Although Be My Dream Family was consistently among the three most-watched television programs in South Korea everyday, it drew the lowest viewership for KBS1's traditional 20:30 (KST) family drama time slot. Its ratings never increased from its pilot-episode figure of 18.4%, and it was the first in that time slot to never break the 20% mark. During the Chuseok holidays, the 111th and 112th episodes of Be My Dream Family drew nationwide ratings of 9.7%[5] and 9.3%[6]—the first time in 11 years that a KBS1 daily drama got single-digit ratings since Happiness in the Wind was defeated by a World Cup game.[7] Lead actor Ryu Jin admitted that Be My Dream Family made a "new attempt" on the format and that it was "not the existing daily drama style," but thought there should still be "a drama that touches the heart."[8]
Synopsis
The story of the series revolves around two families Geum family and Han family with different views on familial duties. They meet when their parents remarry in the twilight of life, and they become one family. The series follows the conflict, understanding and harmony of the extended family, showing meaning of a true family.
Design team leader of the Arang Publishing Company, where Han Geu-roo is editor-in-chief[21]
Production
Casting
Ham Eun-jung is appearing in TV series after three years. She last appeared in 2018 TV series Lovely Horribly.[10] Park Tam-hee is returning to daily drama after 2015 drama Enchanting Neighbor.[22]Choi Jung-woo and Park Joon-geum are appearing as twilight couple after three years, they appeared in 2018 drama Marry Me Now.[23] On February 25, Yang So-min was confirmed to play Yoo-Young Ki, a doctor in the department of rehabilitation medicine.[19] Wang Ji-hye, Ham Eun-jung and Joo Ah-reum were confirmed to play the three leading characters of sisters in an extended family.[24]
Release
On 15 March, KBS World released a teaser and changed the title for international audience to: Be My Dream Family.[25]
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