Info in Movie News | tvN is set to bring out a fresh drama that uniquely blends history, familial disputes, and the battle for survival amidst a national catastrophe. Typhoon Family is a new series that will be premiered on October 11, 2025. It will be broadcast every Saturday and Sunday with a total of 16 episodes.
1997 Asian financial crisis impact was the context of the TV series that was about a family that after going through crisis, saved the company, which was at the same time a sign of their living and their father's heritage.
According to Soompi, The plot of the series focuses on Kang Tae Poong played by Lee Junho whose life is turned upside down and he is suddenly forced to grow up after a catastrophe. Tae Poong in the past was vibrant and reckless, always counting on the riches of his father and enjoying freedom without having to worry about responsibility. However, when the IMF crisis grinds South Korea to a halt, Tae Poong’s father dies leaving behind Typhoon Company. Instead of sitting idly by and watching the company sink, Tae Poong steps up as a CEO and goes to battle for the company and its staff, however, he ends up facing the harsh truth of the world.
In the past, Lee Junho has demonstrated that he is capable of playing very different characters in movies like The Red Sleeve(2021) and King the Land(2023) where he manages to integrate the emotional aspects of the characters with his charm. In Typhoon Family, he has to develop the character half way through the play which seems like a dashing transformation of the character from a young man having fun in the lightest of lifestyles to becoming the one who takes upon him the heavy company. Fans are looking forward to seeing both sensitivity and resolve in his acting which are the traits Junho has always shown in his career.
Along with him is Kim Min Ha, who got world-wide fame by Pachinko in 2022. She is Oh Mi Seon, the eldest daughter in her family, who through the numerous roles has been identified as a responsible person at Typhoon Company. Not only does she deal with ledgers and maintain accounts, but she also helps with the small daily chores without making a fuss about the workload she carries while nourishing her secret ambition of becoming a known professional one day. Mi Seon symbolizes the strength of character, telling the story of how women of that time had to give up a lot and at the same time nurture their hopes and aspirations. The great effort of actress Kim Min Ha to show the very tiny emotions of the character and her commitment to even the smallest details, such as the Seoul dialect of the late 90s, is making everyone very excited to see her next performance.
The drama has invited the diverse group of talented people, who add both lightheartedness and profundity to the story. Kim Min Seok plays Wang Nam Mo, Tae Poong’s loyal friend, bringing the vibrant energy of a ’90s Seoul youth. Veteran actor Sung Dong Il made a special appearance on the show playing Tae Poong's dad, Kang Jin Young, a man that went up the ladder from very modest beginnings to be able to rebuild Typhoon company to its former glory by his own hands. With his presence, the themes of generational struggle and ambition are deepened in the story. Kim Ji Young appears as Jung Jung Mi, Tae Poong’s mother, once a glamorous Gangnam housewife now forced to endure sudden hardship while protecting her family.
Kwon Han Sol was also part of the cast as Mi Seon’s younger sister Oh Mi Ho, a character that combined strength and softness, Kim Young Ok as the very grandmother Yeom Boon Yi, Park Sung Yeon as the mother of Nam Mo and Kim Sang Ho as the enemy of the business who is Pyo Bak Ho, the son played by Moo Jin Sung that adds to the younger generation rivalry. Together, the cast represents the different layers of Korean society affected by the crisis, from youth culture to corporate battles and family endurance.
One of the things that give Typhoon Family a unique feature is its amazing historical background. The incident of the IMF disaster that took place in 1997 is still kept in mind as one of the darkest moments of the period of South Korea's economy when there was a mass dismissal of employees, a shutdown of many enterprises, and an unhappy reorganization of the industrial sector. For existing viewers, this period is still laden with personal memories, while the younger ones will get a proper insight into the hardships faced by their parents’ generation. As the show is going to incorporate this reality into the story of a family, it will be quite a dramatic, emotional and social, thus, connecting the viewers.
Moreover, tvN has been a reputable source with a proven record of success when it comes to quality dramas, with the likes of Reply 1988, Crash Landing on You, and Our Blues being some of its past hits. The series has got to be with the right crew as it is directed by Na Jung, who is famous for Fight for My Way and Love Alarm, while long writing is by Jang Hyun. These two creators who are known for their mastery in love and reality have got the series under their control. Their overall concept is probably to come up with a play that is sincere, dramatic, and encouraging simultaneously.
The question of where to watch the Typhoon Family is already being raised by the international fans of the show even before it is aired outside Korea. Usually, the tvN series are streaming on several platforms worldwide such as Netflix, Viu, or Disney+, however, no official streaming partner has been informed as yet. Considering the attractiveness that Lee Junho and Kim Min Ha bring and the great popularity of Korean dramas that delve into the local historical and cultural themes, it would be quite reasonable to see the Typhoon Family being distributed globally in no time.
For viewers hooked on the idea of romance, this show might seem to be nothing more than that. However, the series is actually depicting characters going through tough times, being strong and sacrificing for others during the storm period. Besides, the great acting of the main cast, the richness of the supporting cast, and the financial struggle in Korea as the background, Typhoon Family is already winning the battle to be the most talked-about drama in 2025. At its October debut, it won't be just the story of a company or a family, but a nation learning how to survive the hard times will also be shared.
source Soompi