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My Father is Strange 2017

★ 7.5/10 ComedyDramaFamily 1 seasons · 52 eps Ended
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What is My Father is Strange?

Mi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong are the kids of Yeong Sil and Han Soo. They seem like the average Seoul family, with the typical Seoul problems, but that all changes when Jung Hui, an actor, and former K-Pop idol, ends up in their doorstep claiming that Han Soo is his biological father.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
52
Runtime
66 minutes
First aired
Mar 4, 2017
Networks
KBS2
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
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Overview

Mi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong are the kids of Yeong Sil and Han Soo. They seem like the average Seoul family, with the typical Seoul problems, but that all changes when Jung Hui, an actor, and former K-Pop idol, ends up in their doorstep claiming that Han Soo is his biological father. The family goes through thick and thin, one marriage after the other, trying to figure out why their father happens to be strange.

Should you watch it?

“A typical Seoul family faces upheaval when a former idol claims their father is his own.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging family dynamics
  • unexpected plot twists
Keep in mind
  • long episode count
  • complex character relationships

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven family dramas with a central mystery.

The series focuses on domestic life and interpersonal relationships within a family setting.

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Season 1 · 52 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The series follows a Seoul family whose lives are disrupted when an actor claims the father is his biological parent.

Who are the main family members?

The children are Mi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong, born to parents Yeong Sil and Han Soo.

What is the background of the character who arrives at the doorstep?

Jung Hui is an actor and a former K-Pop idol.

When was the series released?

The television series was released in 2017.

What is the central conflict?

The family must navigate the truth behind the stranger's claim while dealing with their own domestic issues.