Family Matters (Korean: 가족계획) is an ongoing South Korean thriller television series starring Bae Doona, Ryoo Seung-bum, Baek Yoon-sik, Lomon and Lee Su-hyun. The series depicts about a woman who received harsh training in an unknown facility as a child, escapes the facility, and lives as an ordinary family member, but encounters cruel villains and punishes them with even more cruel and strange abilities. It premiered on Coupang Play on November 29, 2024, and airs every Friday at 20:00 (KST).
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| Hangul | 가족계획 |
| Literal meaning | Family Plan |
| Revised Romanization | Gajokgyehoek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kajokkyehoek |
| Genre | Thriller[1] |
| Created by | Kim Jung-min |
| Written by | Kim Jung-min |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
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| Running time | 50 minutes |
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| Network | Coupang Play |
| Release | November 29, 2024 – present |
Plot
editIt revolves around a group of individuals with extraordinary abilities who form a fake family to protect themselves from a shadowy criminal organization. The "family" consists of a mother, father, grandfather, and two teenage siblings, each harboring secrets and special powers.
As they navigate the challenges of pretending to be a normal family, they find themselves entangled in dangerous situations involving heinous criminals. Despite their differences, they begin to form real emotional bonds, discovering the meaning of family, trust, and love along the way.
The series explores the tension between their fake roles and their true selves, all while keeping their abilities hidden from the outside world. Themes of survival, identity, and loyalty are central to the story, with a mix of thrilling action and heartwarming moments.
Cast
editMain
edit- A mother who possesses special abilities and is affectionate only to her children.
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Baek Cheol-hee[2]
- A father who hides his abilities and is timid but loves his wife endlessly.
- Baek Yoon-sik as Baek Kang-seong[2]
- A grandfather who is prickly but secretly cares for his family.
- The warm and gentle person.
- Lee Su-hyun as Baek Ji-woo[2]
- A seventeen-year-old daughter.
Supporting
edit- Kim Si-eun as Kwon Min-jeong[3]
Production
editDevelopment
editFamily Matters was created and written by Kim Jung-min,[4] co directed by Kim Gok and Kim Sun, and produced by KeyEast, Ordinary Gem, Monster Union and Borderless Film.[5]
Casting
editOn October 5, 2023, it was reported by Star News that Bae Doona had been cast and confirmed to appear in the series.[6]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in late December 2023.[2]
Release
editFamily Matters was scheduled to premiere on Coupang Play on November 29, 2024, and would air every Friday at 20:00 (KST).[5]
References
edit- ^ Daly, Rhian (October 6, 2023). "Bae Doona in talks to star in K-drama thriller 'Family Plan'". NME. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Lee, Min-ji (January 8, 2024). 배두나X류승범 부부 된다, 쿠팡플레이 ‘가족계획’ 출연 확정 [공식] [Bae Doo-na X Ryu Seung-beom to become a couple, confirmed to appear on Coupang Play's 'Family Plan' [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (December 11, 2024). "'가족계획' 김시은, 눈 뗄 수 없는 존재감". Sports Khan (in Korean). Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-kyung (January 8, 2024). [공식] 배두나·류승범, 부부된다…'가족계획' 출연 확정] [[Official] Bae Doo-na and Ryu Seung-beom to become a couple… Confirmed to appear in ‘Family Plan’] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Choi, Yu-na (October 31, 2024). 배두나X류승범 부부 된다, 쿠팡플레이 ‘가족계획’ 출연 확정 [공식] [Strange atmosphere… Bae Doo-na X Ryu Seung-beom X Baek Yoon-sik 'Family Plan' poster revealed] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (October 5, 2023). [단독]배두나, '가족계획' 여주..류승범·백윤식 만난다 [[Exclusive] Bae Doo-na, 'Family Plan' female lead... meets Ryu Seung-beom and Baek Yoon-sik] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
