Family Matters (South Korean Television Series)
Family Matters (Korean title: Gajokgyehwek, literally translated as Family Plan) is a South Korean television series broadcast on the streaming platform Coupang Play. The series explores the premise of individuals with special abilities who disguise themselves as an ordinary family in order to survive and fight against violent criminals.
Production and Release
Principal photography for the series commenced in late December 2023. Directed by Kim Gok and Kim Sun, and written by Kim Jung-Min, the drama comprises a total of six episodes. It aired on the streaming platform Coupang Play from November 29 through December 27, 2024.
Cast and Characters
The series features an ensemble cast portraying members of the fictional household:
- Bae Doo-Na as Han Young-Soo: A loving mother who possesses a special ability.
- Ryoo Seung-Bum as Baek Chul-Hee: A father who harbors a hidden special ability, characterized by a timid personality contrasted with deep devotion to his wife.
- Baek Yoon-Sik as Baek Gang-Sung: A grandfather who displays an abrupt manner while caring deeply for his family.
- Lomon as Baek Ji-Hoon: A 17-year-old with a warm and gentle personality.
- Lee Su-Hyun as Baek Ji-Woo: A 17-year-old sister characterized by a picky and sensitive demeanor.
Supporting Cast
The supporting cast encompasses characters across various groups within the narrative, including the Kumsu Aspirations Church, the Doom-veloper Case, local police officers, high school students, Jo Hae-Pal's gang, and a special trainings group.
Related Series
Related titles include the initial 2024 television series Family Matters (Gajokgyehwek) and its subsequent sequel, Family Matters 2 (Gajokgyehwek2), scheduled for release in 2026 on Coupang Play.