My Unfamiliar Family
This drama is a pleasant surprise for me and I’m sure is relatable to a lot of the viewers too because it’s all about family. Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.

I didn’t expect too much at first. I was interested because it got a bit of ‘Our Blues’ vibes. And ‘Our Blues’ drama is a masterpiece for me.

But then I got hooked since the first episode. The story is flowing nicely, although some people might find the pace a bit too slow for their liking. But I think it’s because this drama gives plenty of time to introduce the characters and then for all the characters to understand their own feelings and learning new things about themselves.

And I don’t think this is a makjang drama, because this is about ordinary people with daily hardship and struggle.

Contrary to lots of the comments in this page, I actually admire Choo Ja Hyun’s performance as Eun Joo (the eldest daughter). I enjoy her expressionless expression, with only her eyes betrayed her emotions, which is not easy to act. I know some people who’s like her, and I think sometimes I also behave like her.

Also kudos to Jung Jin Young (Kim Sang Shik, the father), he really delivered his characters. How he changed his personality from a bitter 60 years old to a smitten 22 years old man.

Of course Eun Hee and Chan Hyuk are adorable and a delight to watch, we cherish their friendship. And then the ‘friends-to-lovers’ transition were done smoothly, like it’s the most natural thing in the world. Nothing cringy.

About Eun Joo’s husband also is not something rare in this age and era. I personally know some people who experience the same thing in their marriage. And it’s the lies and deception that hurt the most. This drama touch this issue with confidence and empathy.

I also notice that lots of things were subtly implied in this drama, not everything is spelled out.
Like one of the last scene that’s heartwarming is when Yoo Min Woo (Eun Joo’s ex-trainee-turns-to-colleague) is comfortably asking Eun Joo’s advice and opinion. He knows that Eun Joo LOVES giving advice and her opinions, lol. And Eun Joo finally learned to restrain herself from giving unasked harsh judgment.

All characters have their own development. And they will understand that: Being a family doesn’t mean we will always see eye to eye, we disagree more than we agree on something.
But being a family means acceptance and what’s more important is just being there for each other.

There are a few things that prevent me from giving a full score.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!
One, I don’t like that it was Eun Hee’s CEO who’s been emailing with her for a long time, under a disguise name. That’s creepy as hell.
Two: the relationship between Eun Hee and the CEO, how the CEO taking advantage of Eun Hee drunkenness for their encounter and in general his cheating behavior. But I guess that’s one of the themes of this drama. The dishonesty.
Three: Sang Shik had a brain surgery, but they didn’t even shave his head pre-surgery or put a bandage afterward. Well it’s not Hospital Playlist I know, but I wish they paid more attention to this detail because it’s an important plot in this drama.

I love the OST and the background music, they play it at the right time and nothing excessive.
Two sweet songs that stand out are ‘Family’ by BUMKEY and ‘When We Were Close’ by Kang Seung Sik.

All in all it’s an underrated drama, try to watch it at their pace and enjoy all the feelings and emotions this drama will give you.
This drama makes me miss my family even more.