''A Model Family'' () is a South Korean

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series directed by Kim Jin-woo. Starring

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, and

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. The series depicts the journey of realizing the importance of family and finally becoming a model family against drug gangs. It was released on August 12, 2022 on

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Synopsis

After unwittingly stealing money from a cartel, a cash-strapped professor finds the only way to save his broken family is by working as a drug courier.

Cast

Main

as Dong-ha *

as Gwang-cheol *

as Eun-joo *

as Joo-hyun

Supporting

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as Choi Kang-jun, the new face of a drug gang whose eyes show madness. * Won Hyun-jun * Kim Shin-bi as Oh Jae-chan *

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as Min-gyu, is a member of Gwangcheol's group. * Shin Eun-soo as Yeon-woo * Seok Min-gi as Hyun-woo * Heo Jin-na *

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* Moon Jin-seung

Special appearance

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as Ma Sa-jang, Dong-ha's first drug delivery recipient. *

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as Yoo Han-cheol

Production

Casting

In January 2021 it was reported that

was considering to appear in the series. In April 2021 it was reported that

will joined the cast replacing the role of So Ji-sub, who is known to have declined his appearance. On August 31, 2021, they were officially joined by

and

, casting lineup was announced by releasing photos.

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Model Family, A Korean-language Netflix original programming South Korean crime television series South Korean web series South Korean thriller television series 2022 South Korean television series debuts Television series by Celltrion Entertainment