Watch: Hwang In Youp, Jung Chaeyeon, and Bae Hyeon Seong Share a Bond Like a Real Family in “Family By Choice” | Soompi

Ah, the tangled web of family dynamics. If there’s one thing “Family By Choice” promises, it’s a delightful exploration of those relationships that feel familial but are woven with the strands of circumstance and connection rather than mere biology. Imagine, if you will, three souls who spent a decade intertwined as a family, only to drift apart for another decade—like ships passing in the night but with a bit more emotional baggage. Intrigued? You should be!

Enter **Kim San Ha**, played by the dashing Hwang In Youp. Now here’s a character who exudes the kind of charm that could make even a dictionary seem exciting. Once raised alongside **Yoon Ju Won** (the lovely Jung Chaeyeon) and **Kang Hae Jun** (the ever-sophisticated Bae Hyeon Seong)—they were practically siblings, which, let’s face it, puts the whole concept of family into delightful disarray. After 10 years of separation, like long-lost characters from a romantic comedy forgotten on a shelf, San Ha makes a grand return. But is he still the perfect son or just the cherry on top of their complicated sundae?

The teaser promises a feast for the eyes and the heart. It opens on a dinner scene, where Ju Won dare I say, shows a remarkable blend of naiveté and wisdom as she proposes unifying their family name. “After all, darling,” she seems to suggest, “what’s in a name? Just my survival, but really, no biggie.”

As we dive deeper, we’re treated to a nostalgic montage of their early days, illustrating the innocence of youth and budding romance. Picture this: young San Ha, ever the gallant knight, whisking Ju Won off to a shop and buying her shoes, promising her even prettier ones in the future. Because, my dear readers, nothing says “I love you” quite like the perfect pair of shoes—much like a solid family bond, really.

But hold onto your hats, because drama’s looming on the horizon! Enter the biological parents, those unwelcome characters vying for space in this delightful narrative. Cue the heart-wrenching moment when Ju Won, fraught with emotion, asks, “You’re saying you’ll go find your real family, both of you?” It’s a line that cuts deeper than a fresh manicure gone wrong.

As we swirl through this emotional rollercoaster, we watch the reunion of San Ha with his makeshift family and witness him finally confessing his feelings to Ju Won. Ah, the sweet agony of unrequited love turned sweetly requited; it’s enough to make you swoon.

So mark your calendars, folks! “Family By Choice” is set to grace our screens on October 9 at 8:50 PM KST. A delightful tapestry of life, love, and the chaos of familial bonds awaits on Viki. Until then, keep an eye out for more tantalizing teasers—because who doesn’t love a good tease?