Unpredictable Family Explained
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| Native Name: | | Hangul: | 우당탕탕 패밀리 | | Lk: | Udangtangtang Family |
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| Director: | Kim Sung-geun |
| Country: | South Korea |
| Language: | Korean |
| Num Episodes: | 131 |
| Executive Producer: | Lee Jeong-mi (KBS) |
| Camera: | Single-camera |
| Runtime: | 30 minutes |
| Company: | Monster Union
Ascendio Entertainment |
| Network: | KBS1 |
| Music: | Lee Chang-hee |
Unpredictable Family is a South Korean television series starring Nam Sang-ji, Lee Do-gyeom, Kang Da-bin and Lee Hyo-na. It premiered on KBS1[1] on September 18, 2023, and aired on every weekday at 20:30 (KST) for 131 episodes.[2]
Synopsis
A love story between an aspiring actor and a promising director, whose parents are a married couple who have been married for 30 years. Can they overcome such a complicated family relationship and become a real family?[3] [4]
Cast and characters
Main
- Nam Sang-ji as Yoo Eun-seong (age 28) – Dong-gu and Chun-young's daughter, Eun-hyuk and Eun-ah's stepsister, an unknown actress who dreams of a brilliant rise, but is at the bottom in reality. Eun-hyuk and Eun-ah's younger sister. Former Blue Film employee. Si-heon's former lover. Sun-woo's former lover.
- Lee Do-gyeom as Kang Seon-woo (age 34) – Jeong-ae and Ki-seok's son. A promising Hollywood film director who must achieve what he sets out to achieve. Seon-ju's older brother. Eun-ah and Eun-hyuk's half-brother. Eun-seong's former lover.
- Kang Da-bin as Yoo Eun-hyuk (age 35) – Eun-seong's older brother and Eun-ah's younger brother. Dong-gu's son and Chun-young's adopted son. Jeong-ae's biological son. A violent crime detective who calls himself the grim reaper of criminals. Sun-woo's half-brother. Seon-ju's half-brother. Ha-young's lover.
- Lee Hyo-na as Shin Ha-yeong (age 30) – Dal-yong's daughter, a film company planning producer who transforms into a colorful character to get what she wants. Eun-seong's boss at work. Blue Film team leader. Min-guk's aunt. Ga-ram's great-aunt. Eun-hyuk's lover.
Supporting
Eun-seong's family
- Lee Jong-won as Yoo Dong-gu (age 60) – father of three siblings, ex-husband of Jeong-ae. Chun-young's current husband. The eternally sad irregular worker at the local restaurant 'Haha Chicken'. Jeong-suk's former brother-in-law.
- Kim Seon-kyung as Go Chun-young (age 57, pseudonym: Yoon Ji-sook/Mari) – Dong-gu's current wife, Eun-ah & Eun-hyuk's adoptive mother, and Eun-seong's mother.
- Joo Sae-byeok as Yoo Eun-ah (age 37, pseudonym: Yoo Sara) – Eun-hyuk's older sister, Eun-seong's older sister. A show host obsessed with youth, beauty, and diet. She is Dong-gu's daughter and Chun-young's adoptive daughter. She is Jeong-ae's biological daughter. Seon-ju's stepsister. Seon-woo's half-sister. Min-guk's friend. She likes Min-guk.
Sun-woo's family
- Lee Dae-yeon as Kang Ki-seok (age 59) – Seon-woo and Seon-joo's father, Jeong-ae's current husband. The head of the household is quite authoritative, but doesn't get anything his way. Jeong-suk's brother-in-law.
- Choi Soo-rin as Shim Jeong-ae (age 59, pseudonym: Shim Mi-jin/Sophie) – Seon-woo and Seon-ju's mother, Dong-gu's ex-wife. Ki-seok's current wife. She is Eun-ah and Eun-hyuk's biological mother.
- Ahn Yeon-hong as Shim Jeong-sook (age 49) – Seon-woo and Seon-ju's aunt and Jeong-ae's younger sister. He is an eternal child who cannot come to his senses even after causing an accident because of her love. She is Ki-seok's sister-in-law. She is Dong-gu's former sister-in-law. She is Eun-ah and Eun-hyuk's aunt. Seon-woo and Seon-ju's aunt.
- Lim Na-young as Kang Seon-ju (age 28) – Seon-woo's younger sister and Eun-seong's friend. She is the daughter of Ki-seok and Jeong-ae. She is an aspiring drama writer who lightly ignores the world's standards. Jeong-suk's nephew. Eun-ah and Eun-hyuk's half-sister. She is a part-time worker at Min-guk's cafe. She likes Min-guk.
Ha-young's family
- Im Ha-ryong as Shin Dal-yong (age 80) – The deceased father of Ha-seong and Ha-young, an indomitable romantic who lives and dies in love. Jin-sil's father-in-law. Min-guk's paternal grandfather. The great-grandfather of Ga-ram.
- Kim Bo-mi as Maeng Jin-sil (age 58) – Ha-yeong's sister-in-law and Dal-yong's daughter-in-law. She is a kind but fierce daughter-in-law who says everything she wants to say. She is the deceased wife of Ha-seong. She is Min-guk's mother. Ga-ram's paternal grandmother. The cafe's legal owner.
- Choi Woo-hyuk as Shin Min-guk (age 34) – Ha-yeong's nephew, Jin-jin's son. Ga-ram's father. A happy father raising a cuckoo chick. Cafe owner.
- Jeong Min-jun as Shin Ga-ram (age 6) – Min-guk's son, a kindergarten student who speaks English well. Jin-sil's grandson. Dal-yong's great-grandson. Ha-young's nephew and grandson. Hye-yoon's biological son.
- Yang Ji-won as Jeong Hye-yoon – Ga-ram's biological mother.[5]
Original soundtrack
- Part 1: Ahn Ye-seul - To My Boyfriend (Released on September 25, 2023)[6]
- Part 2: Mini Mani - Even If You Forget Me (Released on October 2, 2023)
- Part 3: Lydia - Isn't That What Living Is All About? (Released on October 9, 2023)
- Part 4: Taehwa Yoon - As If Dreaming (Released on October 16, 2023)
- Part 5: Jo Joon-jo - Romantic Tango (Released on October 23, 2023)
- Part 6: Yeo-eun - There's Still Something I Want To Say To You (Released on October 30, 2023)
- Part 7: Bagna - In The End, I Am The Same (Released on November 2, 2023)
- Part 8: Yellow - I Love You More Than Anyone Else (Released on November 6, 2023)
- Part 9: Coda Bridge - There Are A Lot Of Things I Want To Do With You (Released on November 13, 2023)
- Part 10: Morning Coffee - Does There Have To Be A Reason To Love (Released on November 20, 2023)
- Part 11: Han Kyung-il - Some Days (Released on November 27, 2023)
- Part 12: Uhana - If I Really Loved You (Released on December 4, 2023)
- Part 13: Damu - I Loved You So Much (Released on December 11, 2023)
- Part 14: The Daisy - I Was Never Okay (Released on December 18, 2023)
- Part 15: Bernard Park - Aroha (Released on December 25, 2023)
- Part 16: Doha (XEED) - I Remember You To Forget (Released on January 1, 2024)
- Part 17: Naeunseol - To Me Who Was Loved (Released on January 8, 2024)
- Part 18: Joo Won-tak - Just Like That, The Day Goes By (Released on January 15, 2024)
- Part 19: Lee Hyeon - Walk In The Opposite Direction (Released on January 22, 2024)
- Part 20: Ha Jin-woo - An Uneventful Day (Released on February 5, 2024)
Viewership
Average TV viewership ratings | Original broadcast date | Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[7] [8] |
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| Nationwide | Seoul |
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| 1 | September 18, 2023 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
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| 2 | September 19, 2023 | 8.5% | 7.4% |
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| 3 | September 20, 2023 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
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| 4 | September 21, 2023 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
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| 5 | September 22, 2023 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
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| 6 | September 25, 2023 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
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| 7 | September 26, 2023 | 8.5% | 7.6% |
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| 8 | October 2, 2023 | 6.5% | 5.5% |
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| 9 | October 3, 2023 | | 5.5% |
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| 10 | October 4, 2023 | 6.6% | |
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| 11 | October 5, 2023 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
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| 12 | October 6, 2023 | 6.8% | 5.5% |
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| 13 | October 9, 2023 | 11.5% | 9.6% |
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| 14 | October 10, 2023 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
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| 15 | October 11, 2023 | 10.5% | 9.4% |
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| 16 | October 12, 2023 | 10.8% | 9.3% |
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| 17 | October 13, 2023 | 9.6% | 8.0% |
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| 18 | October 16, 2023 | 11.1% | 9.4% |
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| 19 | October 17, 2023 | 9.6% | 7.9% |
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| 20 | October 18, 2023 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
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| 21 | October 19, 2023 | 11.7% | 10.3% |
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| 22 | October 20, 2023 | 10.2% | 8.6% |
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| 23 | October 23, 2023 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
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| 24 | October 24, 2023 | 10.7% | 9.4% |
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| 25 | October 25, 2023 | 10.3% | 9.2% |
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| 26 | October 26, 2023 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
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| 27 | October 27, 2023 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
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| 28 | October 30, 2023 | 10.7% | 9.3% |
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| 29 | October 31, 2023 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
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| 30 | November 1, 2023 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
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| 31 | November 2, 2023 | 10.7% | 9.1% |
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| 32 | November 3, 2023 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
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| 33 | November 6, 2023 | 11.6% | 10.1% |
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| 34 | November 7, 2023 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
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| 35 | November 8, 2023 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
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| 36 | November 9, 2023 | 10.8% | 9.7% |
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| 37 | November 10, 2023 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
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| 38 | November 13, 2023 | 10.8% | 9.1% |
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| 39 | November 14, 2023 | 10.7% | 9.1% |
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| 40 | November 15, 2023 | 11.3% | 10.1% |
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| 41 | November 16, 2023 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
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| 42 | November 17, 2023 | 10.5% | 8.8% |
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| 43 | November 20, 2023 | 11.1% | 9.6% |
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| 44 | November 21, 2023 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
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| 45 | November 22, 2023 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
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| 46 | November 23, 2023 | 11.1% | 9.4% |
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| 47 | November 24, 2023 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
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| 48 | November 27, 2023 | 11.1% | 9.5% |
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| 49 | November 28, 2023 | 11.7% | 10.5% |
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| 50 | November 29, 2023 | 11.4% | 10.1% |
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| 51 | November 30, 2023 | 11.3% | 9.4% |
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| 52 | December 1, 2023 | 11.8% | 10.6% |
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| 53 | December 4, 2023 | 11.8% | 10.1% |
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| 54 | December 5, 2023 | 10.9% | 9.1% |
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| 55 | December 6, 2023 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
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| 56 | December 7, 2023 | 12.1% | 10.9% |
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| 57 | December 8, 2023 | 10.7% | 8.9% |
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| 58 | December 11, 2023 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
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| 59 | December 12, 2023 | 11.5% | 9.4% |
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| 60 | December 13, 2023 | 11.7% | 10.1% |
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| 61 | December 14, 2023 | 13.2% | 12.2% |
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| 62 | December 15, 2023 | 12.0% | 10.6% |
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| 63 | December 18, 2023 | 11.9% | |
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| 64 | December 19, 2023 | 13.6% | 11.8% |
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| 65 | December 20, 2023 | 12.5% | |
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| 66 | December 21, 2023 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
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| 67 | December 22, 2023 | 11.4% | rowspan="4" |
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| 68 | December 25, 2023 | |
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| 69 | December 26, 2023 | 12.0% |
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| 70 | December 27, 2023 | 12.0% |
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| 71 | December 28, 2023 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
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| 72 | December 29, 2023 | 12.0% | 10.1% |
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| 73 | January 1, 2024 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
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| 74 | January 2, 2024 | 13.5% | 11.7% |
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| 75 | January 3, 2024 | 13.4% | 11.6% |
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| 76 | January 4, 2024 | 12.9% | 11.1% |
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| 77 | January 5, 2024 | 12.0% | 10.3% |
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| 78 | January 8, 2024 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
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| 79 | January 9, 2024 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
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| 80 | January 10, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
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| 81 | January 11, 2024 | 13.0% | 11.3% |
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| 82 | January 12, 2024 | 11.4% | 9.8% |
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| 83 | January 15, 2024 | 11.6% | 10.3% |
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| 84 | January 16, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.9% |
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| 85 | January 17, 2024 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
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| 86 | January 18, 2024 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
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| 87 | January 22, 2024 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
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| 88 | January 23, 2024 | 12.2% | 10.4% |
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| 89 | January 24, 2024 | 12.2% | 10.9% |
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| 90 | January 25, 2024 | 11.2% | 10.1% |
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| 91 | January 26, 2024 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
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| 92 | January 29, 2024 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
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| 93 | January 30, 2024 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
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| 94 | January 31, 2024 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
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| 95 | February 1, 2024 | 12.7% | 11.3% |
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| 96 | February 2, 2024 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
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| 97 | February 5, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.4% |
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| 98 | February 6, 2024 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
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| 99 | February 7, 2024 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
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| 100 | February 8, 2024 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
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| 101 | February 9, 2024 | 8.9% | 7.8% |
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| 102 | February 12, 2024 | 9.8% | 8.4% |
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| 103 | February 13, 2024 | 11.9% | 10.3% |
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| 104 | February 14, 2024 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
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| 105 | February 15, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.5% |
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| 106 | February 16, 2024 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
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| 107 | February 19, 2024 | 11.9% | 10.3% |
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| 108 | February 20, 2024 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
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| 109 | February 21, 2024 | 12.3% | 11.1% |
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| 110 | February 22, 2024 | 11.6% | 9.1% |
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| 111 | February 23, 2024 | 10.6% | 9.1% |
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| 112 | February 26, 2024 | 12.4% | 10.5% |
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| 113 | February 27, 2024 | 11.9% | 9.7% |
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| 114 | February 28, 2024 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
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| 115 | February 29, 2024 | 12.4% | 10.5% |
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| 116 | March 1, 2024 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
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| 117 | March 4, 2024 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
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| 118 | March 5, 2024 | 12.4% | 10.3% |
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| 119 | March 6, 2024 | 13.3% | 11.9% |
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| 120 | March 7, 2024 | 12.6% | 10.6% |
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| 121 | March 8, 2024 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
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| 122 | March 11, 2024 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
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| 123 | March 12, 2024 | 12.8% | 11.1% |
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| 124 | March 13, 2024 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
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| 125 | March 14, 2024 | 12.0% | 10.1% |
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| 126 | March 15, 2024 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
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| 127 | March 18, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.8% |
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| 128 | March 19, 2024 | 12.1% | 10.5% |
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| 129 | March 20, 2024 | 12.5% | 10.7% |
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| 130 | March 21, 2024 | 12.0% | 10.4% |
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| 131 | March 22, 2024 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
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| Average | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- N/A denotes ratings that were not published.
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External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Unpredictable Family. KBS WORLD TV. en.
- Web site: Lee Jong Won And Choi Soo Rin Might Become Family Again After Divorce In "Unpredictable Family" Poster. Soompi. September 8, 2023. September 8, 2023.
- Web site: New KBS Family Drama "Unpredictable Family" is Coming to KOCOWA+. KOCOWA+ BLOG. en. September 8, 2023. September 8, 2023.
- Web site: "Unpredictable Family" Kdrama 2023 Cast Synopsis Preview & more. KoreanAllDay.com. Bloom. Misty. September 18, 2023. September 18, 2023.
- News: Hwang . Gyu-jun . 2024-04-01 . ko:'우당탕탕 패밀리' 종영소감 양지원, 씨엘엔컴퍼니와 계약 만료 후 FA . Thoughts on the end of 'Unpredictable Family' Yang Ji-won becomes a free agent after her contract with CL&Company expires . 2024-06-10 . Star Daily News . Nate News.
- Original song: Fin.K.L "To My Boyfriend"
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Nielsen Korea. Nielsen Korea. ko. September 18, 2023. September 19, 2023.
- Web site: Nielsen Korea. Nielsen Korea. Daum. ko. September 18, 2023. September 19, 2023.
