Family by Choice 2024
What is Family by Choice?
Family by Choice is a 2024 South Korean television series that explores the bonds of individuals who form a family despite not being related by blood. The drama, also known by its Korean title Joripsik Gajok, is directed by Kim Seung-ho and written by Hong Si-young.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 70 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 9, 2024
- Last aired
- Nov 27, 2024
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- JTBC
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
Family by Choice is a 2024 South Korean television series that explores the bonds of individuals who form a family despite not being related by blood. The drama, also known by its Korean title Joripsik Gajok, is directed by Kim Seung-ho and written by Hong Si-young. The main cast features Hwang In-youp, Jung Chae-yeon, Bae Hyun-sung, Choi Won-young, and Choi Moo-sung. The narrative centers on three individuals named Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun. These three characters come from broken homes and spend their teenage years together, treating one another as family. After being separated for a decade, the friends reunite to face new dynamics, unresolved pain, and the complexities of adulthood. As a youth romance, the series examines how their relationships evolve after their long time apart. The show is categorized as a limited series and is available for viewing on Netflix. It provides a look at how these three friends navigate their shared history and the challenges they encounter upon meeting again.
Should you watch it?
“Three childhood friends reunite as adults and rediscover their bond.”
- authentic portrayal of chosen family bonds
- well-developed characters with genuine chemistry
- exploration of love beyond blood relations
- slow pacing in early episodes
- predictable romantic subplot developments
you enjoy character-driven stories about friendship and second chances at love.
Suitable for general audiences with mild romantic content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ju-won, San-ha, and Hae-joon Meet Oct 9, 2024
- E2 One Family Name Oct 9, 2024
- E3 Two Fathers Oct 16, 2024
- E4 An Unwelcome Visitor Oct 16, 2024
- E5 Hae-joon’s Birthday Oct 23, 2024
- E6 Visit from Hae-joon’s Mom Oct 23, 2024
- E7 The Basketball Game Oct 30, 2024
- E8 Leaving the Countryside Oct 30, 2024
- E9 A Decade Later Nov 6, 2024
- E10 Awkward Reunion Nov 6, 2024
- E11 San-ha’s Confession Nov 13, 2024
- E12 A New Start Nov 13, 2024
- E13 San-ha Having Insomnia Nov 20, 2024
- E14 Unchosen, Unloved, Alone Nov 20, 2024
- E15 San-ha Getting Hurt Nov 27, 2024
- E16 Someone for Everyone Nov 27, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for teenagers?
Yes, the content is family-friendly with no explicit material.
Does the show focus more on friendship or romance?
The series balances both themes equally throughout the episodes.
Are the main characters related by blood?
No, they are not blood-related but share a deep familial bond.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The season explores their evolving relationships over multiple episodes.
Is the show based on a book or original concept?
The series presents an original story concept about chosen family.