Overview: “The Atypical Family” Kdrama (also known as “I’m Not a Hero”) is a jTBC original drama series that released on May 4, 2024, and starring Jang Ki Yong, Chun Woo Hee and Go Doo Shim. It will tell the story of a woman who becomes intertwined as if by chance with a family of superpowers who have lost their rare abilities due to a common modern disease.
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Genre | Fantasy, Romance |
Episodes | 12 |
Watch Online* | Netflix |
Director | Jo Hyun Tak |
Scriptwriter | Joo Hwa Mi |
Air Time & Schedule | Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 PM (KST) |
Synopsis
“The Atypical Family” Korean drama tells the delightful and heart-warming story of a woman who becomes intertwined as if by chance with a family of superpowers who have lost their rare abilities due to a common modern disease.
Bok Gwi Joo (Jang Ki Yong), a man who lost his psychic power due to depression, which allowed him to revisit past moments of happiness. With his power fading away, he feels stuck in his past. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious woman named Do Da Hae (Chun Woo Hee), enters the picture.
Do Da Hae becomes intertwined with Bok Gwi Joo and his family, who have lost their supernatural abilities due to various modern day issues, like insomnia, bulimia, and smartphone addiction. They start living together as if it were destiny.
Bok Man Heum (Go Doo Shim), a prominent member of the Bok family. She is an insomniac with the unique gift of having precognitive dreams.
Lastly, Bok Dong Hee (Soo Hyeon), who holds a special place within the Bok family. Bok Dong Hee possesses the intriguing ability to fly but is unable to do so due to her obesity.
Main Cast & Characters
- Jang Ki Yong as Bok Gwi Joo
- Chun Woo Hee as Do Da Hae
- Go Doo Shim as Bok Man Heum (Gwi Joo’s mother)
Supporting Cast
- Kim Su Hyun as Bok Dong Hee (Gwi Joo’s sister)
- Park So Yi as Bok Yi Na (Gwi Joo’s daughter)
- Oh Man Seok as Eom Soon Gu (Gwi Joo’s father)
- Kim Geum Soon as Baek Il Hong (Da Hee’s mother)
- Ryu Abel as Grace (Da Hee’s sister)
- Choi Kwang Rok as Noh Hyung Tae (Da Hee’s uncle)
Still Cuts
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Notes & Facts
- Jang Ki Yong earlier starred in Korean drama “Now, We Are Breaking Up” (2021).
- Chun Woo Hee earlier starred in Korean drama “Delightfully Deceitful” (2023).
- This drama is Jang Ki Yong’s first acting role since he was discharged from his military service.
- Previous drama on this time slot of jTBC: Hide
Trailers & Clips
*Drama is subject to regional availability.