The South Korean drama ‘Family by Choice’ has captured the hearts of viewers with its heartfelt storyline, stellar performances, and emotional depth. As the show directed by Kim Seung-ho comes to a close with its final episodes, fans are left reflecting on the journey of its characters, played by Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, and Bae Hyun-sung. The ending, which aired on November 27, 2024, was very emotional but very happy, the drama’s central themes of family, love, and personal growth touched the hearts of the audience. You can watch this drama on Viki. Let’s take a look at about ‘Family by Choice’ plot, ending, and other details:
About Korean drama ‘Family by Choice’
‘Family by Choice’ is about, “Kim San-ha (Hwang In-youp), Yoon Ju-won (Jung Chae-yeon), and Kang Hae-jun (Bae Hyeon-sung) share a close bond with each other but are not biologically related. The trio spent their adolescence raised by Juwon's father Jeong-jae (Choi Won-young) and Sanha's father Daeuk (Choi Moo-sung), who did their best to give them a happy childhood as they healed from past trauma. Upon reaching adulthood, however, Sanha and Haejun sought out their biological families, leaving Juwon behind. Ten years later members of their found family reunite, but things aren't the same as they used to be”, according to Viki's plot synopsis. It was heartwarming and captivating to see how they worked through their emotions, strengthened their family bond, and learned valuable life lessons along the way.
Korean drama ‘Family by Choice’ Cast
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- Hwang In-youp as Kim San-ha
- Jung Chae-yeon as Yoon Ju-won
- Bae Hyun-sung as Kang Hae-jun
- Choi Won-young as Yoon Jeong-jae
- Choi Moo-sung as Kim Dae-wook
- Kim Hye-eun as Kwon Jeong-hee
- Yang Hyun-seo as Jung So-hee
Korean Drama ‘Family by Choice’ Ending
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In the finale of ‘Family by Choice’, Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-youp) and Yoon Ju-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon) reveal their relationship to their parents. While Kim San-ha's father (played by Choi Moo-sung) is supportive, Yoon Ju-won's father refuses to accept the relationship. Despite Kim San-ha’s efforts, he can’t change Yoon Jeong-jae’s (played by Choi Won-young) mind.Things take a turn when Kim San-ha’s mother Kwon Jeong-hee (played by Kim Hye-eun) requests Yoon Ju-won to break up with him. However, Kim San-ha opens up to his mom about his love for Ju-won, and they have an honest heart-to-heart. Eventually, Jeong-jae comes around and accepts their relationship.
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The show had a twist at the end showing that Kang Hae-jun’s mother, Kang Seo-hyun, confesses her love to Yoon Jeong-jae. They end up getting married, and the family shares a joyful moment, capturing the true meaning of a ‘family by choice’. (Must-Watch Korean Dramas Capturing The Magic of First Love)
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Korean Drama ‘Family by Choice’ Rating
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According to Nielsen Korea, the final two episodes of ‘Family by Choice’ (episodes 15 and 16), which aired together on November 27, 2024, achieved nationwide viewership ratings of 3.4% and 3.7%, respectively. The drama ended on a high note, with its finale drawing the highest ratings of the entire series, as reported by Soompi.
‘Family by Choice’ IMDb rating is 8.5 out of 10.
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Will There Be A Season 2 of Korean Drama ‘Family by Choice’?
The original Chinese drama that ‘Family by Choice’ is based on doesn't have a second season, so there are high chance that there will be no second season of this drama.
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