Typhoon Family is an upcoming K-drama set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis. The series explores themes of family, responsibility, and resilience as characters navigate sudden shifts in wealth and survival.
Starring Lee Jun Ho and Kim Min Ha, the show will air on tvN beginning in October 2025 and will also stream globally on Netflix. The drama is particularly exciting for Lee Junho fans who last saw him in King The Land in 2022. While he made guest appearances in Celebrity and My Dearest, fans wanted to see him in a leading role.
The series is directed by Lee Na Jeong, known for her work on dramas such as Love Alarm and Mine.
‘Typhoon Family’ Release Date and Broadcast
Typhoon Family is scheduled to premiere on October 11, 2025, joining tvN’s weekend drama lineup. New episodes will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 PM KST, a prime-time slot that has previously hosted several of the network’s high-profile series.
The drama is planned for a 16-episode run and will wrap on November 30. For international audiences, the series will also be released on Netflix, available to viewers worldwide immediately after its Korean broadcast on tvN.
Plot Overview
Typhoon Family follows chaebol heir Kang Tae-poong (Lee Junho), whose life takes a 360° turn after the 1997 IMF crisis. Before the crisis, Tae-poong was part of Apgujeong’s “Orange Tribe,” a nickname given to rich and fashionable young people from Seoul’s Apgujeong district in the 1990s. He lives carefree, surrounded by luxury and friends.
When the 1997 financial crisis hit South Korea, Tae Poong’s comfortable life changed overnight. His father passes away, leaving behind the family’s trading company on the brink of collapse. Thrust into responsibility, Tae Poong becomes the new CEO of Typhoon Trading Company. He must abandon his privileged lifestyle and learn what it takes to protect his father’s legacy while saving the company from ruin.
Alongside him is Oh Mi Seon (Kim Min Ha), a meticulous and hardworking bookkeeper. As the eldest daughter of her family, she has always carried heavy responsibilities. Despite her difficult situation, Mi Seon dreams of building a career for herself.
Cast & Roles
Main Cast
- Lee Junho as Kang Tae Poong: A former carefree youth who must mature quickly as the new CEO of Typhoon Trading Company. The 2PM member, known for her roles in King The Land and Red Sleeve, will also appear in Netflix superhero drama Cashero in the coming months.
- Kim Min Ha as Oh Mi Seon: A diligent bookkeeper and eldest daughter supporting her family. The Pachinko fame is quite active lately in the K-drama scene with back-to-back appearances in Light Shop and Way Back Love.
Supporting Cast
- Sung Dong Il as Kang Jin Young as Tae Poong’s dad and founder of Typhoon Trading Company.
- Kim Ji Young as Jeong Jeong Mi as Tae Poong’s mother, part of the family’s struggles during the crisis.
- Kim Min Seok as Wang Nam Mo as Tae Poong’s loyal friend and fellow member of the “Orange Tribe.”
- Mu Jin Sung as Pyo Hyeon Jun, the ambitious son of a shipping company director and Tae Poong’s business rival.
- Kim Young Ok as Yeom Boon Yi as Oh Mi Seon’s grandmother.
- Kim Sang Ho as Pyo Bak Ho, the director of Pyosangseon Shipping and father of Hyeon Jun, whose business rivalry with Typhoon adds conflict.
‘Typhoon Family’ Trailer and Promotion
The first teaser trailer shows Lee Junho’s transition from a carefree young man to a determined leader during the crisis. Scenes emphasize the 1990s setting, the looming collapse of businesses, and Tae Poong’s vow to rebuild.
Promotional stills and posters released by tvN and Netflix showcase the contrast between wealth and struggle, capturing the era’s atmosphere.
Mark your calendar for October 11 when Typhoon Family airs on tvN and Netflix.