Family by Choice

Family by Choice centers on a close group who grow up as a makeshift family without blood ties. During their teens they lean on each other through crushes, doubts, and shared secrets, forging bonds that feel unbreakable. A decade later they meet again, revealing how much has changed and what remains true. The story gently explores loyalty, coming of age, and the tension between past promises and present realities. Led by Hwang In-yeop as Kim San-ha and Jung Chae-yeon as Yun Ju-won, with strong support from Choi Won-young and Choi Moo-seong, the ensemble brings warmth, humor, and honesty to a drama about chosen kinship.

The series, released in 2024, is created by Kim Seung-ho, Wang Xiongcheng, and Hong Si-young. It appears to be an original concept rather than an adaptation.

Audience reception is solid with a 7.9/10 average from 74 votes, suggesting a favorable response to its warmth and character focus. The series centers on chosen family, fidelity, and resilience as it follows a group navigating adulthood while staying loyal to the bonds that defined them.