Family: The Unbreakable Bond (Korean: 패밀리) is a 2023 South Korean television series written by Jeong Yoo-seon, co-directed by Jang Jeong-do and Lee Jung-mook, and starring Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra, Chae Jung-an, and Kim Nam-hee. It aired on tvN from April 17, to May 23, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST).[5][6] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[7]
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Hangul | 패밀리 |
Literal meaning | Family |
Revised Romanization | Paemilli |
McCune–Reischauer | P'aemilli |
Genre | |
Written by | Jeong Yoo-seon[2] |
Directed by |
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Starring | |
Music by |
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Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 12 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Kim Sung-min[3] |
Producers |
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Running time | 70 minutes[4] |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | tvN |
Release | April 17 May 23, 2023 | –
Synopsis
editThe series tells the story of Kwon Do-hoon (Jang Hyuk), an NIS black agent husband who disguises himself as an ordinary office worker, and Kang Yoo-ra (Jang Na-ra), a sweet and fierce wife who dreams of a perfect family.[8]
Cast
editMain
edit- Jang Hyuk as Kwon Do-hoon (43 yo): Kang Yu-ra's husband, who is a black agent of the National Intelligence Service who disguises himself as an employee of a trading company.[9]
- Jang Na-ra as Kang Yu-ra (37 yo): Do-hoon's wife who dreams of a normal yet perfect family.[10]
- Chae Jung-an as Oh Chun-ryun (43 yo): a professional NIS operative who is also Do-hoon's manager in the trading company.[11]
- Kim Nam-hee as Cho Tae-gu (39 yo): a suspicious uninvited guest who visits the families of Do-hoon and Yu-ra.[12]
Supporting
editDo-hoon's family
edit- Lee Soon-jae as Kwon Woong-soo (80 yo): Do-hoon's father.[13]
- Shin Soo-ah as Kwon Min-seo (8 yo): Do-hoon and Yu-ra's daughter.[14]
- Kim Kang-min as Kwon Ji-hoon (28 yo): Do-hoon's younger brother.[13]
- Yoon Sang-jeong as Lee Mi-rim (26 yo): Ji-hoon's wife.[15]
Do-hoon's colleagues
edit- Lee Joo-won as Lim Jae-yeol (43 yo): Do-hoon's colleague and friend, who is also a black agent.[16][17]
- Lee Chae-young as Yoon Chae-ri (36 yo): Jae-yeol's ex-wife. She has excellent foreign language skills, as well as skills in information collection and espionage work.[16]
- Gabee as Ma Young-ji (29 yo): Do-hoon's team brain.[14]
Others
edit- Bruno Bruni Jr. as Thomas Wolfe[18]
- Lee Mi-sook as Ma Yeon-rim, Butterfly[19]
Special appearances
edit- Cha Tae-hyun as Mr Cha, bakery shop owner[20]
- Choo Sung-hoon as Koo In-bo[21]
- Lee Ju-myoung as Shadow[22]
- Choi Young-joon as Musa[23]
Production
editThe series marked the fourth project together between actor Jang Hyuk and actress Jang Na-ra after Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), You Are My Destiny (2014) and MBC Drama Festival: Old Goodbye (2014).[24]
Original soundtrack
editPart 1
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Danger" | Lee Seon, Sun Hae, ABOUT | ABOUT, KIME, HEMO | H1-KEY | 3:01 |
2. | "Danger - Instrumental" | ABOUT, KIME, HEMO | 3:01 | ||
Total length: | 6:02 |
Part 2
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Timeless" | Sam Woo, Lee Issac, Kim Ji-soo | Lee Issac, Kim Ji-soo | Sam Ock | 3:05 |
2. | "Timeless - Instrumental" | Lee Issac, Kim Ji-soo | 3:05 | ||
Total length: | 6:10 |
Part 3
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Nobody Knows" (아무도 모르게) | Kim Hyun | Park Tae-jin (Bluewall) | Kim Ye-ji | 3:28 |
2. | "Nobody Knows - Instrumental" | Park Te-jin (Bluewall) | 3:28 | ||
Total length: | 6:56 |
Part 4
editNo. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Nightmare" | Kim Ji-soo, Kyuri | Kim Ji-soo | Kyuri | 3:40 |
2. | "Nightmare - Instrumental" | Kim Ji-soo | 3:40 | ||
Total length: | 7:20 |
Viewership
editGraphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||
1 | 1013 | 956 | 823 | 674 | 718 | 684 | 690 | 608 | 659 | 690 | 608 | 727 | 738 |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[29] | |
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Nationwide | Seoul | ||
1 | April 17, 2023 | 4.875% (1st) | 5.786% (1st) |
2 | April 18, 2023 | 4.151% (1st) | 4.537% (1st) |
3 | April 24, 2023 | 3.719% (1st) | 4.392% (1st) |
4 | April 25, 2023 | 2.971% (2nd) | 3.031% (2nd) |
5 | May 1, 2023 | 2.884% (1st) | 3.203% (1st) |
6 | May 2, 2023 | 3.085% (1st) | 3.511% (1st) |
7 | May 8, 2023 | 3.006% (1st) | 3.372% (1st) |
8 | May 9, 2023 | 2.940% (1st) | 3.195% (2nd) |
9 | May 15, 2023 | 3.059% (1st) | 3.557% (1st) |
10 | May 16, 2023 | 3.076% (2nd) | 3.717% (2nd) |
11 | May 22, 2023 | 2.888% (1st) | 2.949% (1st) |
12 | May 23, 2023 | 3.236% (2nd) | 3.447% (2nd) |
Average | 3.324% | 3.732% | |
References
edit- ^ a b Kim Eun-jung (April 12, 2023). "Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra reunite for tvN spy comedy series 'Family'". Yonhap News Agency. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Ryu Ye-ji (February 8, 2023). "[공식] 장혁♥장나라, 벌써 4번째 뭉쳤다…'패밀리' 4월 첫 방송" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
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- ^ Choi Hye-jin (February 8, 2023). 장혁X장나라, '패밀리' 출연 확정..9년만 재회·4번째 호흡 [Jang Hyuk X Jang Nara confirmed to appear in 'Family'... Reunion after 9 years, 4th breath] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Ha Kyung-heon (March 13, 2023). "장혁+장나라+이순재, tvN '패밀리' 심상치 않은 첫 티저" [Jang Hyuk + Jang Na-ra + Lee Soon-jae, tvN 'Family' unusual first teaser]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Cha Hye-young (March 20, 2023). "장혁X장나라, 네 번째 만남 '패밀리'…디즈니+서 본다" [Jang Hyuk X Jang Na-ra, Fourth Meeting 'Family'…I watch it on Disney+.] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Su-yeon (February 8, 2023). '명랑소녀' 장나라·장혁, 9년만 '패밀리'로 재회...벌써 4번째 호흡 ['Cheerful girl' Jang Na-ra and Jang Hyuk reunite as 'family' after 9 years... Already the 4th breath] (in Korean). TV Report. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Jang Da-hee (June 7, 2022). 6월의 신부' 장나라, 장혁과 또 호흡하나…"'패밀리' 긍정검토"[공식] [June's Bride' Jang Na-ra and Jang Hyuk are working together again... "'Family' positive review" [Official]] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Ji-won (October 26, 2022). '6살 연하 촬영감독♥' 장나라, "패밀리" 안방에서 '러블리'…애교 넘치는 손가락하트 ['Six years younger cinematographer ♥' Jang Nara, 'Lovely' in the "Family" homeroom... Affectionate finger heart]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 29, 2022). 채정안, 드라마 '패밀리' 합류…장혁·장나라와 호흡 [Chae Jung-an joins the drama "Family"...Collaboration with Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara]. Sports TV (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 22, 2022). [단독]'재벌집 막내아들' 김남희, 드라마 '패밀리' 합류…열일 행보ing [[Exclusive] 'The youngest son of a conglomerate family' Kim Nam-hee joins the drama 'Family'... hard work]. Sports TV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Lee Min-ji (February 9, 2023). 김강민, 이순재 아들 된다…tvN ‘패밀리’ 출연 확정 [공식] [Kim Kang-min becomes the son of Lee Soon-jae... tvN 'Family' Appearance Confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ a b Park Soo-in (March 6, 2023). "'패밀리' 대본리딩 현장 공개, 장혁·장나라 네 번째 만남 어땠나" ['Family' script reading site revealed, how was the fourth meeting between Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ Park Su-in (February 14, 2023). 윤상정 ‘패밀리’ 출연, 김강민 아내 된다 [Yoon Sang-jung appears in 'Family', becomes Kim Kang-min's wife] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b "인물소개" [Introduction]. tvN (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Park Jae-hwan (April 10, 2023). "tvN '패밀리' 서열을 알려주마... "국정원이 센가, 장나라가 센가"" [Let me tell you the ranking of tvN's 'Family'... "Is NIS strong or Jang Nara strong?"] (in Korean). KBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Yoon Seong-yeol (April 8, 2023). "[단독]브루노, 장혁과 연기 호흡..'패밀리'로 안방극장 컴백" [[Exclusive] Bruno, acting breathing with Jang Hyuk.. Comeback with 'Family'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ 김, 서윤. "'10년 차 부부' 장혁·장나라, 서로 정체 알게 되나…무장 대치 포착 ('패밀리')". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
- ^ Park Jae-hwan (April 17, 2023). "tvN '패밀리', 차태현 특별출연 "장혁을 위해 나섰다"" [tvN 'Family', Cha Tae-hyun special appearance "I went out for Jang Hyuk"] (in Korean). KBS Media. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
- ^ Lee Nam-kyung (May 1, 2023). "추성훈 특별출연, 장혁과 버스 안 맨몸 격투(패밀리)[M+TV컷]" [Choo Seong-hun special appearance, bare-body fighting in the bus with Jang Hyuk (Family) [M+TV cut]] (in Korean). Maeil Broadcasting Network. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ^ Choi Ji-ye (May 9, 2023). "이주명, 킬러 제압한 쉐도우…'패밀리' 특별출연" [Lee Joo-myung, the shadow who subdued the killer... Special appearance in 'Family'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang Soo-yeon (May 16, 2023). "'패밀리' 최영준, 섬뜩한 악의 얼굴…특별출연의 정석" (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee Han-rim (February 8, 2023). "'4번째 연인 호흡' 장혁 장나라, 새 드라마 '패밀리' 출연 확정" ['Fourth Lover's Breath' Jang Hyuk and Jang Na-ra Confirmed to Appear in New Drama 'Family'] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "하이키, 장혁x장나라 '패밀리' OST 첫 주자..18일 발매". April 12, 2023. Archived from the original on April 12, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
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- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
- "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
- "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (in Korean)
- Production website at IMTV (in Korean)
- Production website at Studio Dragon (in Korean and English)
- Family: The Unbreakable Bond on Disney+
- Family: The Unbreakable Bond at HanCinema
- Family: The Unbreakable Bond at IMDb