9 Family-Focused K-Dramas That Are Perfect for All Ages

We can say with absolute certainty hese underrated gems deserve a spot on your watchlist.

1. Ojakgyo Brothers (2011-2012)

Ojakgyo Brothers serves you a farm becoming the center stage for family drama and romance. The Hwang family owns a farm, and they're super tight-knit. It turns out that the land they've lived on for years doesn't legally belong to them. Baek Ja Eun, played by Uee, is the real owner, and she's not about to let go without a fight. You'd think it's a simple case of legalities, right? Nope. Baek Ja Eun finds herself falling for Hwang Tae-Hee, one of the sons, and that's just the beginning. From financial hardships to secret affairs, the Hwang family faces it all.

2. My ID is Gangnam Beauty (2018)

Kang Mi-Rae, played by Im Soo-Hyang, gets plastic surgery after years of being bullied for her looks. Fast forward to university, she realizes life's not so rosy on the other side either. People are now treating her differently because of her beauty, but it feels just as shallow. Her family, however, is a constant in the ups and downs, teaching her that real beauty lies within. And also there's Cha Eun-Woo, who plays her love interest. The guy is every parent's dream for their daughter.

3. My Father is Strange (2017)

The drama revolves around the Byun family and their, let's say, 'unique' father. One day, a young actor named Ahn Joong-Hee, played by Lee Joon, shows up claiming to be the father's son from a previous relationship. Ahn Joong-Hee moves in, and suddenly, the family is navigating life with a new member who's practically a stranger. Issues like inheritance, family loyalty, and sibling rivalry come to the forefront, all while trying to keep their family restaurant afloat.

4. Reply 1988 (2015-2016)

Reply 1988 takes you back in time, focusing on five friends and their families who live on the same block. While you might think it's a walk down memory lane with old-school love and friendship, the real deal here is the family dynamics. From financial struggles to domestic issues, the series highlights how families function as the backbone during the most challenging times. The five families share food, gossip, and even electricity when someone forgets to pay the bill.

5. The Wang Family (2013-2014)

The life of a family through three generations. The patriarch has four daughters and a son, each with their own set of problems. One daughter can't get along with her mother, while the other decides to quit her stable job as a teacher to pursue her dream of becoming a writer, much to her parents' dismay. And then there's the daughter who seems to have it all, but faces challenges with her husband and children.

6. Five Enough (2016)

You know what they say, the more, the merrier. Or in the case of Five Enough, the more, the messier! Lee Sang-Tae, a widower, and Ahn Mi-Jung, a divorcee, end up getting married. Combined, they have five kids, and now they have to navigate life as a blended family. Imagine the chaos! Kids fighting, parents trying to establish new rules, and grandparents poking their noses in. But the funny thing is, they somehow make it work.

7. What Happens to My Family? (2014-2015)

The patriarch, Cha Soon-Bong, is fed up with his ungrateful adult children. So he files a lawsuit against his kids for disobeying him in order to teach them a lesson about family and responsibility. The catch? They have to live together and take care of him. Cue emotional breakdowns, sibling squabbles, and the sudden realization that maybe they've been taking their dad for granted all along.

8. Marriage Contract (2016)

Marriage Contract brings together two strangers for a practical arrangement that ends up meaning much more. Kang Hye-Soo is a single mom who finds out she has a brain tumor. To make sure her daughter will be taken care of, she enters a contract marriage with Han Ji-Hoon, a rich businessman who needs a liver transplant for his ailing mother. Both families get entangled, revealing dark secrets, business rivalries, and yep, you guessed it, unexpected romance.

9. Father, I'll Take Care of You (2016-2017)

Father, I'll Take Care of You is about a couple who, after dedicating their entire lives to their children, are excited to finally have the house to themselves. Or so they thought. Their plans for a peaceful retirement go south when their four adult children move back in, one by one. Suddenly, they find themselves back in the chaos of parenting, while their kids grapple with their own careers and relationships.