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Netflix K-drama midseason recap: The Atypical Family – Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee in fantasy romance that fires the imagination
- When Do Da-hee (Chun Woo-hee) enters the orbit of the Boks, family members find their superpowers, which they had lost, suddenly restored
- The show’s fantastical element keeps us on the edge of our seats thanks to strong performances from the leads and supporting cast. How will it all end?
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Lead cast: Jang Ki-yong, Chun Woo-hee, Go Doo-shim, Claudia Kim
Latest Nielsen rating: 4.2 per cent
Writers of Korean dramas love to incorporate novel fantastical elements into their stories. These help jazz up the usual storylines we have come to expect from them, be they about romance, family or corporate malfeasance.
The rules of these fantastical conceits tend to be fairly malleable. However, in the right hands and with the right emotional through line, a charming idea can go a long way.
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