Why K-Drama "Family By Choice" Is The Perfect Watch Among Trending Series This Autumn Season

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The world of Hallyu rarely takes time to rest, churning out countless forms of content all throughout the year. When it comes to K-Dramas, there are times when a show completely matches the current season. And among the present lineup of ongoing K-Dramas, "Family By Choice" is one that perfectly complements this autumn season.

This drama features an amazing cast that includes Hwang InYoup, Jung ChaeYeon, and Bae HyeonSeong as the pivotal main characters - Kim SanHa, Yun JuWon, and Kang HaeJun respectively. While not related by blood, they grow up together and form an unbreakable, long-lasting bond. Through various ups and downs, these three support each other in multiple endeavors and show how a family can be formed through mutual understanding, support, and love.

While a remake of a Chinese drama, "Family By Choice" brings its own unique spin on the story and brings audiences on a heartfelt journey, perfect for this fall.

Note: this article does contain spoilers.

 

A Different Interpretation Of Family

In the K-Drama world, we're so often presented with stories of serotonin-boosting romance that always seem to hit audiences' sweet spot. But "Family By Choice" chooses to put the romantic fluff on the backburner in order to tackle the concept of what a family should entail. While a typical household contains both a father and mother, the JTBC drama strays away from this. Instead, what we see in front of us are two single fathers, one widowed and the another divorced, who rally together to raise their children under one roof. They might sleep in different rooms and on differ