Filming tvN’s weekend drama Typhoon familystarring Lee Jun-ho, will officially end on October 20, according to an exclusive report from IZE on the 17th.
Typhoon family follows the story of Kang Tae-pung (played by Lee Jun-ho), a novice salaryman who unexpectedly becomes president of a struggling trading company during the 1997 IMF crisis, with no money, no employees and nothing left to sell.
The series premiered on October 11 and immediately captured viewers’ attention its strong performances, emotional storytelling and nostalgic portrait of late 1990s South Korea.
After its debut, the series recorded impressive ratings: 5.9% for episode 1 and 6.8% for episode 2, according to Nielsen Korea. The first episode’s viewership marked the highest-rated premiere among tvN dramas in 2025, surpassing Bon appetit, Your Majesty which opened at 4.9%.
The drama stars Kim Min-ha, Kim Min-seok, Kwon Han-sol, Lee Chang-hoon, Kim Jae-hwa, Kim Song-il, Lee Sang-jin, Kim Sang-ho and Moo Jin-sung, all of whom have received praise for their authentic and emotionally resonant performances.
After months of production starting earlier this year, Typhoon family They will finish filming all 16 episodes on October 20.
According to insiders, the production team has issued a strict gag order to the cast and crew to avoid spoilers, as the story has just started to unfold on air.
The producers will now focus entirely on post-production and editing to deliver an even more immersive viewing experience in the upcoming episodes.
A crew representative shared, “We are grateful for the strong viewer response since the premiere. The team is working hard to ensure the remainder of the series maintains the same emotional impact and excitement.”
Typhoon family has quickly become a must-see weekend drama for Korean audiences, with viewers praising its mix of heartfelt storytelling, nostalgia and Lee Jun-ho’s nuanced portrayal of an everyman hero facing economic hardship and personal growth.
As the series progresses into its second half, all eyes are on how Kang Tae-pung’s story will unfold – and whether Typhoon family will continue its upward momentum in ratings.
Sources: IZE, Star News, tvN, Nielsen Korea
