Family by Choice
Family by Choice is a 2024 South [Korean television series]. The series is written by Hong Si-young, directed by Kim Seung-ho, and starring Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, Bae Hyun-sung, Choi Won-young, and Choi Moo-sung. It aired on JTBC from October 9, to November 27, 2024, every Wednesday at 20:50. It is also available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in South Korea, on U-Next in Japan, and on Viu and Viki in selected regions.
Synopsis
Kim San-ha, Yoon Ju-won, and Kang Hae-jun are three individuals who, though unrelated by blood, forge an unbreakable bond during their teenage years. Raised under the devoted care of Ju-won's father, Yoon Jeong-jae, who owns a Kalguksu restaurant, and San-ha's father, Kim Dae-wook, they grow up together as family. Despite the absence of their mothers, the two fathers create a nurturing and joyful environment for the trio. However, circumstances pull San-ha and Hae-jun away from their close-knit family, forcing them to part ways. A decade later, the three reunite, uncovering long-buried memories and rekindling the profound connections that shaped their lives.Cast
Main
- Hwang In-youp as Kim San-ha
- Jung Chae-yeon as Yoon Ju-won
- Bae Hyun-sung as Kang Hae-jun
- Choi Won-young as Yoon Jeong-jae
- Choi Moo-sung as Kim Dae-wook
Supporting
People around San-ha
- Kim Hye-eun as Kwon Jeong-hee
- Yang Hyun-seo as Jung So-hee
- * as young Jung So-hee
People around Hae-jun
- Baek Eun-hye as Kang Seo-hyun
- as Kang Yi-hyeon
Friends from Haedong High School
- Seo Ji-hye as Park Dal
- Yoon Sang-hyeon as Lee Jun-ho
- Yoon Woo as Yoon Seok-hoon
- as Do Hee-joo
- Baek Ye-in as Kang Jae-eun
People of Haedong
- as Madam
- as Inspector Kim
Extended
- Kim Do-yeon as Bully's mom