JTBC Drama 'Assembled Family' Captivates Viewers with Unique Storyline and Global Popularity

'Assembled Family' has become a word-of-mouth sensation.

JTBC's Wednesday drama 'Assembled Family' has captivated audiences with the tumultuous stories of three young adults who have been a family for ten years.

'Assembled Family' presents the special bond shared by Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-yeop), Yoon Joo-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon), and Kang Hae-jun (played by Bae Hyun-sung), who grew up together with similar pains. The unexpected events that unfold before them keep viewers glued to the screen. The drama beautifully balances the warmth of family love, budding romance, and comedic details, offering a perfect blend of emotions.

Each character's story adds diverse entertainment. Kim San-ha's complex family narrative with his mother Kwon Jung-hee (played by Kim Hye-eun) and the sudden appearance of his biological father Yang Dong-gu (played by Lee Jong-hyuk), along with Kang Hae-jun's tearful story due to his mother Kang Seo-hyun (played by Baek Eun-hye) who no longer seeks him, deeply move viewers, creating a strong emotional connection.

The relationship with Yoon Joo-won, who has always considered them real family and protected their smiles, also draws attention. Kim San-ha's affection for Yoon Joo-won, who has been a savior to him since childhood, and Kang Hae-jun's gratitude towards Yoon Joo-won and Yoon Jung-jae, who became his family, add credibility to the narrative, making it a must-watch for relationship dynamics.

Moreover, the portrayal of the three young adults and two fathers, who share the true meaning of family despite not being related by blood, provides warmth and healing. The drama highlights the importance of ordinary, everyday moments and the subtle kindness that might otherwise go unnoticed, leaving a deep impression and resonance.

'Assembled Family' has garnered widespread empathy and support, achieving its highest viewership ratings in its eighth episode and consistently climbing the Netflix Korea weekly TOP 10 rankings since its premiere. Additionally, on the global OTT platform Rakuten Viki, it ranked first in 138 countries based on viewership in its third week, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive weeks in 94 countries, including major markets like the USA, Brazil, Mexico, the UK, France, Saudi Arabia, and India.

The upcoming episodes 9 and 10 of JTBC's Wednesday drama 'Assembled Family', airing on the 6th, will delve into the stories of Kim San-ha, Yoon Joo-won, and Kang Hae-jun as adults. Global audiences can also enjoy 'Assembled Family' through Asia's largest regional OTT platform Viu in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, U-Next in Japan, and Rakuten Viki in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, and India.

Kim Seo-yoon, TenAsia Reporter seogugu@tenasia.co.kr