KBS2 Weekend Family Dramas
Reverse chronological order from newest to oldest
Work in progress as many of the 80s and early 90s ones aren't currently in MDL
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1. Please Take Care of the Five Eagle Brothers
Korean Drama - 2025, 50 episodes
Follows the story of the five unique brothers who run the 'Eagle Brewery', a traditional liquor brewery that has been making liquor for three generations, and the eldest sister-in-law who suddenly becomes the head of the household after her husband's sudden death just ten days after her wedding. It is expected to contain a family story with a unique recipe.
Oh Beom Soo is the fourth son of a 'dog-slinger' who grew up with expectations that he would make his family better, and is the pride and hope of the five brothers. He is a perfect handsome man with an elite aura in his character, brains, and speech, to the point that it seems like he inherited all the good genes from his family.
He took first place in the finance section of the civil service examination while attending Seoul National University, worked as an elite civil servant, and even studied abroad in the United States on a full scholarship. After earning his master's and doctoral degrees, he returned home as a professor at a prestigious private university in Seoul, but he actually has a secret that even his family doesn't know.
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2. Iron Family
Korean Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
September 2024 - January 2025
Cheongryeom Laundry has been run by Lee Da Rim's family for 3 generations. Her family has enough money that they can iron out their dreams instead of being worried. Seo Gang Ju is the son of the wealthiest family in the Cheongryeom neighborhood. He works as a senior director of the Jiseung Group. 8 years ago, Seo Gang Ju and Lee Da Rim attended the same university. Prior to enlisting in the military, he had an unforgettable experience with Lee Da Rim.
Now, Seo Gang Ju reunites with Lee Da Rim and gets involved with her. Since she was in her teens, Lee Da Rim's eyesight has deteriorated, and she has limited vision. After turning 30, Lee Da Rim completely lost her vision, but there is hope that she will be able to see again. An extremely expensive injection may give her vision back.
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3. Beauty and Mr. Romantic
Korean Drama - 2024, 50 episodes
March 2024 - September 2024
Park Do Ra is a bright, brave woman with a challenging personality who became a top actress because her mother, Baek Mi Ja, said it was the only way to escape poverty. After earning fame and fortune as a top star, all Do Ra wants to do is rest and enjoy her riches, but her mother keeps causing trouble. Mi Ja always adorns herself in luxury, even more than any top star, thanks to Do Ra's success. However, Mi Ja wants more. Do Ra can't handle her tight schedule due to Mi Ja's desires and wants to quit her new drama "Straightforward Romance," but she can't because she met her first love, Go Pil Sung, the assistant director.
Pil Sung is passionate about his job but tries to leave "Straightforward Romance" because of Do Ra, who was very particular to him when he was young. Unfortunately, an unusual assignment to exclusively lead her falls in his lap. Will Do Ra find her happiness by escaping her mother's never-ending desires?
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4. Live Your Own Life
Korean Drama - 2023, 51 episodes
September 2023 - March 2024
Hyo Shim has carved out a successful career as a personal trainer at TS Fitness, but her family obligations start to weigh down on her. Being the only girl among her four siblings, she is always the one handling the less desirable tasks and financial woes for her eldest brother, who focuses solely on his own family, her intelligent yet egocentric second eldest brother, and her youngest brother, who chases dreams of financial windfalls. Her only refuge in this constant battle against her demanding siblings is her mother, who, unfortunately, only sides with her brothers.
Faced with adversity on all fronts, Kang Tae Ho, a meticulous new gym member, becomes the catalyst that pushes her over the edge. She decides that nothing else matters except regaining control of her life, and she takes the first step toward finding peace in her life.
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5. The Real Has Come!
Korean Drama - 2023, 50 episodes
March 2023 - September 2023
Oh Yeon Doo is a Korean language instructor who delivers online lectures – and has become a bit of an internet celebrity. Gong Tae Kyung, meanwhile, is a talented obstetrician and gynecologist from a prestigious family who specializes in infertility treatment. He has no intention of ever getting married. Both are happy with their lives and think they are successful. But then Oh Yeon Doo discovers that not only is her boyfriend of one year, Kim Joon Ha cheating on her; she is also pregnant from him, and it turns her perfect believed world upside down.
Oh Yeon Doo's and Gong Tae Kyung's paths always seem to cross at the oddest moments, and each time they end up helping each other. So in order to escape an unwanted marriage arranged by his family, he decides to engineer a “fake” contractual relationship with Oh Yeon Doo, making her his "wife." But this move proves to be tricky because Jang Se Jin, Gong Tae Kyung’s brash first love, and Oh Yeon Doo's now ex-boyfriend and father of her child, Kim Joon Ha, want to have a say in all this. Will Cupid be able to sort out this tangled mess of romance?
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6. Three Bold Siblings
Korean Drama - 2022, 51 episodes
September 2022 - March 2023
Kim Tae Joo is the eldest of three siblings. She is warm-hearted and tolerant, but she also has a hot temper. She cuts off relationships with people whom she doesn’t like. One day, Kim Tae Joo meets Lee Sang Joon again after many years. They attended the same elementary school. Lee Sang Joon is a popular actor. He is sensitive, imaginative, and smart. He is also the eldest sibling in his family. Since he was a child, he has been loved by his family deeply. His family was once in debt, but, after Lee Sang Joon became successful, he paid off their debt and continues to support them financially. During filming for an acting project, Lee Sang Joon gets injured and goes to the hospital. There he meets his first love Kim Tae Joo, whom he knew when he was an elementary school student.
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7. It's Beautiful Now
Korean Drama - 2022, 50 episodes
April 2022 - September 2022
The Lee brothers Yoon Jae, Hyun Jae, and Soo Jae are not interested in dating or getting married. Their indifference towards marriage is cause for concern among family members. They offer the enticement of an apartment to the brother that marries first. Now, all three are actively seeking a bride.
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8. Young Lady and Gentleman
Korean Drama - 2021, 52 episodes
September 2021 - March 2022
Lee Young Kook is a widower with three children. He still hasn’t gotten over the death of his wife. He decides to hire Park Dan Dan as a live-in tutor for his kids, and he becomes attracted to her. Meanwhile, Park Dan Dan has a bright and positive personality despite her harsh situation.
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9. Revolutionary Sisters
Korean Drama - 2021, 50 episodes
March 2021 - September 2021
While in the process of filing for a divorce, a mother is murdered. All of her immediate family members are potential suspects.
Lee Cheol Soo is the father of three daughters. Lee Cheol Soo is strict when it comes to rules and principles. He doesn't get along with his adult age daughters.
Lee Kwang Nam is the oldest daughter. She is proud of herself and also selfish. She has received unconditional love from her mother, which led to her dislike of her father. Her father has put her mother through so much suffering.
Lee Kwang Shik is the second oldest daughter. She works as a public officer. Lee Kwang Shik is smart and principled. She hasn't received a lot of love from her parents, but she is considerate of other people.
Lee Kwang Tae is the youngest daughter. She is good at martial arts. Lee Kwang Tae has never held a full-time job and she has supported herself by working part-time jobs. She isn't interested in marriage.
Han Ye Seul is Lee Kwang Shik's lover. He is an aspiring singer who dropped out of high school and moved to Seoul to follow his childhood dream of becoming a star. He is both manly and emotional at the same time, and his singing and guitar abilities—along with his sense of humor—add to his charm.
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10. Homemade Love Story
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
September 2020 - March 2021
Three families live under one roof at a boarding house called Samkwang Villa. Soon Jung's family lives a pure and simple life and doesn't have a lot of money. Jung Ho's family is rich but is far from peaceful. Jung Won's family looks perfect from the outside but is actually quite rocky. Others join these families at Samgwang Villa, each with their own stories. What is the meaning of family in this day and age, with so many single-person households and people choosing not to get married? Let's meet the people who open their hearts to one another to live and love as a family in Homemade Love Story.
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11. Once Again
Korean Drama - 2020, 100 episodes
March 2020 - September 2020
"Once Again" is the story of the eventful Song family who can’t get a day of peace and their neighbors in Yongju Market.
Frugal father Song Young Dal and nagging mother Jang Ok Boon have been married for many years and have 4 adult children: stuntman Joon Sun, housewife Ga Hee, pediatrician Na Hee, and intern Da Hee.
The third child Na Hee works with her fellow pediatrician husband Gyu Jin at the same hospital. They fell in love during their medical school days and got married, but they have since drifted apart and their married life is not doing well. Meanwhile, the first child Joon Sun and second child Ga Hee are both divorcees and have returned to live with their parents, while the youngest child Da Hee is engaged to be married soon.
Partway, mysterious kimbap restaurant owner Kang Cho Yeon joins the fray and opens up shop in the Yongju Market. How will her appearance impact the other characters?
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12. Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life
Korean Drama - 2019, 100 episodes
September 2019 - March 2020
Life is hard, but finding love and happiness can seem nearly impossible. That’s why some, like Kim Seol Ah have decided to focus on a career, rather than waste time and energy on relationships that inevitably end in disaster. A successful career woman, Seol Ah seems to have it all together on the outside, but on the inside, she still longs for the one thing that will make her truly happy.
But Seol Ah isn’t the only one struggling. The eldest son of his family, Moon Tae Rang, is a young chef struggling to support the people he loves most while attempting to follow his dreams. He sincerely loves his family, but they have a way of making life difficult at times.
Kim Chung Ah knows all about difficulties. Having spent the past eight years studying for the civil service exam, she has given up on any hopes of dating and marriage. As much as she would love to get married and have a family someday, the only thing she has time to think about now is working hard so she can pass the upcoming exam.
On the other end of the spectrum, Goo Joon Hwi has absolutely no interest in marriage, relationships, or other people’s affairs. Completely focused on himself and his work, Joon Hwi could happily spend the rest of his life alone, or so he thought...
Setting out on an unexpected journey towards love, four souls find that love and happiness often show up in life when you least expect them.
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13. Mother of Mine
Korean Drama - 2019, 108 episodes
March 2019 - September 2019
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14. My Only One
Korean Drama - 2018, 106 episodes
September 2018 - March 2019
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15. Marry Me Now?
Korean Drama - 2018, 50 episodes
March 2018 - September 2018
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16. My Golden Life
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
September 2017 - March 2018
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17. My Father Is Strange
Korean Drama - 2017, 52 episodes
March 2017 - August 2017
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18. The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
August 2016 - February 2017
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19. Five Enough
Korean Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
February 2016 - August 2016
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20. All about My Mom
Korean Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
August 2015 - February 2016
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21. House of Bluebird
Korean Drama - 2015, 50 episodes
February 2015 - August 2015
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22. What Happens to My Family?
Korean Drama - 2014, 53 episodes
August 2014 - February 2015
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23. Wonderful Days
Korean Drama - 2014, 50 episodes
February 2014 - August 2014
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24. Wang's Family
Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes
August 2013 - February 2014
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25. You Are the Best!
Korean Drama - 2013, 50 episodes
March 2013 - August 2013
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26. Seo Yeong, My Daughter
Korean Drama - 2012, 50 episodes
September 2012 - March 2013
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27. My Husband Got a Family
Korean Drama - 2012, 58 episodes
February 2012 - September 2012
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28. Ojakgyo Brothers
Korean Drama - 2011, 58 episodes
August 2011 - February 2012
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29. I Believe in Love
Korean Drama - 2011, 62 episodes
January 2011 - July 2011
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30. Please Marry Me
Korean Drama - 2010, 56 episodes
June 2010 - December 2010
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31. Three Brothers
Korean Drama - 2009, 70 episodes
October 2009 - June 2010
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32. My Too Perfect Sons
Korean Drama - 2009, 54 episodes
April 2009 - October 2009
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33. My Precious You
Korean Drama - 2008, 54 episodes
October 2008 - April 2009
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34. Mom's Dead Upset
Korean Drama - 2008, 66 episodes
February 2008 - September 2008
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35. Golden Era of Daughter in Law
Korean Drama - 2007, 52 episodes
July 2007 - January 2008
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36. A Happy Woman
Korean Drama - 2007, 58 episodes
January 2007 - July 2007
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37. Famous Princesses
Korean Drama - 2006, 80 episodes
April 2006 - December 2006
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38. Thank You Life
Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes
January 2006 - March 2006
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39. Sad Goodbye
Korean Drama - 2005, 60 episodes
June 2005 - January 2006
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40. Precious Family
Korean Drama - 2004, 68 episodes
October 2004 - June 2005
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41. Terms of Endearment
Korean Drama - 2004, 70 episodes
March 2004 - October 2004
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42. Pearl Necklace
Korean Drama - 2003, 52 episodes
September 2003 - March 2004
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43. Bodyguard
Korean Drama - 2003, 22 episodes
July 2003 - September 2003
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44. On the Prairie
Korean Drama - 2003, 52 episodes
January 2003 - June 2003
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45. Who's My Love
Korean Drama - 2002, 84 episodes
March 2002 - December 2002
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46. Like Father Unlike Son
Korean Drama - 2001, 48 episodes
September 2001 - February 2002
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47. Orient Theatre
Korean Drama - 2001, 28 episodes
June 2001 - September 2001
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48. Blue Fog
Korean Drama - 2001, 20 episodes
March 2001 - May 2001
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49. The Full Sun
Korean Drama - 2000, 54 episodes
September 2000 - March 2001
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50. Tough Guy's Love
Korean Drama - 2000, 50 episodes
March 2000 - September 2000
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51. Did You Ever Love?
Korean Drama - 1999, 36 episodes
November 1999 - March 2000
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52. Humaneness
Korean Drama - 1999, 56 episodes
May 1999 - November 1999
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53. Paper Crane
Korean Drama - 1998, 54 episodes
October 1998 - May 1999
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54. Legend of Ambition
Korean Drama - 1998, 60 episodes
April 1998 - October 1998
*Not a true "family drama." This is a 50th anniversary KBS special
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55. Wedding Dress
Korean Drama - 1997, 22 episodes
December 1997 - February 1998
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56. My Lady
Korean Drama - 1997, 50 episodes
October 1997 - March 1998
Aired in a later time slot until Wedding Dress concluded
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57. A Bluebird Has It
Korean Drama - 1997, 64 episodes
April 1997 - November 1997
*Not a true "family drama." This is a special project
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58. First Love
Korean Drama - 1996, 66 episodes
September 1996 - April 1997
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59. Men of the Bath House
Korean Drama - 1995, 83 episodes
November 1995 - September 1996
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60. A Sunny Place of the Young
Korean Drama - 1995, 56 episodes
May 1995 - November 1995
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61. Daughters of a Rich Family
Korean Drama - 1994, 70 episodes
September 1994 - April 1995
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62. The Lonely Man
Korean Drama - 1994, 68 episodes
January 1994 - August 1994
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63. Youth Theater
Korean Drama - 1993, 22 episodes
October 1993 - January 1994
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64. Years of Ambition
Korean Drama - 1990, 100 episodes
October 1990 - October 1991
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65. If Blooming Flowers Weeped
Korean Drama - 1990, 44 episodes
May 1990 - October 1990
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66. Fetters of Love
Korean Drama - 1989, 50 episodes
April 1989 - October 1989
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67. Soon Shim
Korean Drama - 1988, 52 episodes
March 1988 - September 1988
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68. Others
Korean Drama - 1987, 52 episodes
September 1987 - February 1988
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69. Terms Of Endearment
Korean Drama - 1987, 54 episodes
March 1987 - August 1987
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70. Haebing
Korean Drama - 1983, 26 episodes
January 1983 - March 1983