their happiness. However, her strict principles negatively impacted her children, especially her son, Choi Jae Jin (Kim Nam Hee), who lost sight of his dreams to comply with his mother’s wishes. Even her adopted children, Noh Young Won and Oh Ji Eun (Shin So Yul), harbored resentment towards her. Lee Se Na’s actions force Hong Sa Gang to confront the harm her overprotectiveness has caused. In the end, Hong Sa Gang decides to step back, allowing her family members the freedom to live their own lives.
Hong Sa Gang (Lee Hye Young) In The Korean Drama Bitter Sweet Hell (Doc. Mbc/Bitter Sweet Hell)
Empowering Decision-Making: The Choi Family’s Newfound Courage
Lee Se Na’s influence extends to the entire Choi family, empowering them to take control of their lives. Under Hong Sa Gang’s dominance, the family members had been reluctant to make their own decisions. Lee Se Na’s presence and the chaos she brings help them realize that their lives were being dictated by one person’s desires. This revelation encourages them to take charge of their own destinies. Hong Sa Gang stops controlling the family, Choi Jae Jin gives up his doctor’s license to follow his own path, and Noh Young Won leaves his mental clinic to open a counseling session for prisoners.
Portrait Of The Cast Of Korean Drama Bitter Sweet Hell (Instagram.com/Mbcdrama_Now)
Despite her destructive intentions, Lee Se Na’s appearance catalyzes significant personal growth and transformation within the Choi family. The chaos she introduces ultimately leads to a newfound sense of independence and self-awareness for each family member, setting them on paths that align more closely with their true desires and identities.
