Hwang In Yeop (Why Her?), Jung Chae Yeon (The Golden Spoon) and Bae Hyun Sung (Miraculous Brothers) are confirmed to star together in the JTBC’s upcoming Korean drama “Family By Choice.”
The drama is the remake of the hit 2020 Chinese drama “Go Ahead” which will depict the story of three characters who are not related by blood but perpetually dependent on one another like a family.
“Family By Choice” Korean drama will tell the story of romance, friendship, and family through three men. They have been friends since their teenage years. Over the time, each has helped each other in their difficult times and has almost become close like a family. They reunite after 10 years.
Hwang In Yeop is confirmed to play the role of Kim San Ha who is good at everything. He grew up with Yoon Joo Won and Kang Hae Joon but disappeared from their lives, and reappeared after a decade.
Jung Chae Yeon will be playing the role of Yoon Joo Won who is a kind, affectionate and positive person. While she is raised by her father who owns a noodle restaurant, she regards Kim San Ha and Kang Hae Joo no less than any family member.
Bae Hyun Sung will be playing the role of Kang Hae Joon, a charming guy, who, during his teenage years, grew up with Yoon Joo Won and Kim San Ha. During his childhood he has faced difficulties. Kang Hae Joon genuinely appreciates people who treat him like a family.
Fans are excited to see Hwang In Yeop in another lead role who rose to fame through 2020 drama “True Beauty” and last starred in the 2022 drama “Why Her?” Meanwhile Jung Chae Yeon is the former member of k-pop girl group DIA and debuted as an actress in 2015 through a webseries “Sweet Temptation” and last starred in the 2022 drama “The Golden Spoon.”
Bae Hyung Sung, who made his debut through a guest appearance in 2018 drama “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” gained fame from his roles in dramas like “Love Playlist,” “Our Blues,” and “Gaus Electronics.”
JTBC’s new drama “Family By Choice” is directed by Kim Seung Ho, who has also directed dramas like “Twenty-Five Twenty-One” and “Joseon Attorney: A Morality” and it will be written by Hong Ji Young.
Although the complete lineup and production has not been announced yet, the drama “Family By Choice” is scheduled to air on JTBC’s Wednesday-Thursday timeslot this year.
-(Written by Nishima Saini)