Iron Family (Korean다리미 패밀리) is an ongoing South Korean television series starring Kim Jung-hyun, Keum Sae-rok, Choi Tae-joon, and Yang Hye-ji. It premiered on KBS2 on September 28, 2024, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 19:55 (KST).[3]

Iron Family
Promotional poster
Hangul
다리미 패밀리
Revised RomanizationDarimi paemilli
McCune–ReischauerTarimi p'aemilli
Genre
Written bySeo Sook-hyang
Directed by
  • Seong Jun-hae
  • Seo Yong-soo
Starring
Music byChoi In-hee[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producerKim Hyung-seok[1]
Producers
  • Han Sang-woo[1]
  • Kim Chang-min[1]
  • Park Sung-hye[1]
  • Jo Ji-hoon[1]
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
Budget₩13 billion[2]
Original release
NetworkKBS2
ReleaseSeptember 28, 2024 (2024-09-28) –
present

Synopsis

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Iron Family tells the story of the 'clean laundry' family of Da-rim and her husband ironing money instead of clothes.

Cast

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Main

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The son of the richest family in Cheongryeom-dong and an executive director of Jiseung Group.
The youngest daughter of a laundry shop who is visually impaired.
A part-time worker at a clean laundry shop who becomes a part of Da-rim's family.
The second daughter of a clean laundry shop who is neglected by her mother, who only takes care of her younger sister.

Supporting

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People around Gang-ju

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The chairman of Jiseung Group, is Ji-yeon's husband and Gang-ju's stepfather.
Gang-ju's mother and Seung-don's wife.

People around Da-rim and Cha-rim

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A mother of three who has run a clean laundry business for two generations. She is a daughter-in-law who took care of her sick parents-in-law and even took charge of the laundry in place of her husband, who passed away early.
The mother-in-law of Bong-hee and Da-rim's grandmother.
Gil-rye's husband.
The daughter of Gil-rye and Man-deuk and the aunt of the three siblings of the Clean Laundry.
  • Kim Hyun-joon as Lee Moo-rim[8]
The eldest son of the Clean Laundry and the Cheongryeom Police Station sergeant.

People around Ki-dong

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  • Jo Bok-rae as Nam Ki-dong[8]
A restaurant owner and widower. He works hard for his family and often gets involved with the Clean Laundry family.
  • Byun Yoon-jung as Bok Mi-kyung[8]
A person who runs Cheongryeom Real Estate, is a Bong-hee and Hae-ja's close friend.
  • Oh Young-sil as Bae Hae-ja[8]
The mother-in-law of meat restaurant owner Nam Ki-dong.

People around Soo-ji

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  • Ha Seo-yoon as Song Soo-ji[8]
Mi-ok's daughter and Moo-rim's lover.
  • Kim Sun-kyung as Yoon Mi-ok[8]
Soo-ji's mother and the chief of the Cheongryeom Police Station.
An inspector and Soo-ji's partner.

Other

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Production

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Development

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The romantic black comedy family drama was written by Seo Sook-hyang, who wrote the 50 billion blockbuster drama Ask the Stars, and directed by Seong Jun-hae, who directed Bravo, My Life (2022), and Seo Yong-soo. It was produced by KeyEast and Monster Union.[10]

On June 23, 2024, it was reported that the series would drastically reduce the number of episodes to 36, breaking the existing method of producing mainly 50 episodes.[11]

Viewership

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Iron Family : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
EpisodesEpisode number
123456789101112131415161718
1–182.3932.5042.3252.6442.4902.8032.5052.8292.4162.9992.5672.9252.6142.878TBDTBDTBDTBD
19–36TBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[12]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[12]
Nationwide Seoul
1 September 28, 2024 14.1% (1st) 12.6% (1st)
2 September 29, 2024 14.5% (2nd) 12.8% (2nd)
3 October 5, 2024 14.4% (1st) 12.3% (2nd)
4 October 6, 2024 15.4% (1st) 14.3% (1st)
5 October 12, 2024 14.7% (1st) 13.5% (2nd)
6 October 13, 2024 16.0% (1st) 15.1% (1st)
7 October 19, 2024 15.3% (1st) 13.3% (1st)
8 October 20, 2024 16.2% (1st) 15.0% (1st)
9 October 26, 2024 14.6% (1st) 13.5% (1st)
10 October 27, 2024 17.6% (1st) 16.5% (1st)
11 November 2, 2024 15.2% (1st) 13.1% (1st)
12 November 3, 2024 17.1% (1st) 16.3% (1st)
13 November 9, 2024 15.1% (1st) 14.2% (1st)
14 November 10, 2024 16.7% (1st) 15.1% (1st)
15 November 16, 2024
16 November 17, 2024
17 November 23, 2024
18 November 24, 2024
19 November 30, 2024
20 December 1, 2024
21 December 7, 2024
22 December 8, 2024
23 December 14, 2024
24 December 15, 2024
25 December 21, 2024
26 December 22, 2024
27 December 28, 2024
28 December 29, 2024
29 January 4, 2025
30 January 5, 2025
31 January 11, 2025
32 January 12, 2025
33 January 18, 2025
34 January 19, 2025
35 January 25, 2025
36 January 26, 2025
Average
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f KBS Drama (October 12, 2024). [5화 하이라이트] "납부 가산세가..."130억이 넘는 세금에 걱정하는 김혜은 [다리미 패밀리/IRON FAMILY] | KBS 241012 방송 [[Episode 5 Highlight] "Payment Surcharge..." Kim Hye-eun Worries About Over 13 Billion Won in Taxes [IRON FAMILY] | KBS 241012 Broadcast] (Television production) (in Korean). KBS Drama. Retrieved October 12, 2024 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ Park, Dong-seon (September 27, 2024). 키이스트, '다리미 패밀리' 제작계약 체결...드라마→OST·콘서트 등 IP비즈니스 예고 [Key East signs production contract for 'Iron Family'... IP business preview from drama to OST and concert]. etnews (in Korean). Retrieved September 27, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Jang, Woo-young (August 30, 2024). "김정현♥금새록, '강림 커플' 강림 ('다리미 패밀리')" [Kim Jung-hyun♥Geum Sae-rok, 'Kangrim Couple' Kangrim ('Iron Family')] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved August 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Oh, Myeong-eon (July 23, 2024). "KBS 새 주말극 '다리미 패밀리'에 김정현·금새록 등 출연" [Kim Jung-hyun and Geum Sae-rok to Appear in KBS' New Weekend Drama 'Iron Family'] (in Korean). Yonhap News. Retrieved July 23, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 30, 2024). "최태준·양혜지, '다리미 패밀리' 합류...김정현·금새록과 호흡" [Choi Tae-joon and Yang Hye-ji join 'Iron Family'... Working with Kim Jung-hyun and Geum Sae-rok] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ a b c Jang, Woo-young (July 23, 2024). "신현준·박지영·김혜은, '다리미 패밀리' 합류..묵은 체증 날릴 연기 차력쇼" [Shin Hyun-joon, Park Ji-young, and Kim Hye-eun join the 'Iron Family'... Acting show that will blow away old stagnation] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Retrieved July 23, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Kim, Na-yul (July 25, 2024). "'다리미 패밀리' 김영옥X박인환, 35년만 부부로 재회..기절초풍 가족" ['Iron Family' Kim Young-ok X Park In-hwan, reunited as a couple after 35 years.. A family that makes you faint] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved July 25, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h Jeon, Hyo-jin (August 1, 2024). "오영실→이성열, '다리미 패밀리' 조연 라인업 합류" [Oh Young-sil → Lee Sung-yeol, 'Iron Family' supporting cast lineup joins] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved August 1, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Choi, Lee-jeong (August 14, 2024). "'범죄도시2' 까불이 강덕중, KBS 주말 '다리미 패밀리' 캐스팅" ['Crime City 2' Gang Deok-joong, a troublemaker, cast in KBS weekend 'Iron Family'] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Woo-young, Jang (August 7, 2024). "금새록, 시력 잃는 난치병이었다..8년 돌아 ♥김정현과 재회 ('다리미 패밀리')" [Geum Sae-rok, had an incurable disease that caused her to lose her eyesight..8 years later, reunited with ♥Kim Jung-hyun ('Iron Family')] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 7, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Soo-jeong, Jang (June 23, 2024). "주말드라마도 변화...'체질 개선' 힘쓰는 KBS [D:방송 뷰]" [Weekend dramas are also changing... KBS strives to 'improve constitution' [D: Broadcast View]] (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2024. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Naver.
  12. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea. September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea. September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea. October 5, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea. October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea. October 12, 2024. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea. October 13, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea. October 19, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea. October 20, 2024. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea. October 26, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea. October 27, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea. November 2, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea. November 3, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
    • "Ep. 13". Nielsen Korea. November 9, 2024. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
    • "Ep. 14". Nielsen Korea. November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
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