"Typhoon Family" (Korean: 태풍상사) is a 2025 South Korean TV show written by Jang Hyun-sook. It is directed by Lee Na-jeong and Kim Dong-hwi. The actors in the show are Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha. The series aired on tvN from October 11 to November 30, 2025. It was shown every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 p.m. (KST). The show can also be watched online on Netflix.

Synopsis

It shows the time when a young CEO grows up and the difficulties his family and employees face as they try to save his father's small business during the 1997 financial crisis.

Cast and characters

• Lee Jun-ho as Kang Tae-poong

• Kim Min-ha as Oh Mi-seon

• Kim Ji-young as Jeong Jeong-mi

• Kim Min-seok as Wang Nam-mo

• Mu Jin-sung as Pyo Hyeon-jun

• Kim Sang-ho as Pyo Bak-ho

• Park Sung-yeon as Kim Eul-nyeo

• Yang Byung-yeol as Yoon-sung

• Lee Chang-hoon as Go Ma-jin

• Lee Sang-jin as Bae Song-jung

• Kim Song-il as Gu Myeong-gwan

• Kim Jae-hwa as Cha Seon-taek

• Kim Young-ok as Yeom Boon-i

• Kwon Han-sol as Oh Mi-ho

• Kwon Eun-seong as Oh Beom

• Sung Dong-il as Kang Jin-young

• Im Seong-jae as Kim Chu-seok

• Jin Seon-kyu as Park Yoon-cheol

• Kim Hye-eun as Jeong Cha-ran

• Lee Jae-kyun as Ryu Hee-gyu

• Davika Hoorne as Natnicha Nihakam (Nicha)

• Jung Soo-young as Cha Ju-joo

Episodes

The titles of the show's episodes are based on popular South Korean TV shows from the 1990s.

Production

The series is directed by Lee Na-jeong and Kim Dong-hwi, written by Jang Hyun-sook, and helped produce by Imaginus, Studio PIC, and Tree Studio. Jang Hyun-sook, the writer, said the idea for the show came from stories told by her seniors during her time as a salesperson, when mobile phones were not yet common. She wanted to show how people stayed warm and strong during hard times.

On September 23, 2024, Lee Jun-ho was being considered to star in the series and was happy with the offer. At the show’s press conference, director Lee Na-jeong said, "Actor Lee Jun-ho has already reached the top in K-pop as a singer, and I believe he has also reached the top in K-dramas as an actor. Through Typhoon Family, I wanted to show all the ways an actor at the top of both fields can perform." On November 11, Keum Sae-rok was offered the role of the female lead and was happy with the offer but later had to step down because of scheduling conflicts.

On January 13, 2025, Kim Min-ha was being considered as Keum’s replacement. On February 18, Lee and Kim were officially chosen as the lead actors. The next day, Sung Dong-il and Kim Ji-young were confirmed to appear as Lee’s parents. On February 20, Kim Min-seok and Mu Jin-sung were cast as Tae-poong’s best friend and rival, respectively.

Main filming started on February 27, 2025, and finished on October 20, 2025.

Original soundtrack

On October 2, 2025, it was announced that Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha were part of the series' original soundtrack. On October 11, it was announced that "Eternity," a piano track with Kim singing, would be released as the series' first original soundtrack track on October 12 at 18:00 (KST). The series' opening theme, also used in the finale of episode 2, titled "Did You See the Rainbow?" is a gentle pop rock song performed by Lee and was released on October 19, 2025. On October 24, it was announced that the series' third original soundtrack track, performed by Han from Stray Kids, would be released on October 26. The track titled "Updraft" is described as an alternative rock song with strong drum beats and loud guitar sounds. On November 7, it was announced that the series' fifth original soundtrack track, titled "God Bless," performed by Ha Hyun-woo from Guckkasten, would be released on November 9. On November 14, it was announced that actor Kim Min-seok provided his voice for the series' sixth original soundtrack track, a ballad song that he also helped write and compose, and it would be released on November 16. On November 28, it was announced that "The Moments," performed by Roy Kim, is a song where a casual melody blends with simple lyrics over a dry-textured sound, and it would be released on November 30.

The "Typhoon Family" soundtrack album was released on December 1, 2025; it includes all the single songs and background music from the series.

Singles on the album were released from October 12 to November 30, 2025.

All songs on the album were written by Dailog.

All lyrics were written by Phina; all music was composed by Phina, Sean Kimm, and Hemian.

All songs were written by Qudo (Papermaker) and Nynas.

All lyrics were written by Brother Su; all music was composed by Gemma, Paprikaa, Iris (Monotree), and Brother Su.

All lyrics were written by Zozo (Eldorado), D&, and Yoon Sun-young; all music was composed by Jung Do-young, Mohan, and Zozo (Eldorado).

All lyrics were written by Kim Min-seok and Jjunjjeon; all music was composed by Jjunjjeon, Kim, and DD.

All lyrics were written by Shim Hyun-bo; all music was composed by Kwon Ji-yoon and Kim Dong-wook.

Release and promotion

Typhoon Family began airing on tvN on October 11, 2025, and is shown every Saturday and Sunday. It is also available globally on Netflix. On May 30, tvN released an introductory video of the show, which included commentary from Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha as part of a 10-minute preview of upcoming releases. On August 21, images from the first script reading were shared with the public. On September 8, the first poster featuring Lee Jun-ho as Kang Tae-poong was released. On September 10, a second poster and a teaser clip highlighting the impact of the 1997 financial crisis were released. On September 12, stills of Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha, showing their characters’ first meeting, were shared.

On September 15, a pre-screening of the first episode took place at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall, with cast members and 400 fans, chosen through a motto competition, in attendance. On September 17, the first character posters featuring Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha were released. On September 19, stills depicting Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-seok as members of the Apgujeong Orange tribe were released. On September 25, a preview showing Kang Tae-poong’s life changes due to the crisis was released. On October 1, the show’s production presentation was held at the Sindorim The Link Hotel in Seoul, with Lee Jun-ho, Kim Min-ha, and director Lee Na-jeong attending.

On October 11, a pre-released clip of the first episode showed Tae-poong dancing to "Nan" by Clon, a popular Korean song from the era. A donation initiative titled "Support Korea Movement with Typhoon Family" was also announced on the same day. Through this, IBK Industrial Bank will contribute 10 million won for every 10,000 support messages sent on tvN’s website until the end of the show’s run, to help workers in small and medium-sized enterprises.

On October 21, it was announced that Lee Jun-ho will hold the "Typhoon Family Drama Fan Meeting" starting in Tokyo on December 14, with stops in Taipei on December 27 and 28, Macau on January 17, and concluding in Bangkok on January 31, 2026. On the same day, Lotte Wellfood’s Kirin Bread brand launched four new hotteok varieties in collaboration with Typhoon Family, with giveaways and promotional events planned for November, matching the show’s airing schedule.

On October 23, it was announced that Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha will appear on Na Yeong-seok’s Channel Fullmoon as part of the show’s promotion.

On November 21, Studio Dragon announced that a pop-up store for Typhoon Family will be held in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as part of the drama’s promotional activities. The South Korean pop-up store will operate from November 27 to December 5 at The Corner on the sixth floor of The Center in Yongsan I-Park Mall, featuring a retro-themed design that reflects the series’ atmosphere.

Reception

Typhoon Family has received praise for its careful recreation of 1990s South Korea, connecting with viewers through its realistic showing of the era’s style and social life. The drama’s carefully made sets and props from the 1990s, such as pagers, cassette tapes, and TV captions from that time, have been noted for making viewers feel nostalgic. Director Lee Na-jeong stressed the importance of being accurate in showing history, with the team finding hard-to-find items and talking to people who lived through the 1997 Asian financial crisis to make the show true to the time. After the first episode, Lee Jun-ho’s role as Kang Tae-poong was widely praised for showing deep emotions and small expressions. Critics and viewers admired his ability to balance humor, sadness, and growth, with writer Jang Hyun saying he acted like a "nation’s son, boyfriend, and CEO." His performance was seen as a strong part of the series, showing his talent as a flexible and reliable lead. Pop culture critic Jung Deok-hyun said, "Kang Tae-pung is a character with many different traits and not easy to play. Even in a difficult situation, the actor showed the character’s hopeful and positive attitude without making it too heavy."

Typhoon Family started on Netflix South Korea in second place and stayed at the top. In the week of October 13–19, the show ranked No. 5 globally in Netflix’s non-English category and was in the Top 10 overall in 19 countries. In the week of October 20–26, the show ranked No. 7 globally in Netflix’s non-English category and was in the Top 10 overall in 8 countries.