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As the new school year approaches, tvN unveils its new weekend drama, Typhoon Familya promising series that blends family drama, resilience and youthful dreams. Among the familiar faces in the cast, Kim Min-ha attracts attention in a new role, far removed from her previous performances: that of a rigorous but hopeful accountant plunged into the turmoil of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
An era turned upside down, a youth in search of a future
The story follows Kang Tae-poong (performed by Lee Junho), an inexperienced young man suddenly thrust into the leadership of a bankrupt trading company: no staff, no funds, nothing to sell. It's against this uncertain backdrop that we discover Oh Mi-seonplayed by Kim Min-ha, a methodical, discreet young woman who manages the company's accounts with remarkable precision.
The eldest daughter of a struggling family, Mi Seon carries the financial burden of the household on her shoulders. Despite a daily life of washing dishes, endless calculations and filing bills, her eyes sparkle with ambition. Her nickname? "Human Excela nod to his ability never to let a mistake, a number or a receipt slip through his fingers.
Between dreams and reality: the journey of a determined woman
But Mi Seon doesn't just survive. Every morning, she perfects her English by listening to radio programs.And she devours the classified ads and editorials in abandoned newspapers. Behind her precise gestures and repetitive routines lies a desire to elevate and emancipate herself. She dreams of becoming a "career woman", an independent woman respected in the working world.
His meeting with Kang Tae-poong gives rise to exchanges that are often tense, sometimes funny, but always meaningful. Together, they gradually grow, evolve and redraw the contours of their destinies.
A true-to-life performance
The director was full of praise for Kim Min-hapraising his ability to "a sincere portrayal of a broken but hopeful youth".. In this role of an ordinary woman with extraordinary dreams, the actress brings a touch of moving realism, which is particularly resonant at a time when history sometimes seems to be repeating itself.
Typhoon Familyis more than a drama about the crisis: it's a tribute to the silent struggles of an entire generation. A universal tale of perseverance, family sacrifice, and the fierce desire to build a future, even when everything seems to be falling apart.
See you in October on tvN to discover this new human fresco of tears, smiles and hope.
