The Reputable Family (2010 TV Series)

The Reputable Family (Korean: 명가; RR: Myeongga) is a South Korean historical drama series that aired on the KBS network in 2010. The series explores the historical concept of noblesse oblige, focusing on the lives and moral responsibilities of the Choi family during the Joseon Dynasty.

Promotional poster for The Reputable Family

Production and Broadcast

The drama was directed by Lee Eung-Bok and Jeon Woo-Sung, with a screenplay written by Baek Young-Sook and Yoon Young-Soo. It consisted of 16 episodes and was broadcast on KBS on Saturday and Sunday nights at 21:40, running from January 2, 2010, to February 21, 2010.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast portraying the members of the Choi family and their associates. Notable cast members include:

Cha In-Pyo as Choi Kuk-Seon
Han Go Eun as Han Dan-Yi
Kim Sung-Min as Kim Won-Il
Lee Hee-Do as Kim Ja-Chun
Jeong Dong-Hwan as Jang Kil-Taek
Kim Myung-Soo as Kim Su-Man
Kim Young-Chul as Choi Jin-Rip
Choi Il-Hwa as Choi Dong-Ryang
Ko Jung-Min as Jeong's wife
Ahn Jung-Hoon as Bandol
Jeong Han-Heon as Shim Won-Kyo
Lee Han-Su as Sang-Nam

The production also included younger versions of the main characters, portrayed by actors such as Yeo Jin-Goo (young Choi Kuk-Seon), Mun Ka-Young (young Han Dan-Yi), and No Young-Hak (young Kim Won-Il).