Get Ready for 'Typhoon Family': A Sneak Peek into 1997 with tvN's New Drama Special

tvN's upcoming weekend drama 'Typhoon Family' is set to unveil a glimpse of 1997 a week early. The special episode 'Typhoon Family: First Day Prep(태풍상사 첫 출근 준비)' airs tonight (5th) at 9 PM.

'Typhoon Family' follows the journey of Kang Tae-pung (played by Lee Junho), a novice businessman who becomes the president of a struggling trading company during the 1997 IMF crisis. With just a week left until the premiere, the special episode 'Typhoon Family: First Day Prep' invites viewers into the world of 1997.

Tonight's (5th) broadcast will feature exclusive previews from the main series, introductions by the company's staff, including Deputy Manager Cha Seon-taek (Kim Jae-hwa) and Logistics Agent Bae Song-jung (Lee Sang-jin), and a look at the nostalgic office items from the 90s.

The 'Keyword Talk' segment will delve into the charm of characters Kang Tae-pung and Oh Mi-seon (Kim Min-ha), the actors' chemistry, and behind-the-scenes stories of 90s fashion, music, and Seoul dialect. Additionally, viewers can enjoy making-of videos showcasing the warm team dynamics and messages from the lead actors.

The production team stated, "With the first broadcast just around the corner, 'Typhoon Family: First Day Prep' will air tonight (5th) at 9 PM to ease the wait. It's a special preview for families to enjoy during the Chuseok holiday, guiding viewers into the world of 1997. It's an opportunity to experience the emotions and humor of the main series and to get to know the characters and actors more deeply. We hope for your anticipation."

'Typhoon Family' premieres next Saturday (11th) at 9:10 PM. Before that, 'Typhoon Family: First Day Prep' airs tonight (5th) at 9 PM.

By Ji-won Kim, TenAsia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr