Brilliantly Done Series
What a wonderful series this is. It is super underrated. Great work at script and execution. Not a minute or boredom. Great work at casting too. The lead couple have superb chemistry and the whole unit has amazing camaraderie! the music is so good!Character developments are done so nicely and very realisticly. I have become a huge Lee Jun Ho fan, he has acted so well!
Full score for the cinematography, truly no one does nostalgia as good as Korea and they proved it again with this series. You are transported right back to the 90s, special attention has been give to the costumes, fashion, lighting, props, even the music - every elements just screams 90s and its so amazing
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Love this show, truly fun to watch!
It really is such a gem to watch. The main characters are so easy to root for. Tae Poong and Mi Seon are both strong characters and I love how to support each other during the crisis and got through it together. It has light-hearted and serious moments but the acting feels really natural and relatable. Plot had some loopholes but overall, it was executed pretty well. It definitely has re-watch value.Was this review helpful to you?
Mediocre at best~
Everything was meh. I found myself lacking any emotional investment with all characters. The fact that it was a story about the IMF was what held my attention because it gave viewers a glimpse into the hardships (individuals, families, and businesses alike) the country suffered during this time.But nothing else stood out for me
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Heartwarming , funny but a bit lacking...
a strong start that became flat till the endin the first 2 episodes we see tae pong the playboy who is all about partying and wearing fashionable expensive clothes, however he has his own project which he wants to show his father to make him proud , yet he never get the chance as his father dies .
so here what went wrong for me
*The protagonist hyun jun and his father Mr pyo were way too weak for me hyun jun was just the spoiled brat who wanted his father's recognition, maybe Mr pyo was a stronger protagonist but didn't get enough screen time for some reason .
*The whole series we kept going in circles , It was a loop of tae poong making a deal and hyun jun sabotaging it then tae poong begging or making a deal with hyun jun father it kept repeating again and again till it became annoying .
the plot was rushed at many points in the series , even the romance wasn't focused on , it didn't focus on anything actually.
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Excellent business-focused plot and brilliant acting by Jun Ho and Min Ha)
I was honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed this drama, especially since the online comments were quite negative. In my opinion, it is highly underrated! I loved that the main theme was the business world, and that romance—while present—wasn't the only focus.The drama does a fantastic job of concentrating on the actual process of trading and business. It was great to see every stage of that journey. Watching Tae Pung struggle time and again was difficult, but seeing him find a solution to every problem was incredibly inspiring. It carries a powerful message: never give up.
The chemistry between the leads is excellent. It was wonderful to watch the team's journey; it wasn't easy for them, but seeing them evolve into a true family was heartwarming. Even the side characters were well-developed; you could really feel for them as they navigated the hardships of the business crisis.
Despite having 16 long episodes, I was never bored. I was hooked from beginning to end and finished it in just a few days! The chemistry between Tae Pung and Mi Seon (and especially the acting from Min Ha, who I loved in Way Back Love) was amazing. Their romance was a great addition to the story without overshadowing the business plot.
Jun Ho did an amazing job portraying his character; his acting was truly top-tier. He brought so much depth and emotion to the role that you couldn't help but root for him. His performance, combined with the amazing chemistry he shared with Min Ha, really elevated the entire script. It is rare to see an actor balance the toughness of business with such a genuine emotional heart.
With a great OST and plenty of moments that made me laugh out loud, this drama is a must-watch. If you are looking for a solid story about business and resilience where romance isn't the main factor, I highly recommend ignoring the negative comments and giving this a try!
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Give it a try
It's more character driven than plot driven. The acting is superb and you end up caring so much about each character, suffering with their los losses and celebrating their victorias.Nothing ever goes as planned, like life itself.
Jun Ho and Min Ho deserve all the awards, amazing chemistry.
The production did an unbelievable job with the props and the late 90's setting.
OST catching as hell, Updraft and Did you see the rainbow will be forever in my mind.
Overall, best drama (for me) of 2025
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IT DELIVERED WHAT IT PROMISED THE AUDIENCE
now, I don't get the hate. I saw lots of backlash and people saying that it was boring that I almost didn't give it a chance but I'm so glad I did.Typhoon Family isn't a romance drama but it doesn't shy away from that aspect, it showed the romance between the leads in such an authentic natural way it was so refreshing to see and watch it bloom. I loved it so much and the chemistry was insane.
Typhoon Family is a drama to make you cry, laugh, and experience the hurdles and troubles life (more like Pyo and Co) throws your way. It shows that being tenacious will get you a long way.
Watching the cast grow and develop before our eyes was really satisfying as well and it's so relieving to see them have a good ending.
My only complaint is that we don't really know what happened to Hyun-jin after the time skip but overall I really loved the drama and would recommend watching it.
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Potencial não aproveitado
Eu comecei a assistir o drama inicialmente por causa do Junho, estava curiosa para ver como seria ver ele atuando em um drama mas melancólico depois do sucesso que foi King the Land. Me decepcionei muito com um roteiro que escolheu por uma narrativa cansativa, muitas vezes irritante.Eu vi um grande potencial no drama, principalmente depois de um primeiro episódio que parecia promover uma visão mais alternativa sobre a época retratada, mas no fim caiu em típico estereótipo de vilão-mocinho.
Muito triste o potencial da Miseon ter sido tão diminuido no final. Apesar de ser uma personagem forte, com um senso bom, o roteiro parecia pegar ela pelo pé e arrastar para trás. E o que foi aquele caso na Tailândia? Particularmente, achei um desperdício de tempo, apesar de que a filmagem ficou linda.
Desenvolveram tantas tramas, que no fim não conseguiram finalizar nenhuma com um sucesso digno.
Uma pena, pois o elenco claramente estava empolgado ao trabalhar com esses personagens.
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Typical storyline
Although I enjoy clichés and average storylines, this drama was somewhat boring and overstretched. It makes the drama appear to lack creativity, and the tension between the bullies and the victims is also too mild. It would have been better if the tension were a bit intense, and a new plot should have been introduced to make the series more interesting.However, the cast was well picked as they played their roles perfectly, which was very fun to see. Also, the romance genre was like a relief pill for the audience as they go through the main plot. And obviously, I like Lee Jun Ho as his acting is very versatile and emotionally resonant, which makes the audience love his acting and as a person.
Overall, don't let this review stop you from watching the drama, as they are all based on my opinion. You should just go, watch it, and create your own view on this drama.
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Comfy Typhoon Family
Oh, the nostalgia of being back in the 90´s!Not in the IMF crisis, mind you! Awful times for us all.
The great storytelling, characters, chemistry and such good team work made this a comfortable watch.
Don't fool yourself, your boss wouldn't fight for you like Kang Tae Pung did for his employees, and that joke is on us working in a toxic culture. But, because of that experience, it felt good to fight with them all, to break free from their shackles and get back up in the end.
Hwaiting!!!
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Es algo aburrida y repetitiva,
Me faltaron solo dos capítulos para terminarlo pero es que ya no le encontré sentido. Adelante muchas escenas. Tenia muchas escenas de relleno. La pareja secundaria no me emocionaba y los actores de la misma tampoco. Honestamente la vi por Kim Min-ha, por su papel en Pachinko pero la serie se hace muy cansona. No me gustaba que el villano siempre les hacia los mismos complots lol y ellos nunca aprendian. Hubiera estado mejor ver como levantan una empresa con los desafíos reales que conlleva, no con un villona panzón. Una lastima.Was this review helpful to you?
Wasted potential
Typhoon Family started with a heartwarming opening arc and interesting characters, but it didn’t last long.Each ep introduces a poorly developed problem that’s conveniently solved in the same or the next episode. Felt like watching Scooby-Doo. Promising storylines like Mr. Pak and Kang Tae-poong’s passion for flowers (and its commercial potential) are completely abandoned to add momentary conflicts. They just sell random stuff and hope for the best.
Good acting overshadowed by bad writing.
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