Typhoon Family

It depicts the growth period of a young CEO and the struggles of his family and employees as they strive to protect his father's small company during the 1997 financial crisis. == Cast and characters ==

Main • Lee Jun-ho as Kang Tae-poong : A CEO struggling to save Typhoon Company, the small business his father left behind, during the 1997 financial crisis. Before the crisis hits, he is depicted as a member of the Apgujeong "Orange Tribe," a youth cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, named after the color of the subway line that leads to the district. He is an unemployed horticulture graduate, with a free-spirited youth personality, who is forced to undergo a transformation and take charge of a company with no employees, money, or goods to sell. • Kim Min-ha as Oh Mi-seon : Tae-poong's friend. Employees at Typhoon Company • Lee Chang-hoon as Go Ma-jin : CEO of safety shoe brand Shoe Park in Busan • Kim Hye-eun as Jeong Cha-ran : A currency trader at Hongshin Company • Lee Jae-kyun as Ryu Hee-gyu : A loan shark in Busann • Davika Hoorne as Natnicha Nihakam (Nicha) : The youngest daughter of the Nihakam Group • Jung Soo-young as Cha Ju-joo : A civil servant == Episodes ==

The titles of show's episodes are inspired from popular South Korean television series of the 1990s. }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} }} == Production ==

Development The series is directed by Lee Na-jeong and Kim Dong-hwi, written by Jang Hyun-sook, and co-produced by Imaginus, Studio PIC, and Tree Studio. Casting On September 23, 2024, Lee Jun-ho was reportedly in talks to star in the series and positively reviewing the offer. During the show's press conference, director Lee Na-jeong said, "Actor Lee Jun-ho has already reached the peak of K-pop once as a singer, and I believe he has also reached the peak of K-dramas as an actor. Through Typhoon Family, I wanted to show every aspect that an actor standing at the top of both fields can display." On November 11, Keum Sae-rok reportedly received the offer as the female lead and was positively reviewing it but eventually stepped down due to scheduling conflicts. On January 13, 2025, Kim Min-ha was reportedly considered as Keum's replacement. On February 18, Lee and Kim were officially cast 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. Filming Principal photography began on February 27, 2025, and was completed on October 20, 2025. == Original soundtrack ==

On October 2, 2025, it was announced that both Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha were featured on the series' original soundtrack. On October 11, it was announced that "Eternity", a piano track with vocals from Kim would be released as the series' first OST on October 12 at 18:00 (KST). The seried opening theme, also used in the finale of episode 2, titled "Did You See the Rainbow?" is a soft pop rock track performed by Lee and was released on October 19, 2025. On October 24, it was announced that the series third OST performed by Stray Kids' Han, would be released on October 26. The track titled "Updraft" is described as an alternative rock track featuring punchy drums and powerful distorted guitar. On November 7, it was announced that the series' fifth OST titled "God Bless" performed by Guckkasten's Ha Hyun-woo would be released on November 9. On November 14, it was announced that actor Kim Min-seok lend his voice for the series' sixth OST described as a ballad song, which he also partook in writing and composing and would be released on November 16. On November 28, it was announced that "The Moments" performed by Roy Kim is a song in which a melody that seems to speak casually blends with simple lyrics over a dry-textured sound, would be released on November 30. Album }} Typhoon Family soundtrack album was released on December 1, 2025; it contains all of the singles and background tracks from the series. Tracklist Singles Singles included on the album were released from October 12, to November 30, 2025. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 == Release and promotion ==

Typhoon Family premiered on tvN on October 11, 2025, and airs every Saturday and Sunday. It also available globally on Netflix. On May 30, tvN released an introductory video of the show featuring commentary from Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha as part of a 10-minute preview of its upcoming releases. On August 21, the images from the first script reading were released. On September 8, the first poster featuring Lee Jun-ho as Kang Tae-poong was released. On September 12, stills of Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-ha, featuring their characters' first meeting was released. On September 15, a pre-screening of the first episode took place at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall, with casts and 400 fans, selected based on 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, the first stills depicting Lee Jun-ho and Kim Min-seok as members of the Apgujeong Orange tribe were released. On September 25, a preview depicting the transformation in Kang Tae-poong's life 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 in attendance. On October 11, a pre-released clip of the first episode showed Tae-poong dancing to Nan by Clon, one of the most popular Korean songs of 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 on tvN's website till the end of the show's run, aimed at assisting 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. The same day, Lotte Wellfood's Kirin Bread brand launched four new varieties of hotteok in collaboration with Typhoon Family, accompanying various giveaways and promotional events in November, coinciding with the show's airing. On October 23, it was revealed 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 would be held in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as part of the drama's promotional activities. The South Korean pop-up store is scheduled to 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 reflecting the series' atmosphere. ==Reception==

Critical reception Typhoon Family has received positive attention for its meticulous recreation of 1990s South Korea, resonating strongly with viewers through its authentic portrayal of the era's aesthetics and social atmosphere. The drama's detailed set design, period-accurate props, and use of era-specific elements — such as pagers, cassette tapes, and 1990s television captions — have been praised for evoking a strong sense of nostalgia. Director Lee Na-jeong emphasized the importance of historical accuracy, with the production team sourcing rare items and interviewing people who lived through the 1997 Asian financial crisis to ensure authenticity. Following the premiere, Lee Jun-ho's performance as Kang Tae-poong was widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and subtle expressiveness. Critics and viewers praised his balance of humor, vulnerability, and growth, with writer Jang Hyun noting his ability to embody the "nation's son, boyfriend, and CEO." His portrayal was seen as a key strength of the series, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile and bankable lead. Pop culture critic Jung Deok-hyun said, "Kang Tae-pung is a very three-dimensional character and not an easy one to play. In some ways, it could be a very hopeless situation, but the actor's task was to portray it with the character's optimistic and positive spirit without making it too heavy." Viewership Typhoon Family debuted on Netflix South Korea at No. 2 and has maintained the top position since. In the week of October 20–26, the show ranked No. 7 globally in Netflix's non-English category and was Top 10 overall in 8 countries. Accolades == References ==