Family: The Unbreakable Bond
Promotional poster
Hangul
패밀리
Literal meaningFamily
Revised RomanizationPaemilli
McCune–ReischauerP'aemilli
Genre
Written byJeong Yoo-seon[2]
Directed by
  • Jang Jeong-do[2]
  • Lee Jung-mook[2]
Starring
Music by
  • Choi Seung-kwon
  • Kim Ji-soo
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerKim Sung-min[3]
Producers
  • Kim Young-kyu[3]
  • Kim Je-hyeon
  • Lee Young-suk
Running time70 minutes[4]
Production companies
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseApril 17 (2023-04-17) –
May 23, 2023 (2023-05-23)

Family: The Unbreakable Bond[4][5] (Korean: 패밀리) is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Jang Jeong-do, starring Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra, Chae Jung-an, and Kim Nam-hee. It aired from April 17 to May 23, 2023, on tvN's Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:50 (KST).[6][7] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[8]

Synopsis

The series tells the story of Kwon Do-hoon (Jang Hyuk) who is a NIS black agent husband who disguises himself as an ordinary office worker and Kang Yoo-ra (Jang Na-ra), a sweet and fierce wife who dreams of a perfect family.[9]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Do-hoon's family

Do-hoon's colleagues

Others

Special appearances

Production

The series marked the fourth project together between actor Jang Hyuk and actress Jang Na-ra after Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), You Are My Destiny (2014) and MBC Drama Festival: Old Goodbye (2014).[25]

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Released on April 18, 2023 (2023-04-18)[26]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Danger"Lee Seon, Sun Hae, ABOUTABOUT, KIME, HEMOH1-KEY3:01
2."Danger - Instrumental" ABOUT, KIME, HEMO 3:01
Total length:6:02

Part 2

Released on April 25, 2023 (2023-04-25)[27]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Timeless"Sam Woo, Lee Issac, Kim Ji-sooLee Issac, Kim Ji-sooSam Ock3:05
2."Timeless - Instrumental" Lee Issac, Kim Ji-soo 3:05
Total length:6:10

Part 3

Released on May 2, 2023 (2023-05-02)[28]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Nobody Knows" (아무도 모르게)Kim HyunPark Tae-jin (Bluewall)Kim Ye-ji3:28
2."Nobody Knows - Instrumental" Park Te-jin (Bluewall) 3:28
Total length:6:56

Part 4

Released on May 16, 2023 (2023-05-16)[29]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Nightmare"Kim Ji-soo, KyuriKim Ji-sooKyuri3:40
2."Nightmare - Instrumental" Kim Ji-soo 3:40
Total length:7:20

Viewership

Family: The Unbreakable Bond : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org.
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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11013956823674718684690608659690608727738
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[30]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[30]
Nationwide Seoul
1 April 17, 2023 4.875% (1st) 5.786% (1st)
2 April 18, 2023 4.151% (1st) 4.537% (1st)
3 April 24, 2023 3.719% (1st) 4.392% (1st)
4 April 25, 2023 2.971% (2nd) 3.031% (2nd)
5 May 1, 2023 2.884% (1st) 3.203% (1st)
6 May 2, 2023 3.085% (1st) 3.511% (1st)
7 May 8, 2023 3.006% (1st) 3.372% (1st)
8 May 9, 2023 2.940% (1st) 3.195% (2nd)
9 May 15, 2023 3.059% (1st) 3.557% (1st)
10 May 16, 2023 3.076% (2nd) 3.717% (2nd)
11 May 22, 2023 2.888% (1st) 2.949% (1st)
12 May 23, 2023 3.236% (2nd) 3.447% (2nd)
Average 3.324% 3.732%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

References

  1. ^ a b Kim Eun-jung (April 12, 2023). "Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra reunite for tvN spy comedy series 'Family'". Yonhap News. Archived from the original on April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Ryu Ye-ji (February 8, 2023). "[공식] 장혁♥장나라, 벌써 4번째 뭉쳤다…'패밀리' 4월 첫 방송" (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023 – via Naver.
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  8. ^ Cha Hye-young (March 20, 2023). "장혁X장나라, 네 번째 만남 '패밀리'…디즈니+서 본다" [Jang Hyuk X Jang Na-ra, Fourth Meeting 'Family'…I watch it on Disney+.] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2023 – via Naver.
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  10. ^ Jang Da-hee (June 7, 2022). 6월의 신부' 장나라, 장혁과 또 호흡하나…"'패밀리' 긍정검토"[공식] [June's Bride' Jang Na-ra and Jang Hyuk are working together again... "'Family' positive review" [Official]] (in Korean). spoTV News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved June 7, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Kim Ji-won (October 26, 2022). '6살 연하 촬영감독♥' 장나라, "패밀리" 안방에서 '러블리'…애교 넘치는 손가락하트 ['Six years younger cinematographer ♥' Jang Nara, 'Lovely' in the "Family" homeroom... Affectionate finger heart]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  12. ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 29, 2022). 채정안, 드라마 '패밀리' 합류…장혁·장나라와 호흡 [Chae Jung-an joins the drama "Family"...Collaboration with Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara]. Sports TV (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  13. ^ Kang Hyo-jin (November 22, 2022). [단독]'재벌집 막내아들' 김남희, 드라마 '패밀리' 합류…열일 행보ing [[Exclusive] 'The youngest son of a conglomerate family' Kim Nam-hee joins the drama 'Family'... hard work]. Sports TV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  14. ^ a b Lee Min-ji (February 9, 2023). 김강민, 이순재 아들 된다…tvN ‘패밀리’ 출연 확정 [공식] [Kim Kang-min becomes the son of Lee Soon-jae... tvN 'Family' Appearance Confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Park Soo-in (March 6, 2023). "'패밀리' 대본리딩 현장 공개, 장혁·장나라 네 번째 만남 어땠나" ['Family' script reading site revealed, how was the fourth meeting between Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  16. ^ Park Su-in (February 14, 2023). 윤상정 ‘패밀리’ 출연, 김강민 아내 된다 [Yoon Sang-jung appears in 'Family', becomes Kim Kang-min's wife] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via Naver.
  17. ^ a b "인물소개" [Introduction]. tvN (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  18. ^ Park Jae-hwan (April 10, 2023). "tvN '패밀리' 서열을 알려주마... "국정원이 센가, 장나라가 센가"" [Let me tell you the ranking of tvN's 'Family'... "Is NIS strong or Jang Nara strong?"] (in Korean). KBS Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  19. ^ Yoon Seong-yeol (April 8, 2023). "[단독]브루노, 장혁과 연기 호흡..'패밀리'로 안방극장 컴백" [[Exclusive] Bruno, acting breathing with Jang Hyuk.. Comeback with 'Family'] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023 – via Naver.
  20. ^ 김서윤. "'10년 차 부부' 장혁·장나라, 서로 정체 알게 되나…무장 대치 포착 ('패밀리')". entertain.naver.com (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2023-05-09. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  21. ^ Park Jae-hwan (April 17, 2023). "tvN '패밀리', 차태현 특별출연 "장혁을 위해 나섰다"" [tvN 'Family', Cha Tae-hyun special appearance "I went out for Jang Hyuk"] (in Korean). KBS Media. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Lee Nam-kyung (May 1, 2023). "추성훈 특별출연, 장혁과 버스 안 맨몸 격투(패밀리)[M+TV컷]" [Choo Seong-hun special appearance, bare-body fighting in the bus with Jang Hyuk (Family) [M+TV cut]] (in Korean). MBN. Archived from the original on May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  23. ^ Choi Ji-ye (May 9, 2023). "이주명, 킬러 제압한 쉐도우…'패밀리' 특별출연" [Lee Joo-myung, the shadow who subdued the killer... Special appearance in 'Family'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023 – via Naver.
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  25. ^ Lee Han-rim (February 8, 2023). "'4번째 연인 호흡' 장혁 장나라, 새 드라마 '패밀리' 출연 확정" ['Fourth Lover's Breath' Jang Hyuk and Jang Na-ra Confirmed to Appear in New Drama 'Family'] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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  30. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 17, 2023. Archived from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 18, 2023. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    • "Ep. 4" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 25, 2023. Archived from the original on April 26, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
    • "Ep. 5" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
    • "Ep. 6" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 2, 2023. Archived from the original on May 3, 2023. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 8, 2023. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 9, 2023. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
    • "Ep. 9" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 15, 2023. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
    • "Ep. 10" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 16, 2023. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.

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