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Royal Family

Royal Family

20117.21 Season18 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, and powerhouse new family lawyer determined to put a stop to In Sook's mistreatment. In Sook finally retaliates by launching a bold plan to take over the family company, and Ji Hoon supports her no matter the cost. In the midst of their battle for survival, their hearts are drawn together in a passion that could end up costing them everything.

Created by Kim Young-hyun
Written by Kim Young-hyun
NetworksMBC

Top Cast

Yum Jung-ah

Yum Jung-ah

Kim In-sook

Ji Sung

Ji Sung

Han Ji-hoon

Cha Ye-ryun

Cha Ye-ryun

Jo Hyun-jin

Kim Young-ae

Kim Young-ae

Gong Soon-ho

Jeon No-min

Jeon No-min

Uhm Ki-do

Kim Yoo-ri

Kim Yoo-ri

Go-eun

Jeon Mi-seon

Jeon Mi-seon

Im Yoon-seo

Ha Yeon-joo

Ha Yeon-joo

Ji-eun

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Jo Dong-jin

Dokgo Young-jae

Dokgo Young-jae

Kim Tae-hyuk

Themes & Keywords

chaebol

About Royal Family

Royal Family is a drama, family, romance series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of chaebol. Created by Kim Young-hyun, it stars Yum Jung-ah, Ji Sung, Cha Ye-ryun. Two childhood friends grow up supporting each other through the difficulties of poverty, then meet again years later and stand by each other as they rise through the ranks of society. After marrying into a wealthy business family, Kim In Sook's life becomes a living hell. Seen by her in-laws as a gold-digging intruder, she is pushed to the margins. When her husband is killed in a helicopter accident, her mother-in-law takes away In Sook's beloved son. Enter Han Ji Hoon, an old friend of In Sook, and powerhouse new family lawyer determined to put a stop to In Sook's mistreatment. In Sook finally retaliates by launching a bold plan to take over the family company, and Ji Hoon supports her no matter the cost. In the midst of their battle for survival, their hearts are drawn together in a passion that could end up costing them everything.

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