Family Matters is a South Korean drama released in 2024. It is a short standard series with 6 episodes, each running for about 55 minutes. The drama aired from November 29 to December 27, 2024, and was broadcast every Friday. It belongs to the action, thriller, crime, and supernatural genres and carries a 15+ rating, suitable for teens and adult viewers.
📌 Synopsis
Family Matters follows a group of people with supernatural abilities who pretend to be an ordinary family in order to survive. Behind closed doors, they are constantly hunted by dangerous criminals who are aware of their powers.
At the center of the family is Han Yeong Su, a warm and caring mother who possesses a powerful hidden ability. Her husband, Baek Cheol Hui, appears timid and quiet but secretly holds his own supernatural strength. He does everything he can to protect his family while hiding his true self.
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The household is completed by Baek Gang Seong, the grumpy grandfather who may seem cold but deeply loves his family. The teenage siblings, Baek Ji Hun and Baek Ji U, struggle with their differences. Ji Hun is gentle and kind, while Ji U is sensitive and picky, often clashing with those around her.
As threats close in, the family must rely on trust, loyalty, and sacrifice. Their powers are tested, but so are their emotional bonds. Each attack forces them to choose between staying hidden or fighting back.
The drama balances intense action with emotional storytelling. It explores what truly makes a family while questioning how far people are willing to go to protect the ones they love.
🎭 Main Roles
- Bae Doo Na as Han Yeong Su
- Ryu Seung Beom as Baek Cheol Hui
- Baek Yoon Shik as Baek Gang Seong
- Lomon as Baek Ji Hun
- Lee Su Hyun as Baek Ji U
🟦 Supporting Roles
- Nam Yoon Ho as Yun Myeong Hwan (Pastor)
- Yoo Seung Mok as Jo Hae Pal
- Kim Gook Hee as O Gil Ja
- Kim Jung Hyun as Kang Jeong Hwan
- Kwak Ja Hyung as Jang No Won
- Kim Eun Woo as Na Jung Man
- Lee Dae Yeon as Hwang Geun An
- Bae Jae Young as Jo Gyu Tae
- Lee Jae Hak as Lee Hyeong Seok
- Kim Si Eun as Kwon Min Jeong
- Kwon Ji Woo as Park Jae Gon
- Kim Joong Hee as Jung Ho Cheol
- Heo Woong as O Yeong Chun
- Jin Seo Yun as An So Jin
- Yoon Ga Yi as Ryu Mi Ok
- Im Jin Hyo as Lee Dong Min
🟨 Guest Roles
The series features multiple guest appearances, including reporters, students, medical professionals, and criminals. These roles appear across episodes and help expand the dangerous world surrounding the family.
💭 Final Thoughts
Family Matters delivers a tight and intense story packed with action and suspense. By mixing supernatural powers with strong emotional bonds, the drama offers a fresh take on the secret-family concept. With fast pacing, dark themes, and powerful performances, it stands out as a gripping short Korean series for fans of high-stakes thrillers.
