[09/14/25 - 09:01 PM] From Hardship to Hope: "Typhoon Family" Presents a Tale of Youth, Crisis, and Resilience on October 11 A coming-of-age tale about Tae-poong, a small business CEO struggling to survive the 1997 IMF financial crisis.
[via press release from Netflix]
From Hardship to Hope: 'Typhoon Family' Presents a Tale of Youth, Crisis, and Resilience on October 11
A new chapter of hope and hardship unfolds as Typhoon Family arrives on October 11, capturing the spirit of a generation navigating the storms of South Korea's 1997 financial crisis. The drama series explores the struggles and transformations of youth thrust into adulthood by circumstance, capturing the spirit of resilience and hope in uncertain times.
In Typhoon Family, Lee Jun-ho, who previously starred in King the Land, plays Kang Tae-poong, once part of Apgujeong's so-called "Orange Tribe" - a group of affluent youth in the 1990s known for their bold fashion and carefree lifestyle. Tae-poong's world is turned upside down when he unexpectedly becomes the CEO of a failing trading company, forcing him to give up luxury for responsibility and face the realities of survival..
Joining him is Kim Min-ha, known for Pachinko, as Oh Mi-seon, a resilient and determined woman who embodies the quintessential eldest daughter - shouldering the burden of her family's needs while pursuing her career ambitions in a male-dominated world.
The newly released teaser poster captures the essence of 1997: fearless fashion, youthful energy, and the looming challenges that will shape a generation. Tae-poong's journey from privileged youth to reluctant company president serves as both a personal metamorphosis and a reflection of the ordinary heroes who pushed forward when everything seemed lost.
Lee Jun-ho shares, "After King the Land, I'm thrilled to return with Typhoon Family. I hope this story brings laughter, comfort, and genuinely resonates with you. It's about rising with those you love, finding strength in unexpected places, and reconnecting with times gone by. I can't wait for you to experience the 90s nostalgia and emotional journey with us."
Kim Min-ha adds, "I'm honored to play Oh Mi-seon. Typhoon Family was created with heart - from the cast to every member of the production team. I hope viewers not only watch but feel each moment - youth, hope, hardship, and triumph. Please join us on this unforgettable ride through the emotional and memorable scenes we've created."
Typhoon Family offers a fresh yet reverent glimpse into a pivotal era, where bold choices and life-changing stakes defined a generation. Witness a story of survival, growth, and relentless hope on October 11, only on Netflix.
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