The Atypical Family, a fantasy K-drama that premiered on JTBC on May 4, 2024, follows the Bok family who lost their special powers due to a chronic illness. The first season is currently airing, and there is no official release date for Season 2. The network and producers will evaluate the performance of Season 1 before deciding on a renewal. The cast includes Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Goh Doo-shim, Claudia Kim, and Park So-yi. While South Korean shows typically do not go beyond one season, there is a possibility of a Season 2.
Netflix has released the first season of The Atypical Family, and it has received a positive response, currently trending in the top 10. Fans are hoping for a second season to continue the story. The release date for Season 2 has not been announced yet. The cast of Season 2 would include Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, Claudia Kim, and more. The plot of the series revolves around a family with supernatural powers who are losing their abilities. The official trailer for Season 2 has not been released. The show can be streamed on Netflix. The IMDb rating for the show is 7.7/10 [8712238a].
In episode 2 of The Atypical Family, a flashback reveals how Gwi-Ju discovered his powers as a young boy. His mother warned him about a car accident, but he didn't listen. As punishment, she took away his candy. In his quest to retrieve it, Gwi-Ju accidentally discovered his power to travel back in time to relive moments. He witnessed a dog dying repeatedly but couldn't change the outcome. The Bok family, including Gwi-Ju, lost their powers due to modern-day problems. However, the matriarch, Bok Man-Heum, believes that Da-Hae may hold the key to restoring Gwi-Ju's powers through a new blossoming love. Gwi-Ju's powers start to flourish as he interacts with the past Da-Hae.
In episode 4 of The Atypical Family, Gwi-Ju's father reveals that everyone in their family has a power awakening when the right person comes into their life. Gwi-Ju believes that person is Da-Hae. Da-Hae faints and ends up in the hospital after a panic attack at the sauna. It is revealed that Da-Hae's mother is actually a loan shark who came to collect her father's debt. Gwi-Ju tells Da-Hae about his family's powers and how he can change the past when she's involved. In-A learns that Hye-Rim has a crush on Joon-Woo and pretends not to like him to be friends with Hye-Rim. The episode ends with Da-Hae giving Gwi-Ju a marriage registration certificate from his future self and they kiss.
In episode 6 of The Atypical Family, Gwi-Joo and Da-Hae's relationship builds up to their wedding. Gwi-Joo tries to impress Da-Hae by rescuing her from a storage room and visiting Yi-na's teacher. Da-Hae initially decides to leave the Bok family alone, but eventually agrees to talk to Yi-na. Mrs. Bok has a dream that the marriage must occur despite the risks. Dong-hee regains her flying ability, and the episode ends with the wedding. However, Da-Hae leaves Gwi-Joo at the altar to spare him heartbreak [fc9fc77c].
In episode 10 of The Atypical Family, Da-Hae fakes her own death to prevent Bok Gwi-Ju's death. Fearing that Gwi-Ju's death is tied to her, Da-Hae devises a plan to alter fate by making Gwi-Ju believe she is dead. Bok I-na discovers the truth behind Da-Hae's staged disappearance and confronts Da-Hae's uncle, who reveals that Da-Hae's mother orchestrated the plan to claim insurance money. Gwi-Ju eventually finds Da-Hae alive and well in a remote beach town, and despite the potential danger, they choose to be together [f0516a78].
With only two more episodes until the finale, "The Atypical Family" is climbing up Korea's national ratings, collecting viewers exponentially and breaking their records. The drama stars Do Da-hee, played by Chun Woo-Hee, who enters the scene with the Bok family, an unusual and 'atypical' family with superpowers and modern issues. The male lead, Bok Gwi-Ju, played by Jang Ki-Yong, used to have powers to relive his happy memories but lost them after his wife died. Do Da-Hee enters the Bok family and changes their lives for the better, and Gwi-Ju's powers begin to return. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, revealing ulterior motives and backgrounds of the characters. The ending is difficult to predict, but foreshadowing suggests that one of the main characters may experience death or a near-death experience. Viewers are also waiting to see if Da-Hee will gain independence from a loan shark and join the Bok family. The finale will be released on June 9th, and it remains to be seen if the leads will get their happy ending [8b5d9629].