Series synopsis
Royal Family, also known as 로열 패밀리 is a South Korean drama family romance television series that premiered on MBC on March 2, 2011. It ended on April 28, 2011. It stars Yum Jung-ah, Ji Sung, Cha Ye-ryun and Kim Young-ae.
Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, ...
Premise
Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, and powerhouse new family lawyer determined to put a stop to In Sook's mistreatment. In Sook finally retaliates by launching a bold plan to take over the family company, and Ji Hoon supports her no matter the cost. In the midst of their battle for survival, their hearts are drawn together in a passion that could end up costing them everything.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yum Jung-ah as Kim In-sook
- Ji Sung as Han Ji-hoon
- Cha Ye-ryun as Jo Hyun-jin
- Kim Young-ae as Gong Soon-ho
- Jeon No-min as Uhm Ki-do
- Kim Yoo-ri as Go-eun
- Jeon Mi-seon as Im Yoon-seo
- Ha Yeon-joo as Ji-eun
Supporting cast
- Ahn Nae-sang as Jo Dong-jin
- Dokgo Young-jae as Kim Tae-hyuk
- Shin Dong-ho as Jo Byung-joon
- Ki Tae-young as Kang Choong-ki
- Ryu Dam as Kkak-chi
- Lee Da-hee as Prosecutor Lee Yoo Jin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | March 2, 2011 | April 28, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 2, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 3, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 9, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2011 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday, Thursday at 21:55:00 |