The highly anticipated series “Typhoon Family” is set to move audiences with an intense storyline filled with love, resilience, and perseverance in times of crisis.
The drama follows Kang Tae Poong, played by Lee Junho, who must protect Typhoon Company, the small business inherited from his father, while facing the turbulent IMF financial crisis in 1997.
The project is already drawing attention not only for its historical setting but also for its star-studded cast and the presence of Lee Junho, once again proving his versatility as an actor.
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Script Reading and Star-Studded Cast
The script reading gathered director Na Jung, writer Jang Hyun, and the entire main cast. In addition to Lee Junho, the drama features Kim Min Ha, Kim Min Seok, Kwon Han Sol, Lee Chang Hoon, Kim Jae Hwa, Kim Song Il, Lee Sang Jin, Kim Ji Young, Kim Sang Ho, Moo Jin Sung, Kim Young Ok, Park Sung Yeon, Kwon Eun Seong, and Sung Dong Il.
Each actor brought intensity and emotion to this first meeting, raising expectations even higher for the premiere.
Lee Junho as Kang Tae Poong
Lee Junho takes on the role of Kang Tae Poong, a free-spirited young man who, faced with the economic crisis, matures and steps up as the leader of the family business.
During the script reading, the actor impressed with his confident presence, shifting between youthful boldness and the seriousness of a man carrying heavy responsibilities.
His performance is expected to be one of the production’s strongest highlights, adding depth to the character.
Other Key Characters
Kim Min Ha plays Oh Mi Seon, the eldest daughter who supports her family while pursuing her dream of becoming a corporate professional. Her delicate performance and mastery of Seoul’s 1990s dialect brought authenticity to the role.
Kim Min Seok will portray Wang Nam Mo, Tae Poong’s close friend and a member of the lively “Apgujeong Street Boys.”
Typhoon Company will also feature familiar faces: Lee Chang Hoon as sales manager, Kim Jae Hwa as deputy manager, Kim Song Il as management director, and Lee Sang Jin as assistant logistics manager.
Special Appearances and Rivalries
Veteran actor Sung Dong Il will make a special appearance as Tae Poong’s father, portraying both the sternness and affection of a man who sacrificed everything for his family.
Kim Ji Young will play the mother, embodying the strength of a woman who loses everything but never gives up on her son.
Adding more tension, CEO Pyo Bak Ho (Kim Sang Ho) and his son Pyo Hyun Joon (Moo Jin Sung) will emerge as rivals, threatening the survival of Typhoon Company.
Typhoon Family Premiere
The new production starring Lee Junho is scheduled to premiere in October 2025, and it promises to be one of the most emotional dramas of the year.
Blending family drama, romance, and a significant historical backdrop, “Typhoon Family” is already highly anticipated by K-drama fans.
