Sweet, fun and only slightly frustrating
Ah, Hwang In Youp! I’m so glad he landed his main lead role, where he ultimately gets the girl. It’s well-deserved; he has such a main character attitude, and it was long overdue for him to have that opportunity.
I thought the drama was quite good. It had strong plot development, amazing character chemistry, and some really funny moments.
The relationship between Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun was the highlight, of course. It beautifully depicted family by choice, not by blood, with a bond so strong that it never wanes, even when they are apart. It’s a really touching storyline that grips you, even if you prefer faster-paced dramas.
I also appreciated how the action was divided into three parts: the initial arc when they were kids, the middle arc during high school, and the final arc when they became adults. This structure allowed us to delve into the dynamics between characters and explore the story in detail rather than feeling rushed.
The friendship between Yun Jeong Jae and Kim Dae Uk, our dedicated parents, was a lovely plotline. It really showed that having someone in your corner during tough times makes life feel less burdensome. I was genuinely moved by how they raised the three kids together. I also valued the storyline involving the mothers and the reasons behind their abandonment. With Kang Seo Hyeon, I can forgive her choices, but in the case of Kwon Jeong Hui, I can’t help but think she deserved everything that happened to her. I wanted to feel sympathy for her since she faced hardships, but blaming your child for your misfortune never sits right with me.
Now, regarding the romance: while I enjoyed that San Ha and Ju Won got their happy ending, I found it a bit strange how their feelings developed. Even though it was apparent during the high school arc – at least in San Ha’s case – going from childhood friends to estranged to lovers felt rushed. It seemed like they wanted to include this relationship without knowing how to properly incorporate it into the storyline by the end.
Hae Jun and Dal, on the other hand, were adorable. While I wished Hae Jun had recognised Dal’s feelings sooner and handled them better, I thought the way they ended up together was really sweet. I was glad the drama had an overall happy ending for everyone involved (except for Kwon Jeong Hui).
In the end, I was really happy to have watched this drama. Family by Choice is the kind of show you turn to when you need a reminder that just because you were born into a particular family dynamic, it doesn’t mean you have to stay in it. You can choose your own peers and family – people who make you happy and lift you up instead of dragging you down.
I thought the drama was quite good. It had strong plot development, amazing character chemistry, and some really funny moments.
The relationship between Kim San Ha, Yun Ju Won, and Kang Hae Jun was the highlight, of course. It beautifully depicted family by choice, not by blood, with a bond so strong that it never wanes, even when they are apart. It’s a really touching storyline that grips you, even if you prefer faster-paced dramas.
I also appreciated how the action was divided into three parts: the initial arc when they were kids, the middle arc during high school, and the final arc when they became adults. This structure allowed us to delve into the dynamics between characters and explore the story in detail rather than feeling rushed.
The friendship between Yun Jeong Jae and Kim Dae Uk, our dedicated parents, was a lovely plotline. It really showed that having someone in your corner during tough times makes life feel less burdensome. I was genuinely moved by how they raised the three kids together. I also valued the storyline involving the mothers and the reasons behind their abandonment. With Kang Seo Hyeon, I can forgive her choices, but in the case of Kwon Jeong Hui, I can’t help but think she deserved everything that happened to her. I wanted to feel sympathy for her since she faced hardships, but blaming your child for your misfortune never sits right with me.
Now, regarding the romance: while I enjoyed that San Ha and Ju Won got their happy ending, I found it a bit strange how their feelings developed. Even though it was apparent during the high school arc – at least in San Ha’s case – going from childhood friends to estranged to lovers felt rushed. It seemed like they wanted to include this relationship without knowing how to properly incorporate it into the storyline by the end.
Hae Jun and Dal, on the other hand, were adorable. While I wished Hae Jun had recognised Dal’s feelings sooner and handled them better, I thought the way they ended up together was really sweet. I was glad the drama had an overall happy ending for everyone involved (except for Kwon Jeong Hui).
In the end, I was really happy to have watched this drama. Family by Choice is the kind of show you turn to when you need a reminder that just because you were born into a particular family dynamic, it doesn’t mean you have to stay in it. You can choose your own peers and family – people who make you happy and lift you up instead of dragging you down.
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