Fermentation Family
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Title: 발효가족 / Fermentation Family
Chinese Title: 发酵家族
Also Known as: Kimchi Family
Genre: Family, Romance
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: jTBC
Broadcast period: 2011-Dec-07 to 2012-Feb-23
Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 20:45
Synopsis
Set within the famous Korean restaurant Chunjiin, known especially for their kimchi dish. Ki Ho Tae who grew up as an orphan, begins to work at the restaurant in search for his past. Lee Kang San is the owner of this restaurant dreams to be the best chef.
Cast
Main Cast
Song Il Gook as Ki Ho Tae
Park Jin Hee as Lee Kang San
Lee Min Young as Lee Woo Joo
Choi Jae Sung as Kang Do Sik
Kang Shin Il as Lee Ki Chan
Kim Young Hoon as Oh Jae Hoon
Yoon Hee Soo as Na Eun Bi
Lee Dae Keun as Mr. Sul
Kim Byung Choon as Han Pyung Man
Lee Il Hwa as Jung Geum Joo
Supporting Cast
Lee Kan Hie as Kang San’s mother
Choi Yong Min as Oh Myung Cheol
Jung Ae Ri as Jung Hyun Sook
Choi Duk Moon as Jo Dae Sik
Kim Sang Hoon as Kim Dong Soo
Jo Jae Wan as Park Hyun Soo
- Lee Tae Woo as Hyun Soo (child)
Oh Yong as Jo Mi Nam
Kim Ki Bok as Detective
Lee Ah Rin as Bo Yo
Hwang Young Hee as So Jung
Cameo
Jo Yeon Woo as Choi Yong Bin
Kim Ha Eun as Ji Hyun
Shin Hyeon Tak as Sung Jin
Kim Bo Mi as Hye Young
Shin Hyun Bin as Yukie
Choi Jae Sup as Yoo Jung Ho
Kim Kyu Cheol as Jung Sung Min
Seo Dong Hyun
Production Credits
Director: Park Chan Hong
Screenwriter: Kim Jee Woo
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-07 | 1 | 1.56 |
| 2011-12-08 | 2 | 0.68 |
| 2011-12-14 | 3 | 1.22 |
| 2011-12-15 | 4 | 0.80 |
| 2011-12-21 | 5 | 1.06 |
| 2011-12-22 | 6 | 0.80 |
| 2011-12-28 | 7 | 0.95 |
| 2011-12-29 | 8 | 1.15 |
| 2012-01-04 | 9 | 1.08 |
| 2012-01-05 | 10 | 0.78 |
| 2012-01-11 | 11 | 0.67 |
| 2012-01-12 | 12 | 0.53 |
| 2012-01-18 | 13 | 0.71 |
| 2012-01-19 | 14 | 0.64 |
| 2012-01-25 | 15 | 0.82 |
| 2012-01-26 | 16 | 0.81 |
| 2012-02-01 | 17 | 0.88 |
| 2012-02-02 | 18 | 0.98 |
| 2012-02-08 | 19 | 1.01 |
| 2012-02-09 | 20 | 1.06 |
| 2012-02-15 | 21 | 0.84 |
| 2012-02-16 | 22 | 0.80 |
| 2012-02-22 | 23 | 0.61 |
| 2012-02-23 | 24 | 0.69 |
Source: AGB Nielsen
*** Note: This drama is aired on Pay-TV channel which has fewer viewers than Free-TV channels. So, please don’t be surprised with the low rating. ***
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January 17th, 2012 at 1:41 am
She is very pretty. This is such a very good drama. I am hungry every time I watch it. The mystery in it makes it even better. The actors and actresses are great. There is a lot of love and compassion in this story. Thank you.
January 17th, 2012 at 6:13 pm
It’s supposed to be a famous restaurant. They certainly use the best ingredients n intentions. How come there are hardly any customers, ever? Except for the 2 regulars, the Han doctor n the nearly senile old man. Are they even paying customers?
It’d be more realistic if they include more customers.
January 17th, 2012 at 11:54 pm
These actors are well suited for each other in this drama. I am glad I found it and will keep watching. As for more customers, they would only get in the way…;)
The theme of “precious family” is touching and sorely needed in more dramas in this world of upset and turmoil. S. Korean drama writers have hit on a theme which is working, they have hooked an audience who is thirsty for family and love. I truly hope they don’t go the route of the Chinese and other Asian countries. S. Korean Actors are the good will ambassadors for this country.
January 18th, 2012 at 9:12 am
If you r going to shoot a whole drama in a “famous” restaurant, customers should be included at some pt, to make it look realistic. Imagine “Brain” without ever showing patients in the hosp! A PD team that can’t show customers without having them get in the way would be an incompetent one. I see it as “cutting corners”, taking the easy way out–a definite shortcoming in the show.
January 18th, 2012 at 12:31 pm
I really like this drama. Because it has a story about family and striving in life. I love SIG, too. He sure handsome. Hahaha
). And everytime I watch it, I feel hungry.. The kimchi look delicious. I hope the story keep getting interesting every episode 
)
January 19th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
HIIIIIIIIIIIII
http://www.hancinema.net/spoiler-fermented-family-song-il-gook-is-jeong-ae-ri-s-son–37671.html
January 19th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
HI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMDVyTqSbME
January 20th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
I have seen Song Il Gook b4 in his various dramas. Why didn’t I notice how handsome he is? These close-ups show it clearly in this drama, tho he is a no. of years older than when he appeared in Jumong. Not only that, he has a really “handsome” voice too, n is a wonderful actor. He sure deserves his big name n popularity.
January 22nd, 2012 at 11:18 pm
i really can’t wait for the next episode….i really love this one..just like jumong
January 26th, 2012 at 5:58 am
this is a great drama i just started watching it am at ep 7 now , but i cant seem to get the guys memory lost and who his realy family is ,, i wonder what was done to him as a kid , well i cant wait for him to remeber his past and who his realy dad is and it looks like he is from a rich home
January 26th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Hiiiiiiiiiii
http://www.dramastyle.com/drama/Fermented-Family-Korean-Drama-2011/
January 26th, 2012 at 6:56 pm
@torri-85,
That is the major mystery of this drama–Ho Tae’s family background, n what happened to his dad.
Possible Spoiler:
You know what I think? I’m guessing that he is the son of the woman president of that food corporation, i.e. the half brother of the other young man at the Kimchi Restaurant. I bet she was forbidden to marry Ho Tae’s father becos he is from a poor backgd. Hence she ended up marrying this other guy in a loveless marriage.
January 27th, 2012 at 6:30 am
@KDaddict , i think you are right i just watch ep 12 today am guessing the same thing , and if it turns out that woman is his mum i dont think he will forgive her , as for the guy who might be his half brother i think the little girl can sense that he is not an honest person that is why she cant realy smile with him, i guess litte kids are like that , she made me cry when she took a phone and pretended she was talking to her mum , . am also thinking the woman husband is actualy responsible for the guy father death , right ?
January 27th, 2012 at 6:45 am
@KDaddit , are you by any chance watching veg store too i plan to start watching it after fm ,just because of the lead actor i loved his last drama warrior something i loved it , but reading trough the comments i dont a good vibe that it is that great , let me know what you think about it , that is if you are watching it thanks
January 27th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
@torri, hi,
I agree w you on both pts in #88. Little kids are v intuitive. They sense what doesn’t need to be explained. And the woman president’s husband would be the one who has the biggest motive to keep her away fr Ho Tae’s father. But HT’s father was having a heart attack, wasn’t he? I wondered abt all those ppl walking around him in the Am Park w/out lifting a finger! Scary!
I feel the same way abt Veg store as u do-#89. I meant to watch it, but sounds like it is kinda like Kim Tak Gu; a story of a young man struggling n then succeeds against all odds. That’s OK, but is not new, rt? More imptly, I just fell in love w Kim Soo Hyun in METS, so I’m using this time to revisit his old works. He really is an extremely talented actor. I’m not into idol stars, n to my surprise, he isn’t one. Have u seen METS? It is v good.
January 28th, 2012 at 6:19 am
@KDaddict
i have not started METS yet but i have been checking the ratings and also read some of the comments you have been making there and i can tell is a great drama , because i hear is so good i want to wait when its at the 14 ep before i start watching , because i realy dont like waiting for it every week , so METS is on my top list to watch , and TCU CAPTAIN too , keep me info on what is realy good to watch ok . thanks
January 28th, 2012 at 12:51 pm
@torri-91,
I’m an impatient person, n liked to marathon my KDs. Yet over the years I’ve found that the shows I marathoned became a blur. I barely remember them. It’s the ones that i wait for fr week to week that remain w me. So there is that. I’ve also learnt to enjoy the suspense of finding out what’ll happen next.
Re TCUCaptain:
I find JJH n GHS to be an odd combination. It’s like his pairing w that young actress in the Man who can’t M. It just doesn’t compute for me. Now him appearing (tho only in a cameo) w Choi JW in A Star’s Lover, now that was hot! GHS as an actress seems to solicit 2 reactions fr ppl more than other actresses: those who really2 like her, n those who can’t stand her. IMO, her acting has much room for improvement, but she is young yet.
Wild Romance:
If you read the comments, 95% r complaints against that actress, mine included. She is Not leading lady material, period.
What kinds of shows do u like? Which r your favs? Did I recommend Biscuit Teacher, Candy Star (Hello, my Teacher) to u yet?
January 28th, 2012 at 12:55 pm
@torri,
WildR: I should say that 95% of the comments on the 1st 5-6 pages r complaints vs LSY. By page 7, only those who like her remain to watch n comment. All the others have fled by now.
January 28th, 2012 at 1:55 pm
@KDaddict, ,
i have not yet watch the ones you mention but i will check it out, as for me i have a lot of favs like secret gadern , i have watch it may be 15 times over , i love it , boys over flowers was my first kdrama ever, after that i got hooked like a drug ,i started watch kdramas just last year march , a girlfriend at my job introduce it to me , i was also impressed with city hunter, lie to me ,iris ,full house,my girl ,winter sanota,can you hear my heart,these are just a few but melodramas are not my thing after i watched stairway to heaven ,i think i cryed like a baby when i watch that drama ,but hey from what i see it looks like you have been watch kdramas for a long time so i guess i can count on you to keep posted on the very good once , am glad we can exchange ideas like this thanks kdaddict
January 28th, 2012 at 7:25 pm
@torri-94,
I automatically like anyone who loves SEGA. Heehee. I’m not defensive abt other shows, but I’, v silly abt this one.
SEGA is my fav too! I’ve watched it 7 times, but w 15 times, u win!
If those r your favs, you’ll love Bsicuit Teacher Candy Star (Hello my Teacher). A v cute Gong Yoo playing a 19 year old boy, n Gong Hyo Jin playing his 25 yr old teacher. He’s far better here than in Coffee Prince. Fun n moving romance. Must watch.
I’ve been at this for abt 10 years now. Instead of getting better, the addiction seems to get worse! So, welcome on board!
January 29th, 2012 at 11:10 pm
why i cann’t watch this drama in the youtube???
i’ve been waiting for every episode..
i like this drama very much….
when the dvd been released i like to have it..
can your help me out please!!!
thank you very much……
January 30th, 2012 at 3:13 pm
@ sulfanti , you can watch on kimchidrama .com so go to that website and check ok , utube will only have later on not right away
January 30th, 2012 at 3:21 pm
@ KDaddict
i just finished (hello teacher ) it was a nice drama it was realy funny and touching too , each student having their own issues to sort out , it was a good story but what i loved the most was Gong Yoo friend , who always try to repeat what ever Gong Yoo said , IT was very funny each time he did that, thank for the sugestion, am off work tuesday and wensday this week so if you have any more good dramas to sug let me know ok
January 31st, 2012 at 12:21 pm
This is a reply to torri. Others pls do not read or dispute. TQ.
@torri-99,
Boy, u work fast! My kind of viewer. What else to recommend depends on your taste:
If u like young dramas, watch Dream Hi. Slow to get started, but gets better n better, to a strong finish.
If u like Jung Il Woo, watch Return of Iljimae. Also takes a few eps to get started, but gets real good.
If u like classics, don’t miss Winter Sonata, Hotelier, Summer Scent; Lovers in Paris, Beautiful Days.
If u like sagueks, watch Dae Jang Geum, but be sure to skip abt 14 eps in the middle–too repetitive. Just watch the 1st 20 n last 20 eps.
If u like family dramas, watch The Sons of the Sol Pharmacy; First Wives Club, New Tales of Gisaeng-until ep 40.
For rom-coms, watch Full House, Goong, Greatest Love, My name is Kim Sam Soon, Protect the Boss.
For Adult romance, watch Star’s Lover.
If u like Kim Sun Ah or an intelligent script , watch City Hall.
There is a fav of mine that hasn’t been mentioned. I want to give it a place of honor: Da Ja’s Spring. It has a special place in my heart, but u have to be in your late 20′s to appreciate it.
These r the best among the 100+ KD’s I’ve watched over the years. The best in each genre. Enjoy.
Heehee, that should keep u busy for a while.
February 2nd, 2012 at 9:57 am
I really like this drama because of all the mystery in it. I am also love the relation between the main stars. Thank you.