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By Joly Herman
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Endearing, action-filled 1990s drama has art-house appeal.
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Typhoon Family
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What's the Story?
In TYPHOON FAMILY, Kang Tae-poong (Lee Jun-ho) parties with his buddies at raves in the Apgujeong neighborhood of Seoul. His family's small import business, Typhoon Company, doesn't interest him, much to the displeasure of his father. Economic turmoil is rankling members of South Korea's financial community, which humble bookkeeper Oh Mi-seon (Kim Min-ha, Pachinko) tries to communicate to the Typhoon company's CEO. Will the family business heed her warning? Or will they be forced to set a new course?
Is It Any Good?
A micro-catastrophe is orchestrated alongside a larger crisis in this well-crafted, nicely paced series. Typhoon Family plucks at heartstrings after it delivers some spirited 1990s club scenes. The actors are given plenty to work with in this series, delivering subtle, meaningful, and sometimes comedic performances.
Viewers nostalgic for the '90s should give this show a whirl. Even those unfamiliar with K-dramas might discover an opening to the genre here. Families with teens who enjoy cinematic shows or foreign films can delve into this one together.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about compassion in Typhoon Family. How do a nation's economic struggles unite people who would otherwise be competing against each other? When do you find yourself opening your heart for another person?
When structures collapse, characters show up courageously to do the right thing. When have you stood up to act with courage, even when you were afraid?
Pagers, typewriters, cars without GPS navigation—life in the 1990s boasted a fraction of the tech we use today. How do you think life was worse then? How was it better?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 11, 2025
- Cast : Lee Jun-ho , Kim Min-ha , Kim Min-seok
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Family Stories ( Dads , Moms , Siblings ) , Holidays ( Father's Day ) , STEM ( Nature )
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Perseverance
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 14, 2025
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