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Drama: Family Matters (English title) / Family Plan (literal title)
Revised romanization: Gajokgyehwek
Hangul: 가족계획
Director: Kim Gok, Kim Sun
Writer: Kim Jung-Min
Network: Coupang Play
Episodes: 6
Release Date: November 29 - December 27, 2024
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A group of people, possessing special abilities, disguise themselves as a family to survive against heinous criminals. Han Young-Soo (Bae Doo-Na) is a loving mother with a special ability. Baek Chul-Hee (Ryoo Seung-Bum) is a father who hides his special ability. He has a timid personality, but he loves his wife Han Young-Soo a lot. Baek Gang-Sung (Baek Yoon-Sik) is a grandfather who shows abrupt manner, but he cares his family a lot. Baek Ji-Hoon (Lomon) and Baek Ji-Woo (Lee Su-Hyun) are 17-year-old brother and sister. Baek Ji-Hoon has a warm and gentle personality, while Baek Ji-Woo is picky and sensitive.

Notes

Filming began late December, 2023.
Related titles (drama series):
1. Family Matters | Gajokgyehwek (Coupang Play / 2024)
2. Family Matters 2 | Gajokgyehwek2 (Coupang Play / 2026)

Cast



Bae Doo-Na	Ryoo Seung-Bum	Baek Yoon-Sik	Lomon	Lee Su-Hyun
Han Young-Soo	Baek Chul-Hee	Baek Gang-Sung	Baek Ji-Hoon	Baek Ji-Woo

Kumsu Aspirations Church



Kim Guk-Hee	Yoo Seung-Mok	Kwak Ja-Hyoung	Nam Yun-Ho	Jung Eun-Ran
Oh Gil-Ja	Jo Hae-Pal	Jang No-Won	Yoon Myung-Hwan	Lee Yu-Jin's mom (ep.1)

Doom-veloper Case



Kim Joong-Hee	Lim Jin-Hyo	Jeon Mi-Hye
Jung Ho-Chul	Lee Dong-Min	Lee Yu-Jin

Police



Kim Jung-Hyun	Kim Eun-Woo	Lee Dae-Yeon
Kang Jung-Hwan	Na Joong-Man	Hwang Geun-An

High School Students



Bae Jae-Young	Kwon Ji-Woo	Kim Si-Eun	Yoon Ga-I	Lee Jae-Hak
Jo Kyu-Tae	Park Jae-Gon	Kwon Min-Jung	Ryu Mi-Ok	Lee Hyung-Suk

Lee Jae-Yong

bully student

Jo Hae-Pal's Gang



Heo Woong	Kang Hee-Se
Oh Young-Choon	gang member

Special Trainings Group



Jin Seo-Yeon	Lee Seo-Yeon	Byun Hong-Jun	Kim Yu-Ha	Jung Si-Woo
Ahn So-Jin	Young-Hee (teen)	Chul-Soo (teen)	Young-Hee (child)	Chul-Soo (child)

Ok Chae-Hoon

No. 11

Baek Ji-Hoon & Baek Ji-Woo's Past



Kim Kang-Yoon	Yoon Chae-Na
Baek Ji-Hoon (child)	Baek Ji-Woo (child)

Shin Ju-Kyung Case



Kim Yeon-Kyo	Hong Suk-Bin
Shin Ju-Kyung (ep.3-4)	Shin Sang-Woon (ep.3-4)

Others



Ko Do-Eun	Sun On-Me	Kim Do-Young	Kim Jung-Pal	Noh I-Jin
reporter (ep.2)	neighbor victim (ep.2)	psychiatrist (ep.3)	bar owner (ep.3)	Seon-Suk (ep.5)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Tae-Vin - Special Trainings boy #7

Trailers

Comments

Lee Jan 08 2026 6:43 am Brilliant! Thanks to all who made this show!

Kris Sep 10 2025 11:40 am Watched this drama some months ago, and immediately knew it was one of those that will never leave my head! I Love this family, and all their quirks and weirdness, and I truly love the connection of the husband and wife as well like this is exactly why I love Bae Doo-Na because she knows exactly what to bring to a role and delivers everytime! And I've seen Ryoo Seung-Bum's name around but what a great performance from him as well. Truly will never get enough a=of this drama and I Neeeeed a season 2 please :') I don't think I've wanted a season 2 this badly since Vagabond, but I would love to see this story develop and to meet with this family again. The connection is so sweet despite everything, and the gore is right up my alley like I really can't sing enough high praises. I'll be waitingg for season twooo~

SpinalTap Sep 09 2025 6:26 pm Wow, what a great series.

Gabby;

Song you looking for is Jang Eun-sook - "Let's Dance"

ds Aug 11 2025 12:44 am 1 All the actors and actresses did an amazing job — truly the best drama of 2025! I had stopped watching K-dramas for two years, but after seeing the preview on YouTube, I couldn’t resist. Such a touching and heartwarming family story that makes you laugh, cry, and reflect on life. Thumbs up to the whole team!

Gabby Jul 29 2025 12:18 pm what the title of the song while the female veterinarian torture the bad guy?

Kay Apr 06 2025 12:00 pm This drama is superb, waiting for season 2,

and the actor, Nam Yun Ho who play the priest really look like Nam Joo Hyuk. Even his surname is the same. Does them both related to each other?

Kris Mar 19 2025 11:56 pm It's so refreshing and from at least what I've watched in my time of watching dramas it doesn't seem to resemble anything else! Massiveeee kudos to the directors and writers of this drama. My jaw DROPPED several times but especially on episode 5. Very hot and bloody. I love the family dynamic and the growth that they have with each other. The relationship between the wife and the husband was shocking to me at the end but idc I feel his love and devotion to his wife genuinely! I can't wait for season 2 and this drama is just another reason on my never-ending list of why I love Bae Doo-Na! I've been watching Buried Hearts and that's captured my attention as well but so far on this kdrama list that I've made for myself, I'd completely give this drama 10/10! Truly Young-Soo's acting not only the last episode but also in her scenes with Gil-Ja or Hae-Pal, and definitely in the scenes with herself where she has these subtleties of trying to be more mother-like and warm are amazing to watch! The smiling in the mirror bit was my favorite part. Also either it was nicely paced or I really enjoy the fact that it's only 6 episodes. In this case they came with a story and complicated characters but showed strength within the family, humor along with gore and blood (for me I'm pleasantly surprised the lengths they went to though ofc it became unsettling at times, it speaks to the artistry of the choices made and the severity of the choices)

Kris Mar 19 2025 7:43 pm Wowwww! I'm about to be on episode 6 but episode 5 had me Gobsmacked! I love how the family comes together even with tough subjects and hard truths! The love the husband has for the wife is so sweet :') Idk if they have the same2 directors for all the episodes or if one specifically handled episode 5 (especially where it got hot & bl**dy) but absolutely fabulous job to the writer as well. I'm crossing my fingers heavy for a second season, and this is honestly a perfect show for me. I've been watching dramas for a while, and this feeling of shock and amazement is not something I've felt in a while. I'll see how ep 6 ends it off but I've absolutely loved how this show has played out. Also this is just another reason on my never-ending list of why I love Bae Doo-Na!

Nina Feb 13 2025 11:02 am I wany season 2 jeballl

iza Feb 01 2025 1:05 pm Bae Doo-na as never disappoints! Lomon is perfect for this nerdy-toughy character! Well, the whole family blended a C%! I hope a Season 2 is brewing!

fan Feb 01 2025 9:30 am I’m sorry but the pastor was so hot!!!!!

fan Jan 19 2025 12:20 pm I binged the 6 episodes in one evening. The last two were superb. Doona Bae is showing another face here I didn't expect. Excellent acting from everyone, and the wild plot that I very much want to follow in the second season. I hope this drama gets recognition it deserves.

Lidia Jan 18 2025 7:04 am ....love it, i want more

marie Jan 14 2025 1:22 am this kdrama is so good, keeps u hooked til the end. love the bits of funny moments and family themes. perfectly casted and now im on the edge for season 2. love everyone of the actors please release season 2!!

PANDORA Jan 12 2025 9:11 pm I Need Season 2 Expeditiously. Yesterday. Now. Doona is incredible in anything she’s in. The show was funny, and entertaining. 10/10 no notes.

helpjuseyo Jan 06 2025 11:20 am love the trailer, can anyone tell ne where to watch this drama (p.s i can’t see it from coupang TT)

Bea Jan 06 2025 1:12 am Just finished this series and i couldn't contain my happiness and satisfaction. This is by far the best kdrama of 2024, the storyline, plot twist, and characters are all superb!

Highly recommended! Thriller with subtle comedy (i so love the quirkiness) and the story is all about family as the title says. If you are already tired of highly promoted romance dramas that are overrated and cliche, try to cleanse with this fresh and unique concept, you will not feel disappointed. Especially its the iconic doona bae's drama!

Ps. This is a wild and bold drama with gores throughout each episodes so watch at ur own risks. Hihi

uus-zip Jan 03 2025 10:18 pm I thought it will be 10 eps but turn out to be only 6?!?!?! I waited the whole week to think that it will release ep 7 but I just found out it was 6 episodes only?!?!?!

I need season 2 ASAP!!! This amazing show need more episodes I beg please!!!!

Divine Dec 30 2024 5:08 pm From start to finish, this series did not disappoint. I watched it because of the moving director, but stayed for its quirkiness. Also, it was gore but it wasn't irritating(This is coming from someone who hates gore) I loved this drama.

I hope there is season 2

Nan Dec 28 2024 5:20 pm Excellent! I love quirky, violent, gore movies/series. The reason I started watching East Asian cinema.

Carlina Dec 28 2024 1:00 pm I want to watch this series

Bea Dec 28 2024 11:20 am Just started watching this cos romance and romcom series this year that are highly promoted in media ain't interesting for me.

I just finally found a new binge worth series along with "when the phone rings". Hopefully, i enjoy this drama considering its bae doona unnie's project but as the story progresses, i already know i would finish watching it till the end. ^^

Taemi Dec 27 2024 11:55 pm Wow what a wild ride this show was and it was definitely more violent than what I was expecting but so good. I just knew I had to watch this show when I saw Bae Doona, but I wasn’t expecting there to be only 6 episodes though. The only scene that made me uncomfortable was Myung Hwan’s and Gil Ja’s scene at the end of ep 5, I wasn’t ready for that lol

Adeline Dec 27 2024 11:50 pm The best thriller drama in 2024..I love this drama more than squid game 2.. I Hope there is a season 2 asap..✨

Klove Dec 27 2024 11:40 pm I loved this drama! Need season 2 asap!

May Oo Dec 27 2024 2:21 pm Only 6 episode! Today is final! I hope season 2 will soon . Please don't take too long.

lavle Dec 27 2024 12:01 pm if today is over for season one, i definitely need season 2,3,4,5,6,7 PLZ

Meg Dec 27 2024 8:53 am need season 2 please

Ri Dec 24 2024 6:36 am 10/10

2seok Dec 24 2024 12:19 am Definitely m the best kdrama of my 2024!!! I never comment here but I just want to express how I love this series.

xazhurax Dec 23 2024 4:15 pm This is perfect thriller! But the episode just to short for only 6.

Kcee Dec 20 2024 3:18 pm So far I'm seriously liking this drama!

Delly Dec 19 2024 8:19 am I need ep 5 urghhhhh

Laura Dec 18 2024 11:24 pm When will this be released in the USA? Trailers look great and I'll watch anything Bae Doo-Na is in. Love her!

Tin Dec 16 2024 9:27 pm Wauw..interesting story...no boring moment every episode..

May Dec 16 2024 5:52 am Why does release on Friday only?

PoisonIvy Dec 12 2024 11:03 am This drama is out of this world... Getting the Shop for Killers vibe... The no nonsense vibe... Can't wait for the next episode..

Divine Dec 08 2024 6:41 pm I love this kind of drama, intriguing, hard to predict, keeps the pace, action filled. And the acting is wonderful. I can feel almost every emotion. I will give it 9/10

Dim Dec 08 2024 3:45 pm Can i tell this drama its the great drama this year for me.almost 11 month not watching drama because not good drama ,only simmilar love story and i bored.this drama a good story and i enjoy watching

Enoki Dec 06 2024 5:47 pm Every episodes seems interesting. Looking forward to another episode. Love it.

leea Dec 03 2024 7:44 am wow i love this kind of kdrama??

it's me Dec 03 2024 3:06 am I'm dieing, its really interesting, I'm hooked here?

AnxiousPom Dec 01 2024 10:22 am The first 2 episodes really hooked me in, very intriguing. I like it when a series does the unexpected or hard to predict

James Dec 01 2024 8:37 am Great first and second episode

Ken Nov 29 2024 2:00 pm Very good.

fan Nov 20 2024 5:33 am Can't wait for this one!!!

Jjirit Jan 09 2024 8:13 pm Can't wait to see bae du na act as a mother?

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 * '''Writer:''' [[Kim Jung-Min (screenwriter)|Kim Jung-Min]]
 * '''Network:''' [[Coupang Play]]
-* '''Episodes:'''
+* '''Episodes:''' 6
-* '''Release Date:''' November 29, 2024 --
+* '''Release Date:''' November 29 - December 27, 2024
 * '''Runtime:'''
 * '''Language:''' Korean
@@ Line 21: / Line 21: @@
 ==Notes==
 # Filming began late December, 2023.
+# Related titles (drama series):
+## [[Family Matters (Korean Drama)|Family Matters]] | Gajokgyehwek (Coupang Play / 2024)
+## [[Family Matters 2]] | Gajokgyehwek2 (Coupang Play / 2026)
 ==Cast==
@@ Line 41: / Line 44: @@
 |5charactername=Baek Ji-Woo
 }}
-{{CastPictures3
-|1picture=File:Family Matters-Yoo Seung-Mok.jpg
+===Kumsu Aspirations Church===
-|1name=Yoo Seung-Mok
+{{CastPictures5
-|1charactername=Jo Hae-Pal
+|1picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Guk Hee.jpg
-|2picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Guk Hee.jpg
+|1name=Kim Guk-Hee (1985){{!}}Kim Guk-Hee
-|2name=Kim Guk-Hee (1985){{!}}Kim Guk-Hee
+|1charactername=Oh Gil-Ja
-|2charactername=Oh Gil-Ja
+|2picture=File:Family Matters-Yoo Seung-Mok.jpg
+|2name=Yoo Seung-Mok
+|2charactername=Jo Hae-Pal
 |3picture=File:Family Matters-Kwak Ja Hyoung.jpg
 |3name=Kwak Ja-Hyoung
 |3charactername=Jang No-Won
-}}
+|4picture=File:Family Matters-Nam Yun Ho.jpg
+|4name=Nam Yun-Ho (1984){{!}}Nam Yun-Ho
-===Kumsu Aspirations Church===
+|4charactername=Yoon Myung-Hwan
-{{CastPictures2
+|5picture=File:Family Matters-Jung Eun-Ran.jpg
-|1picture=File:Family Matters-Nam Yun Ho.jpg
+|5name=Jung Eun-Ran (actress){{!}}Jung Eun-Ran
-|1name=Nam Yun-Ho (1984){{!}}Nam Yun-Ho
+|5charactername=Lee Yu-Jin's mom (ep.1)
-|1charactername=Yoon Myung-Hwan
-|2picture=File:Family Matters-Jung Eun-Ran.jpg
-|2name=Jung Eun-Ran (actress){{!}}Jung Eun-Ran
-|2charactername=Lee Yu-Jin's mom (ep.1)
 }}
 ===Doom-veloper Case===
-{{CastPictures2
+{{CastPictures3
 |1picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Joong Hee.jpg
 |1name=Kim Joong-Hee (1984){{!}}Kim Joong-Hee
@@ Line 71: / Line 72: @@
 |2name=Lim Jin-Hyo (1994){{!}}Lim Jin-Hyo
 |2charactername=Lee Dong-Min
+|3picture=File:Family Matters-Jeon Mi Hye.jpg
+|3name=Jeon Mi-Hye (actress){{!}}Jeon Mi-Hye
+|3charactername=Lee Yu-Jin
 }}
@@ Line 86: / Line 90: @@
 }}
-===High School===
+===High School Students===
-{{CastPictures5
+{{CastPictures6-5
 |1picture=File:Family Matters-Bae Jae-Young.jpg
 |1name=Bae Jae-Young (1996){{!}}Bae Jae-Young
@@ Line 97: / Line 101: @@
 |3name=Kim Si-Eun (2000){{!}}Kim Si-Eun
 |3charactername=Kwon Min-Jung
-|4picture=File:Family Matters-Lee Jae Hak.jpg
+|4picture=File:Family Matters-Yoon Ga I.jpg
-|4name=Lee Jae-Hak (actor){{!}}Lee Jae-Hak
+|4name=Yoon Ga-I (2000){{!}}Yoon Ga-I
-|4charactername=Lee Hyung-Suk
+|4charactername=Ryu Mi-Ok
-|5picture=File:Family Matters-Lee Jae-Yong.jpg
+|5picture=File:Family Matters-Lee Jae Hak.jpg
-|5name=Lee Jae-Yong (1997){{!}}Lee Jae-Yong
+|5name=Lee Jae-Hak (actor){{!}}Lee Jae-Hak
-|5charactername=bully student
+|5charactername=Lee Hyung-Suk
+|6picture=File:Family Matters-Lee Jae-Yong.jpg
+|6name=Lee Jae-Yong (1997){{!}}Lee Jae-Yong
+|6charactername=bully student
 }}
 ===Jo Hae-Pal's Gang===
-{{CastPictures1
+{{CastPictures2
 |1picture=File:Family Matters-Heo-Woong.jpg
 |1name=Heo Woong (1980){{!}}Heo Woong
 |1charactername=Oh Young-Choon
+|2picture=File:Family Matters-Kang Hee-Se.jpg
+|2name=Kang Hee-Se (1990){{!}}Kang Hee-Se
+|2charactername=gang member
 }}
 ===Special Trainings Group===
-{{CastPictures2
+{{CastPictures6-5
 |1picture=File:Family Matters-Jin Seo Yeon.jpg
 |1name=Jin Seo-Yeon
@@ Line 120: / Line 130: @@
 |2name=Lee Seo-Yeon (2003){{!}}Lee Seo-Yeon
 |2charactername=Young-Hee (teen)
+|3picture=File:Family Matters-Byun Hong Jun.jpg
+|3name=Byun Hong-Jun (2006){{!}}Byun Hong-Jun
+|3charactername=Chul-Soo (teen)
+|4picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Yu Ha.jpg
+|4name=Kim Yu-Ha (2012){{!}}Kim Yu-Ha
+|4charactername=Young-Hee (child)
+|5picture=File:Family Matters-Jung Si-Woo.jpg
+|5name=Jung Si-Woo (2012){{!}}Jung Si-Woo
+|5charactername=Chul-Soo (child)
+|6picture=File:Family Matters-Ok Chae-Hoon.jpg
+|6name=Ok Chae-Hoon (2009){{!}}Ok Chae-Hoon
+|6charactername=No. 11
+}}
+===Baek Ji-Hoon & Baek Ji-Woo's Past===
+{{CastPictures2
+|1picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Kang-Yoon.jpg
+|1name=Kim Kang-Yoon (2015){{!}}Kim Kang-Yoon
+|1charactername=Baek Ji-Hoon (child)
+|2picture=File:Family Matters-Yoon Chae-Na.jpg
+|2name=Yoon Chae-Na (2016){{!}}Yoon Chae-Na
+|2charactername=Baek Ji-Woo (child)
 }}
@@ Line 133: / Line 165: @@
 ===Others===
-{{CastPictures3
+{{CastPictures5
 |1picture=File:Family Matters-Ko Do-Eun.jpg
 |1name=Ko Do-Eun (1994){{!}}Ko Do-Eun
 |1charactername=reporter (ep.2)
-|2picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Do-Young.jpg
+|2picture=File:Family Matters-Sun On-Me.jpg
-|2name=Kim Do-Young (1974){{!}}Kim Do-Young
+|2name=Sun On-Me (1982){{!}}Sun On-Me
-|2charactername=psychiatrist (ep.3)
+|2charactername=neighbor victim (ep.2)
-|3picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Jung-Pal.jpg
+|3picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Do-Young.jpg
-|3name=Kim Jung-Pal
+|3name=Kim Do-Young (1974){{!}}Kim Do-Young
-|3charactername=bar owner (ep.3)
+|3charactername=psychiatrist (ep.3)
+|4picture=File:Family Matters-Kim Jung-Pal.jpg
+|4name=Kim Jung-Pal
+|4charactername=bar owner (ep.3)
+|5picture=File:Family Matters-Noh I-Jin.jpg
+|5name=Noh I-Jin (2003){{!}}Noh I-Jin
+|5charactername=Seon-Suk (ep.5)
 }}
 '''Additional Cast Members:'''
-* [[Byun Hong-Jun (2006)|Byun Hong-Jun]] - Chul-Soo (teen)
+* [[Kim Tae-Vin (2016)|Kim Tae-Vin]] - Special Trainings boy #7
-* [[Kim Kang-Yoon (2015)|Kim Kang-Yoon]] - Baek Ji-Hoon (child)
 ==Trailers==
-{{AsianWikiPlayer3|url=2024N/Family_Matters-e4.xml}}
+{{AsianWikiPlayer3|url=2024N/Family_Matters-e6.xml}}
 ==Comments==

Difference between revisions of "Family Matters (Korean Drama)"

Latest revision as of 18:55, 16 April 2026

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Kumsu Aspirations Church

Doom-veloper Case

Police

High School Students

Jo Hae-Pal's Gang

Special Trainings Group

Baek Ji-Hoon & Baek Ji-Woo's Past

Shin Ju-Kyung Case

Others

Trailers

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