Iron Family (literal title: "Darimi Family") is an upcoming South Korean romance/black comedy drama series set to air on KBS2. The series stars Kim Jung-Hyun as Seo Kang-Joo and will be broadcast in the Saturday and Sunday 7:55 PM time slot starting in September 2024.
Plot Summary
Cheongryeom Laundry has been run by Lee Da-Rim’s family for three generations. The family is well-off and able to pursue their dreams without financial worries. Seo Kang-Joo (played by Kim Jung-Hyun) is the son of the wealthiest family in the Cheongryeom neighborhood and works as a senior director of the Jiseung Group.
Eight years ago, Seo Kang-Joo and Lee Da-Rim attended the same university. Before Seo Kang-Joo enlisted in the military, he had an unforgettable experience with Lee Da-Rim. Now, years later, they reunite, and Seo Kang-Joo becomes involved in her life once again.
Since her teens, Lee Da-Rim’s eyesight has been deteriorating, and by the age of 30, she completely lost her vision. However, there is hope that she may regain her sight through a very expensive injection.
Main Cast
- Kim Jung-Hyun as Seo Kang-Joo: A senior director of the Jiseung Group and the son of the wealthiest family in Cheongryeom. He had an unforgettable experience with Lee Da-Rim during their university days.
- TBA as Lee Da-Rim: A woman whose family has run Cheongryeom Laundry for three generations. She has lost her vision but hopes to regain it through a costly injection.
Key Characters
- Cheongryeom Laundry: A family business run by Lee Da-Rim's family, symbolizing tradition and stability.
- Jiseung Group: The company where Seo Kang-Joo works as a senior director, representing wealth and power in the Cheongryeom neighborhood.
Notes
- Director: Sung Joon-Hae
- Writer: Seo Sook-Hyang
- Network: KBS2
- Episodes: TBD
- Release Date: September 2024
- Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 19:55
- Genre: Romance, Black Comedy
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Iron Family is a unique blend of romance and black comedy that explores the themes of family legacy, personal challenges, and the hope of new beginnings. With its intriguing storyline and the reunion of old acquaintances, the series promises to deliver heartfelt moments and laughter.
Additional Information
"Iron Family" will take over the time slot previously occupied by "Beauty and Mr. Romantic," offering a new flavor of storytelling with its mix of humor and drama.
Stay tuned for more updates and the official release of "Iron Family" on KBS2 this September.