Unraveling the Mystery of 'Typhoon Family': A Riveting Episode with Record Ratings

The mystery surrounding Kim Sang-ho has come to light, revealing that his target on Typhoon Trading was due to a promissory note from 1989. Lee Jun-ho, who discovered traces of this in his father's ledger, is on a tense quest to uncover the truth.

The episode of tvN's weekend drama 'Typhoon Family' aired on the 9th, achieving a nationwide household rating of 9.4%, peaking at 10.6%, setting a new personal best and ranking first in its time slot across cable and comprehensive channels. In the metropolitan area, it recorded an average of 9.6% and a peak of 10.9%, also topping all channels, including terrestrial, in its time slot. The 2049 target audience rating was 2.4% on average, peaking at 2.7%, securing the top spot among cable and comprehensive channels. This comes after a dip to 7.3% in the previous episode, marking a swift rebound. (Based on Nielsen Korea's data for cable, IPTV, and satellite combined paid platforms)

With meticulous photo film records by Oh Mi-sun (Kim Min-ha) and an impromptu flashlight projector by Kang Tae-poong (Lee Jun-ho), they successfully clarified a bribery case, leading to Go Ma-jin's (Lee Chang-hoon) release with a fine. However, the trio had no time to celebrate as they rushed to the port to prevent the disposal of helmets. Despite road closures due to highway construction, they urgently summoned motorcycles and tuk-tuk taxis, ultimately blocking a forklift to ensure the helmets' clearance.

Out of 500 helmets, only 140 were intact, prompting Mi-sun to finally break down in tears at the sight of the damaged remnants. Recognizing Mi-sun as a 'sales junior' after enduring numerous crises together, Ma-jin comforted her, saying, "Chief Oh Mi-sun was the best saleswoman." He added, "Sales are made by footwork," and stayed in Thailand to sell the helmets. Tae-poong and the sales team 'Sangsa Men' strengthened their teamwork, rallying with "Let's hold hands, overcome walls, and give it our all together."

Returning to Korea, Tae-poong faced the harsh reality of the company's bank balance being only 120,000 won. Determined to "come back," he decided to lease his father Kang Jin-young's (Sung Dong-il) timeworn Typhoon Trading office. He then set up 'Typhoon Trading 2.0' at a friend's pub, apologizing to his employees, saying it was a choice to take responsibility as the boss. Mi-sun, Ma-jin, and Bae Song-jung (Lee Sang-jin) diligently cleaned the new office, marking a modest yet solid new beginning.

Meanwhile, Tae-poong and Mi-sun's romance took a new turn. In Thailand, Tae-poong expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you for always being there when I felt alone or struggled," and finally kissed Mi-sun. However, Tae-poong's assumption that a kiss meant they were dating clashed with Mi-sun's belief that they needed to explicitly agree to date. Feeling awkward about Mi-sun's reluctance, Tae-poong tried to protect her on the crowded subway while avoiding eye contact, leaving viewers curious about the future of their relationship.

The episode also revealed the reason behind President Pyo Bak-ho's (Kim Sang-ho) ambition to take over Typhoon Trading. He meticulously examined employee records and retrieved a 1989 notebook from his drawer, pondering over a torn-out page. Simultaneously, Tae-poong, organizing his father's old ledger, noticed the same year's cashbook with a missing page. Initially thinking it was a mistake, he realized his father would cross out errors rather than tear pages, raising suspicions.

This ominous atmosphere had been looming for a while. Visiting the unconscious Kang Jin-young's hospital room, Pyo Bak-ho anxiously muttered, "Where is it?" In a significant scene, Pyo Bak-ho asked, "Did you receive it?" to which Chief Ha replied, "Once the hand moves, the heart will follow," hinting at deeper intrigue. The mystery puzzle finally came together when Pyo Bak-ho confronted Cha Seon-taek (Kim Jae-hwa), a former Typhoon Trading deputy manager, demanding, "Where is my promissory note?" This moment unveiled his schemes to seize Typhoon Trading. What secrets does the promissory note hold, and can Tae-poong uncover the truth? The suspenseful 'Typhoon Family' mystery has reached a boiling point.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr