Father Is Strange sticks around for an extra week with 2-episode extension
by javabeans
Aw, it’s not by much, but heartwarming weekend family drama Father Is Strange is getting an extra couple of episodes—not a surprise, given that it’s killing the ratings right now (breaking 30% ratings on a couple occasions) and getting tons of viewership support. I’m actually surprised that KBS didn’t wring more episodes out of the hit show, since I’ve seen shows regularly get four or eight extra episodes added to the order when it’s as popular as this one is.
In any case, I’ll take it—two episodes isn’t enough to worry that the show will get dragged down too much, and in any case the drama has been doing very well in maintaining a bright, feel-good tone even when it does introduce angst. (I mean, I could stand for a little less emotional torturing of poor Joong-hee, but as it is giving Lee Joon plenty of room to dig deep and deliver on the acting front, we can’t begrudge it too much, can we?)
This drama deserves all the praise it’s been getting, and I find that it warms my cold, cold heart with its matter-of-fact displays of familial love—there are a few aggravating characters, but by and large these are people who live in the real world, who encounter problems on an everyday level rather than big dramatic ones or with makjang emotions. The parents have a wonderfully supportive marriage, and the siblings are kind and caring to each other in a way that feels honest without being unrealistically sweet, either. Basically, this show has been my rock these past some months.
According to a rep from KBS’s drama department, the two-episode extension (which brings its total count up to 52) means the show will wrap on Sunday, August 27, rather than the week before. (This past weekend just aired Episodes 37 and 38, to give you an idea of where we are.) That puts the follow-up show, My Golden Life starring Park Shi-hoo and Shin Hye-sun, at a September premiere.
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1 happiness
July 11, 2017 at 10:50 PM
i'm so happy! i was wondering if it will be getting an extension because most KBS weekenders usually do but even though it's only 2 it's better than nothing, i'm not prepared to let this drama go just yet!
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2 Amilia
July 11, 2017 at 11:01 PM
Yay!!! ???
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3 Kender
July 11, 2017 at 11:01 PM
I'm all for this! FiS is like a warm, cozy comfort food to top off my week. I'm glad I get to enjoy it for another week!
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4 PeepsLeAwesomePotato
July 11, 2017 at 11:10 PM
Excuse me? Park ShiHoo and all of a sudden Shin HyeSun? This is the first I'm seeing/hearing of this.
Gurl why, gurl????
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gem28
July 12, 2017 at 12:10 AM
Because lead roles aren't readily given to actors like her as much I'd like that to happen. It goes to ratings magnets regardless of their acting reputation. She has nothing to loose here. Park Shi Hoo's mistakes aren't her burden to bear.
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5 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
July 11, 2017 at 11:12 PM
Why don't you put our Hae Young unni's picture as well? ???
I'm OK with 2 epi! There are shows which have been extended up to 10 epi, so 2 epi is nothing, if it means I can get to see more of Unni and her various expressions. ??
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6 mintful
July 11, 2017 at 11:17 PM
I hope the angsty week won't last long! I need my weekly dose of comfort food back. So, yay to extra week of comfort food! I hope everyone got a nice ending, too. Most of the characters grew on me :)
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7 RM444
July 11, 2017 at 11:22 PM
This show taught me to love series about families and everyday life (and also lessen my worry over 50+ episodes). I'll take an extra week!
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8 🍙 kimbap noona
July 11, 2017 at 11:29 PM
For once I am loving the episode extension so I get to spend more time with this lovely family! I also have full faith that the writer will not feel the need to make anyone a serial killer, an amnesiac, or getting terminal cancer to fill the extra two hours. All I need is Joong-hee smiling goofily at everything Mi-young does and Hye-young turning on her full sass!
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juti
July 12, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Wow you just said everything! I miss Joong-hee goofy smile too! I may add that I would like to see more little gestures like Jun-Young feeding Joong-hee, Granny scolding him for not sleeping at home, the three daughters and mom having a mask on or Min-ha saying that his Granny can be so cute sometimes... Okay I will stop here before quoting everything lol but what can I say? This show makes your heart feel so warm ^^
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ar_arguably romantic
July 12, 2017 at 9:38 PM
You naming all those great moments makes my heart feel warm and my chest feel all tight with emotion.
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9 Seeitimust
July 11, 2017 at 11:45 PM
Great news!
Please show, let's not have an ending where it feels too forced and rushed, with everything resolved on the last episode. I have enjoyed many dramas during their runs but then left vaguely discontented by the rushed and convenient endings.
Apart from that, the show is very enjoyable to watch!
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10 Xxvxx
July 11, 2017 at 11:57 PM
I'm pleased. It's actually the first weekender I've committed to finishing SANS THE FF BUTTON. Lee Yuri is easily the best character in the show, and I came into this for Joon (I'm happy w his performance)
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11 dany
July 12, 2017 at 12:01 AM
I love this show so much! Lee joon is proving to be such a talented young actor!
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12 gem28
July 12, 2017 at 12:09 AM
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13 risa
July 12, 2017 at 12:37 AM
Yay-- an extra week of FIS goodness. It's gonna be hard to say goodbye to this one-- it's been my rock, too.
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14 mango
July 12, 2017 at 12:49 AM
That's good news ! FIS really needed an extension.
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15 Dorotka
July 12, 2017 at 1:24 AM
Great news!
This drama always fills me with warmth.
And I think I coud watch Unnie's and Sunbae's love plays for ever :--)
(Ryu Soo Young and Lee Yuri must have a blast playing these characters :--)))) )
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16 baby_kingsway
July 12, 2017 at 1:30 AM
This is my firs t family, weekend and 50 episode drama and i have been loving it so far especially that feel of family. it reminds me of mine.
I can't wait for new episodes... i really don't how this wonderful family will get through this crisis. Well i am already preparing my heart for whatever the writer throws at me. Countdown to weekend!!!!!
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17 LookieLooWho
July 12, 2017 at 2:01 AM
Honestly, I think the show could stand an additional 2 more episodes. I mentioned on a recap that I hate the whole,"we can't be together because of our parents" trope. But in the case of Father is Strange, it's TOTALLY justified. I need some real solid resolution before I can have that couple be together. That said, within reason, take all the time you need, Show.
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18 maaaki
July 12, 2017 at 2:49 AM
Hell YES !
I was doing the countdown yesterday, already grieving in the "last twelve eps" statement....
I need more of my comfort food, as in endless useless mother in law/ daughter in law fights, unni/sunbae's marriage, Jun young growth, Joong Hee search for real family and love, Uncle and Aunt's ways of living through hard times, Granny's sass, Ra Young and her manchild boyfriend and last but not least, the devoted parents ♥
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19 I Quit
July 12, 2017 at 3:32 AM
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ar_arguably romantic
July 12, 2017 at 9:39 PM
I hope we'll get to see their wedding!
I can't wait for JH to marry MY and being able to legitimately call MY's family his family and using those family kinship terms with everyone.
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20 sierrablue
July 12, 2017 at 3:50 AM
I'm happy for a 2 episode extension, this is the first time in years I am interested in a weekend drama. It is so very well made and the family dynamic is really heartwarming.
The acting is also on point for the entire ensemble.
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21 Rainbow Unicorn
July 12, 2017 at 4:58 AM
Yayyy! I'm loving this drama! it manages to be soo funny while also inducing tear-fests!
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22 pastmidnite
July 12, 2017 at 6:34 AM
Oh yeay! My first 50-eps weekender and I can't believe I'm actually happy for it's extension! With engaging story and wonderful acting like FIS, 38 episodes flew by like a breeze and 12 more will go by like a blink of an eye it feels like its ending already. So I welcome another two episodes of Walnut & Sunbae, Intern & Actor Ahn and Al with open arms!
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23 Ohlalaland
July 12, 2017 at 7:16 AM
Only 2 episodes extension? I need more and don't want this show to end. The characters are so interesting that I don't mind having a part 2 (if that has ever happened in the weekend drama world). Still happy to have the Byun family and Ahn Joon Hee for an extra week.
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24 juti
July 12, 2017 at 7:21 AM
so happy right now haha this show is my rock too ^^
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25 inna
July 12, 2017 at 7:56 AM
I love this drama.. How Byun parent adore their children.. How they solved their family issue together... Morning breakfast is my favorite scenes, without Joong Hee and Hye-young the morning seems incomplete.
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26 coby
July 12, 2017 at 11:12 AM
yay! more time episodes for my marathon! I stopped at ep 32 and I want to marathon till the end.
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27 Adal
July 12, 2017 at 11:13 AM
Yahoo! What great news!! Me likey.
Usually I'm not enamored with extensions as they break up the flow of a drama, but it's hard to mess up a 50 episode family weekend drama. So it's a win! Lol.
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28 ys
July 12, 2017 at 12:02 PM
What episode is the screenshot from at the top of this post? I'm caught up through last weekend, but I don't remember this scene. Anyone know?
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Hanabi
July 12, 2017 at 12:41 PM
It is from ep 37.
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ys
July 12, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Really really? That means I'm not caught up? Woo hoo, it's like I gained some bonus episodes! Thanks!
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29 Hanabi
July 12, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Lee Joon is playing the hell out of his role. That scene with mother Byun from ep. 38 was one of the best performances in the whole drama.
The only thing I don't like is how much screentime the mother in law gets. She is seriously annoying and I always fast forward her scenes. I don't really care about her story.
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nellie
July 18, 2017 at 7:11 PM
I agree, Lee Joon's acting was on pointe in ep. 38. I found myself replaying that particular scene.
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irmar
July 23, 2017 at 12:28 PM
"on pointe"... Was that a pun based on the fact the Lee Joon studied ballet when he was younger?
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30 carpetfibers
July 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
This news makes me so happy. I typically wait until a show is over to start watching it, but Father is Strange drew me in immediately. That early scene involving the kids having to sit outside until they'd made up, with the flash back to when they were little, hooked me. The scene felt like a real memory, written into the script, and so much of the family's dynamics and love toward each other has carried that same sincerity.
I feel confident that all of the current angst is going to be resolved by the fact that this family and its many extensions, at their root, love each other dearly. You can't help but forgive those you love, after all.
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31 leah
July 12, 2017 at 7:16 PM
i love it..i love the mother of four..i love the way she handle the situation???frm.the philippines with l?
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32 Evelyn
July 15, 2017 at 11:19 AM
¡Estoy tan feliz??!.... realmente espero cada capítulo, amo este drama? y dos capítulos más ya son dos más...
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33 aRiAe
July 18, 2017 at 9:49 AM
I am so happy! I will take anything so long as I can still see the whole cast of this drama. Loving this drama more and more.
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34 Precious
July 19, 2017 at 8:57 AM
Love this drama so much. KBS keep the good work. it really helps family to relax watching this programme. Thanks we appreciate.
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35 Mei
July 31, 2017 at 2:13 PM
Do you have someone doing the recaps for this show?
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36 leedyah
September 7, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Hi, doesn't dramabeans have recaps for FiS? Have been trawling the site in search of said recaps but I haven't found any.
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37 Qingdao: likes scented candles
October 26, 2023 at 4:55 PM
An excellent family drama--even the Song-Song couple loved it when it was airing in 2017! It withstands the test of time with its heart-touching family drama, interesting characters & romance plots.
You know that feeling when a regular 16-episode drama ends and you want more or you keep re-watching stuff because you haven't found a replacement? Well, just watch this 52-episode drama --it is very WORTHWHILE. It is engaging, entertaining, warm & cozy, romantic and satisfying plus it is highly rated.
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