Jun Ho and Min Ha bring their A games— stellar performances and a brilliantly written story!
Typhoon Family is one of the best slice-of-life K-dramas I’ve watched in a long time, and it’s criminally underrated. Set during Korea’s 1997 IMF crisis, the drama follows the collapse of a small trading company and the people who stubbornly refuse to abandon it — not out of obligation, but loyalty.
Kang Tae-poong, the son of the company’s founder, starts off as a drifting rich kid with no direction in life. But when his father dies under the pressure of debt and economic ruin, Tae-poong loses everything overnight and joins the struggling company as an employee. What makes this show special is that Tae-poong isn’t your typical chaebol lead — he’s kind, emotionally open, and a walking green flag. He listens, learns, and earns the respect of the remaining employees rather than demanding it.
The heart of the story lies with the “Typhoon Family” — five employees who stay behind despite freezing winters and empty kitchens. Among them, Oh Mi-seon stands out as a quietly brilliant, deeply resilient woman who has been consistently underestimated. She isn’t a flashy “girl boss,” but her competence, sincerity, and strength make her one of the most compelling female leads I’ve seen in years.
The romance between Tae-poong and Mi-seon is warm, natural, and beautifully written. Despite their different backgrounds, the relationship never feels uncomfortable or forced. Their chemistry is effortless, tender, and incredibly satisfying.
The supporting cast is excellent, Tae-poong’s mother is refreshingly kind and dignified, and the 1997 setting is brought to life through thoughtful production design and cinematography.
If I had one complaint, it’s that the villains overstay their welcome and the final stretch could’ve given us more uninterrupted happiness. Still, Typhoon Family is heartfelt, emotional, and deeply human.
Rating: 10/10. Absolute must-watch.
Kang Tae-poong, the son of the company’s founder, starts off as a drifting rich kid with no direction in life. But when his father dies under the pressure of debt and economic ruin, Tae-poong loses everything overnight and joins the struggling company as an employee. What makes this show special is that Tae-poong isn’t your typical chaebol lead — he’s kind, emotionally open, and a walking green flag. He listens, learns, and earns the respect of the remaining employees rather than demanding it.
The heart of the story lies with the “Typhoon Family” — five employees who stay behind despite freezing winters and empty kitchens. Among them, Oh Mi-seon stands out as a quietly brilliant, deeply resilient woman who has been consistently underestimated. She isn’t a flashy “girl boss,” but her competence, sincerity, and strength make her one of the most compelling female leads I’ve seen in years.
The romance between Tae-poong and Mi-seon is warm, natural, and beautifully written. Despite their different backgrounds, the relationship never feels uncomfortable or forced. Their chemistry is effortless, tender, and incredibly satisfying.
The supporting cast is excellent, Tae-poong’s mother is refreshingly kind and dignified, and the 1997 setting is brought to life through thoughtful production design and cinematography.
If I had one complaint, it’s that the villains overstay their welcome and the final stretch could’ve given us more uninterrupted happiness. Still, Typhoon Family is heartfelt, emotional, and deeply human.
Rating: 10/10. Absolute must-watch.
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