Family by Choice

Family by Choice TV Series Details:

Hangul 조립식 가족
Hanja 組立式 家族
Also known asJoripsing gajok
A Prefabricated Family
Based onGo Ahead (2020) by Ding Ziguang
Country South Korea
Language Korean
GenreRomance, Comedy, Drama
Season1
Episodes16
Release dateOctober 9, 2024 – November 27, 2024
Aired onWednesday, Thursday
Running time60-70 min
StarringHwang In-youp
Jung Chae-yeon
Bae Hyun-sung
Directed by Seungho Kim
Written byHong Si-young
Production CompaniesHighZium Studio
Base Story
Distributor JTBC

Family by Choice TV Series Cast & Character:

  • Hwang In-youp as Kim San-ha, a man who seems to have no regrets and an appearance that will appeal to anyone.
  • Jung Chae-yeon as Yoon Joo-won, a woman who is full of positive and strong energy was also loved and raised by her father, who runs his Kalguksu restaurant.
  • Bae Hyun-sung as Kang Hae-joon, a man who is as clear as sunlight and has a lot of charm truly likes and follows those who have treated him like family.
  • Choi Won-young as Yoon Jeong-jae, Yoon Joo-won’s father. He runs a kalguksu restaurant in the neighborhood and senses the children’s moods like a ghost without them saying anything.
  • Choi Moo-sung as Kim Dae-wook, Kim San-ha’s father. He is a police station officer with an inflexible, sincere, and gentle personality.
  • Seo Ji-hye as Park Dal, Yoon Joo-won’s best friend, who has lived her entire life according to her mother’s expectations. While she lives each day in a suffocating way, she falls in love with Kang Hae-joon.

Storyline:

It is about two men and a woman who aren’t blood-related but treated each other as a family during their teens and how they meet again after 10 years.

About Family by Choice TV Series:

Family by Choice (Korean: 조립식 가족) is a South Korean romantic comedy-drama television series directed by Seungho Kim and written by Hong Si-young. The series stars Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, Bae Hyun-sung and Seo Ji-hye.

It is based on the 20202 Chinese Television series Go Ahead.

On December 13, 2023, JTBC confirmed that Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, and Bae Hyun-sung would be appearing in the series. The Family by Choice production team wrapped up filming and moved into post-production on July 14, 2024.

Family by Choice premiered on JTBC on October 9, 2024, and airs every Wednesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in South Korea, on U-Next in Japan, and on Viu and Viki in selected regions.

Family by Choice TV Series Episode List:

EpisodeTitleRelease DateSummary
1“Ju Won, San Ha, And Hae Jun Meet”Wed, Aug 28, 2024A family moves into an apartment complex. The daughter, Ju Won, meets San Ha, her new stepbrother, who struggles to accept her due to his family’s circumstances.
2“One Family Name”Wed, Oct 9, 2024After growing up together, Ju Won, San Ha, and Hae Jun attend high school. San Ha and Hae Jun attract female attention, leading to Ju Won relaying love messages. Ju Won desires adoption under one family name.
3“Two Fathers”Wed, Oct 16, 2024A man claims to be Hae Jun’s birth father, visiting his school. Initially speechless, Hae Jun feels relief at learning his father didn’t abandon him.
4“An Unwelcome Visitor”Wed, Oct 16, 2024Ju Won’s date disappoints her. San Ha faces an unwanted visitor, dredging up unwanted memories. Hae Jun’s biological father’s gift causes conflict between Hae Jun and colleague.
5“Hae Jun’s Birthday”Wed, Oct 23, 2024Hae Jun’s birthday is near, but he and San Ha fight. To fix things, Ju Won plans a rail bike trip, but he gets sick. Misunderstandings arise at school about Dal and Hae Jun, while Yi Hyun prepares for the birthday party.
6“Visit From Hae Jun’s Mom”Wed, Oct 23, 2024Hae Jun’s mother, Seo Hyun, visits Yoon’s Kalguksu to repay a debt, confusing Jung Jae. Meanwhile, So Hee goes missing after meeting San Ha, causing tension between Moo Sung and Jung Hee, leading San Ha to distance himself from the family.
7“The Basketball Game”Wed, Oct 30, 2024Hae Jun finds out that his mother had come to pay back her debt, but did not stay long enough to see him. After CSAT, misunderstandings between San Ha, Ju Won, Hae Jun, and Dal build up as they are clueless about each other’s true feelings. Meanwhile, Hae Jun’s birth father watches his son’s basketball game and suggests he study further in the US.
8“Leaving the Countryside”Wed, Oct 30, 2024San Ha stays in Seoul to look after his stop-sister while his mother recovers from surgery. Ju Won goes to Seoul alone to surprise him without telling the rest of the family Meanwhile back at home, Jung Jae collapses from overworking, scaring everyone, especially Hae Jun, who makes up his mind about going to the US.
9“A Decade Later”Wed, Nov 6, 2024Ju Won grieves as San Ha and Hae Jun decide to leave for Seoul and the US. After 10 years, the grown San Ha and Hae Jun return.
10“Awkward Reunion”Wed, Nov 6, 2024On Ju Won’s birthday, San Ha and Hae Jun return after a decade, leaving Ju Won indifferent despite expectations. A shocking truth about Hae Jun surfaces during the celebration.
11“San Ha’s Confession”Wed, Nov 13, 2024San Ha confesses romantic feelings for Ju Won, leaving them conflicted. Hae Jun jokingly proposes to Ju Won, upsetting San Ha. Seo Hyun’s surprise visit shocks Jung Jae, leading to unexpected events.
12“A New Start”Wed, Nov 13, 2024San Ha and Ju Won confess their love but worry about telling family and friends. Hae Jun tries repaying Jung Jae but misunderstandings arise over Hae Jun’s money source.
13“San Ha Having Insomnia”Wed, Nov 20, 2024Hae Jun discovers San Ha’s insomnia and medication. Jung visits San Ha privately, asking him to stay with her and Jung Hee. Dal conceals her feelings for Hae Jun as a secret between Ju Won and San Ha is about to be unveiled by Hae Jun.
14“Unchosen, Unloved, Alone”Wed, Nov 20, 2024Hae Jun feels betrayed watching San Ha and Ju Won nearly kiss. He fears they’ll abandon him like others before. Despite knowing his mother’s whereabouts, he watches her from afar, fueling his hatred towards her.
15“San Ha Getting Hurt”Wed, Nov 27, 2024Everyone is happy with San Ha and Ju Won dating, except one person. San Ha gets hurt and is rushed to the emergency room and even Jung Jae and Dae Wook come to check on him. Hae Jun decides to play basketball again. Dal is deeply disappointed and devastated. Meanwhile, when Ju Won is alone at her bakery, an unwelcome visitor comes to see her
16“Someone For Everyone”Wed, Nov 27, 2024San Ha can’t wait any longer. He approaches Jung Jae and requests his approval to be with Ju Won. Ju Won and Hae Jun try to work some romantic magic between Jung Jae and Seo Hyun while Dal goes on a blind date, as suggested by Jae Eun. However, Hae Jun doesn’t like the idea and doesn’t let his chance go. Meanwhile, Jung Hee plans to move to the UK with So Hee.
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