Family Matters (South Korean TV series)
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| Hangul | 가족계획 |
| Lit. | Family Plan |
| RR | Gajokgyehoek |
| MR | Kajokkyehoek |
| Genre | Thriller[1] |
| Created by | Kim Jung-min |
| Written by | Kim Jung-min |
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| Starring |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Coupang Play |
| Release | November 29 – December 27, 2024 |
Family Matters (Korean: 가족계획) is a 2024 South Korean thriller drama starring Bae Doona, Ryoo Seung-bum, Baek Yoon-sik, Lomon, and Lee Soo-hyun. The series depicts about a woman who received harsh training in an unknown facility as a child, escapes the facility, and lives as an ordinary family member, but encounters cruel villains and punishes them with even more cruel and strange abilities. It was released on Coupang Play from November 29 to December 27, 2024, every Friday at 20:00 (KST). On November 19, 2025, the production of the second season was confirmed, with the return of all the main cast, except Ryoo Seung-bum and with screenwriter Kim Jung-min replacing Kim Gok and Kim Sun as the new director.[2]
Plot
Family Matters revolves around people with extraordinary abilities who form a fake family to protect themselves from an evil criminal organization. The Baek family consists of a mother, father, grandfather, and two teenage siblings – each harboring secrets and special powers.
As the Baek family navigates the challenges of pretending to be a normal one, they find themselves entangled in dangerous situations involving heinous criminals. Despite their differences, the family begins to form real emotional bonds, discovering the meaning of family, trust, and love along the way.
Cast
Main
- Bae Doona as Han Young-soo[3]
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Baek Cheol-hee[3]
- Baek Yoon-sik as Baek Kang-seong[3]
- Lomon as Baek Ji-hoon[3]
- Lee Soo-hyun as Baek Ji-woo,[3]the seventeen-year-old daughter.
Supporting
- Kim Si-eun as Kwon Min-jeong[4]
- Kim Gook-hee as Oh Gil-ja[5]
Production
Development
Family Matters was created and written by Kim Jung-min,[6] co directed by Kim Gok and Kim Sun, and produced by KeyEast, Ordinary Gem, Monster Union and Borderless Film.[7]
Casting
On October 5, 2023, it was reported by Star News that Bae Doona had been cast and confirmed to appear in the series.[8]
Filming
Principal photography began in late December 2023.[3]
Release
Family Matters was scheduled to premiere on Coupang Play on November 29, 2024, and would air every Friday at 20:00 (KST).[7]
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| Asian Television Awards | 2025 | Best Original Drama Series (OTT) | Family Matters | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Direction (Drama) | Kim Gok, Kim Sun | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Kim Jeong-min | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Bae Doo-na | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Lee Soo-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Lomon | Nominated | |||
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Kim Gook-hee | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Screenplay | Kim Jung-min | Nominated | |||
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2025 | Best Drama | Family Matters | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Kim Gook-hee | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor | Lomon | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress | Lee Soo-hyun | Nominated | |||
| ContentAsia Awards | 2025 | Best Male Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia | Ryu Seung-beom | Won Silver Prize |
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| Best Female Lead in a TV Programme/Series Made in Asia | Bae Doo-na | Won Gold Prize | |||
| Director's Cut Awards | 2025 | Best Director (Series) | Kim Gok, Kim Sun | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Actress (Series) | Bae Doona | Won | |||
| Best Actor (Series) | Ryoo Seung-bum | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress (Series) | Lee Soo-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actor (Series) | Lomon | Nominated | |||
| Global OTT Awards | 2025 | Best OTT Original | Family Matters | Nominated | [15][16] |
| Best Newcomer Actress | Lee Soo-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Rising Star of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ Daly, Rhian (October 6, 2023). "Bae Doona in talks to star in K-drama thriller 'Family Plan'". NME. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Joo-yeon (November 19, 2025). [단독] 류승범 하차→감독 교체...'가족계획', 시즌2 제작 확정. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 7, 2025 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d e f Lee, Min-ji (January 8, 2024). 배두나X류승범 부부 된다, 쿠팡플레이 '가족계획' 출연 확정 [공식] [Official: Bae Doo-na and Ryu Seung-bum confirmed to play lead actors in 'Family Matters']. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Newsen.
- ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (December 11, 2024). '가족계획' 김시은, 눈 뗄 수 없는 존재감. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Seo, Hyung-woo (December 24, 2024). "배두나=롤모델+이상향"...'가족계획' 김국희, '성덕'됐다. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Min-kyung (January 8, 2024). [공식] 배두나·류승범, 부부된다...'가족계획' 출연 확정] [Official: Bae Doo-na and Ryu Seung-beom play parents in 'Family Matters']. Ten Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Choi, Yu-na (October 31, 2024). 배두나X류승범 부부 된다, 쿠팡플레이 '가족계획' 출연 확정 [공식] [Poster revealed for 'Family Matters' starring Bae Doo-na, Ryu Seung-bum, and Baek Yoon-sik]. Naver (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Sports Dong-A.
- ^ Lee, Seung-hoon (October 5, 2023). [단독]배두나, '가족계획' 여주... 류승범·백윤식 만난다 [Exclusive: Bae Doo-na plays the female lead 'Family Matters', co-starring with Ryu Seung-beom and Baek Yoon-sik.]. Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "Nominees & Winner". Asian Television Awards. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ^ Park, Jeong-seon (April 7, 2025). '제61회 백상예술대상 with 구찌' 5월 5일 개최 확정. JTBC. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
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- ^ "ContentAsia Awards 2025 Nominees Are..." ContentAsia. August 7, 2025. Archived from the original on August 29, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
- ^ "The Winners Are..." ContentAsia. September 10, 2025.
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- ^ 이수현, 2025 글로벌 OTT 어워즈 라이징 스타상 수상 [Lee Soo-hyun Wins Rising Star Award at the 2025 Global OTT Awards]. MBN Star (in Korean). August 26, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2026.