Hey K-drama fans, have you heard about Family by Choice? It’s a new South Korean drama that’s already turning heads, and I feel it’s going to be a hit! The show dives deep into friendship, family, and love, which we all know are classic K-drama feels! It’s premiered on JTBC on October 9, 2024. Get ready to tune in every Wednesday and Thursday.
Here’s the scoop
The drama is actually based on the Chinese show Go Ahead, and it revolves around three main characters, Kim San Ha (played by Hwang In Yeop), Yoon Joo Won (Jung Chae Yeon), and Kang Hae Joon (Bae Hyun Sung). The cool thing? They aren’t related by blood, but they grew up together and formed their own little family. How sweet is that?
Let me break down the characters for you:
Kim San Ha (Hwang In Yeop)
Kim San Ha is your typical K-drama mysterious guy, perfect on the outside, but with a complicated past. He grew up with Joo Won and Hae Joon but left them to find his biological family. Now, ten years later, he’s back. Of course, this stirs up all kinds of emotions.
Yoon Joo Won (Jung Chae Yeon)
Yoon Joo Won has her own story. She was raised by her dad, who owns a kal-guksu restaurant. She’s always leaned on San Ha and Hae Joon, seeing them as family. But now that San Ha’s back, she’s dealing with some pretty heavy feelings of hurt and abandonment.
Kang Hae Joon (Bae Hyun Sung)
Kang Hae Joon is the happy-go-lucky guy of the group. He’s always been cheerful but has had his own share of struggles. He cares deeply for both Joo Won and San Ha, which naturally makes things a little complicated when they’re all back together.
So what’s the drama about?
Expect a lot of emotional moments as these three navigate their past hurts and try to figure out their present. Family drama? Check. Complicated love triangle? Check. Heartfelt moments? Oh, absolutely. And as always, K-dramas do an amazing job of showing how chosen families can mean just as much, if not more, than blood ties.
What’s exciting about the production:
- Directed by Kim Seung Ho
- Written by Hong Si-young
- It’s a mix of romance, youth, and family drama, so there’s something for everyone!
Why you’ll want to watch
With a cast this talented and a story line that’s all about relationships, you just know Family by Choice is going to tug at our heartstrings. It’s relatable, touching, and who doesn’t love a good “found family” story? Plus, it’s based on Go Ahead, so there are already high hopes for it.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel all the feels! I’m definitely marking my calendar for this one. Let’s all settle in for another amazing drama night!