The film Storm Family depicts the maturity journey of Kang Tae Poong (Lee June) - a rich young master who suddenly became the head of a trading company on the brink of bankruptcy during the 1997 IMF-Asian financial crisis. Accompanying him to revive the company was talented accountant Oh Mi Seon (Kim Min Ha).
As a successor to the film "The Government of the Tyranny", "Storm Family" received many expectations from the audience and the media. The film has currently aired 4/16 episodes with impressive viewership ratings.
Opening with a rating of 5.9%, Storm Family became the TV series with the highest weekend opening rating on tvN in 2025, up to now. In the following episodes, the film had a stable growth rate, and reached 9% in the evening episode of October 19.
An attractive story about youth
After 4 episodes, it can be seen that the film "Stormy Family" has initially achieved success in the process of portraying the personality and story of 2 young people with different backgrounds - Tae Poong and Mi Seon.
He is Tae Poong - a warm guy who seems to know how to play and get lost but has a pure and kind heart. He was willing to give all the value he had to give to his friend in trouble, or even though he was "pulling his foot around his neck" when he heard that his father was in the hospital, he did not forget to adjust his clothes because he wanted to stand as a support and did not want his mother to worry more.
Even when his father was sick, Tae Poong still diligently played for his father's usual shoes to be shiny... After his father's death, the company fell into a difficult situation, and the mother and daughter were kicked out of the house, Tae Poong was still filled with hope for a bright future.
It was Mi Seon - a realistic, steadfast girl who worked strictly logically. Although she has to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of her whole family, she has never wanted to give up her dream of becoming a successful businesswoman.
In addition, the film brings the audience a colorful lens of the economic crisis in the late 90s; how people face difficulties, and the tricks of the business world - where people are said to put economic goals first.
Going further, the film is also a story for people living in today's era to sympathize with - when they constantly strive to work, pursue dreams and take care of their families every day.
Attractive acting
It cannot be denied that, in addition to the nostalgic story, the film's appeal comes from the acting of the cast. Notable among them are Lee June and Kim Min Ha.
On screen, Lee June's image of Tae Poong conquers viewers with his interesting personality: open-minded on the outside but warm, meticulous and modest on the inside.
The actor's performance makes viewers feel sympathetic, but also extremely impressed, because even in stormy times, Tae Poong is always strong, trying to survive to protect the company, protect his mother and those around him.
nostalgic context
Another plus point of the work is the realistic recreation of the atmosphere of the late 90s, from the dance floor, TV station, company office with fax machines, phones, to denim fashion, round earrings...
According to director Lee Na Jung, the realistic recreation of the setting and atmosphere of that period is the identity of the film. Thanks to the care of the crew, the audience seems to be "turning back time" and better understanding old memories.
