Bringing with it the warmth of a home-cooked meal, JTBC’s upcoming drama Family By Choice has released its second teaser. An adaptation of the Chinese drama Go Ahead, the tale promises a heartwarming journey of youth, healing, and growing up.
A voiceover narration introduces us to our unconventional family unit. The doting dad Yoon Jung-jae — played by Choi Won-young (Hierarchy) — cooks for his beloved children, all of whom have different surnames. Bae Hyun-sung (Miraculous Brothers) plays the energetic Kang Hae-joon, who cheerfully bangs a stick (labelled “Come down,” ha) on the ceiling to call his siblings to the dining table.
With just five minutes left before they need to leave for school, Jung-jae affectionately feeds his children. Next to Hae-joon is the stoic Kim San-ha, played by Hwang In-yub (Why Her). Both boys are the same age at 19, but Hae-joon’s antics means he winds up getting his ear pulled by “eldest son” San-ha, LOL.
Rounding out our sibling trio is Jung Chae-yeon (The Golden Spoon) as the maknae Yoon Joo-won, who’s two years younger than the boys. With her bright smile and effervescent personality, she basks in the affection and protection of her brothers, despite their different surnames earning them questioning gazes.
While the kids are at school, the noodle restaurant owner Jung-jae sits down for a simple dinner with their other parent — Choi Moo-sung (Your Honor) as the police officer Kim Dae-wook. Turns out Jung-jae is Dad #2, while Dae-wook is Dad #1 presumably because he’s a year older. Though he still ends up on the receiving end of Jung-jae’s nagging, hee.
Our family quintet may not share the same blood, but a deep and sincere love forges their bond. Whether it’s placing food in their sibling’s bowl, or running through the rain together, they’re there for each other through thick and thin. And when San-ha locks himself in his room to sulk, Hae-joon and Joo-won are waiting on the other side, coaxing him out with reassuring smiles. No matter what others say, they’re a family all the same — they’re just special in their own way.
Helmed by PD Kim Seung-ho (Joseon Attorney) and written by Hong Shi-young, Family by Choice is slated for an October 9 premiere.