Series synopsis
My Father is Strange, also known as 아버지가 이상해 is a South Korean comedy drama family television series that premiered on KBS2 on March 4, 2017. It ended on August 27, 2017. It stars Kim Yeong-cheol, Kim Hae-sook, Lee Yu-ri and Lee Joon.
Mi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong are the kids of Yeong Sil and Han Soo. They seem like the average Seoul family, with the typical Seoul problems, but that all changes when Jung Hui, an actor, and former K-Pop idol, ends up in their doorstep claiming that Han Soo is his biological father. The family goes through thick and thin, one marriage after the other, trying to figure out why their father happens to be strange.
Premise
Mi Yeong, Hye Yeong, Ra Yeong, and Joon Yeong are the kids of Yeong Sil and Han Soo. They seem like the average Seoul family, with the typical Seoul problems, but that all changes when Jung Hui, an actor, and former K-Pop idol, ends up in their doorstep claiming that Han Soo is his biological father. The family goes through thick and thin, one marriage after the other, trying to figure out why their father happens to be strange.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Yeong-cheol as Byun Han-Soo
- Kim Hae-sook as Na Young-Sil
- Lee Yu-ri as Byun Hye-Young
- Lee Joon as Ahn Joong-Hee
- Jung So-min as Byun Mi-Young
- Ryu Soo-young as Cha Jung-Hwan
- Ryu Hwa-young as Byun Ra-Young
- Min Jin-woong as Byun Joon-Young
Supporting cast
- Lee Jun-hyeok as Na Young-Sik
- Jang So-yeon as Lee Bo-Mi
- Lee Mi-do as Kim Yoo-Joo
- Ahn Hyo-seop as Park Cheol-Soo
- Kang Seok-woo as Cha Gyu-Taek
- Song Ok-suk as Oh Bok-Nyeo
- Go Wook as Park Young-Hee
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | March 4, 2017 | August 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Na Yeong-sil has an unpleasant first encounter with Oh Bok-nyeo. Cha Jeong-hwan and Byun Hye-yeong reunite eight years after their breakup. |
March 4, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Determined to land a role in an upcoming miniseries, An Jung-hui searches for his biological father. Byun Mi-yeong contemplates a job offer. |
March 5, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jeong-hwan and Hye-yeong share a night of passion. While trying to hide from Kim Yu-joo, Mi-yeong makes an unforgettable first impression on Jung-hui. |
March 11, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KBS2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 4, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 27, 2017 |
| Runtime | 66 minutes |
| Status | ended |