I'm planning on trying this one. I haven't seen the original, so I'll be (*hopefully*) enjoying this on its own merits. I know it will probably become more of a melodrama as it goes, but gosh the trailer looks sweet! It's giving me Twinkling Watermelon vibes. And it's on Viki's coming soon list in the US!

This looks fun and heartwarming.

So, how likely is it that this is going to be ruined by a love triangle?

I will start this because of the two dads. 😍

This could've been a good story for a weekender. Its reminding me of a couple of oldies but goodies. I'll for sure give this a try.

US availability: Pleased to report JTBC’s FAMILY BY CHOICE is on Viki US’s “Coming Soon” list.
For once no availability angst.

I will be here for Choi Moo-sung who was recently so good as dad in ENA’s LIKE FLOWERS IN SAND (Netflix).

I have yet to finish Go Ahead because Song Wei Long is sooo bland. And the otp romance sometimes feels like grooming, though it is not because their age are not that different (2 years apart?). Or it is not feel natural since older bro seems to force his feeling toward little sis? I don't know something isn't right lol

Loved the OG CDrama. the warmth, the love it exudes was just on the right note. it also made me cry a number of times. i was hooked on the family drama more than the love triangle, or whatever anybody would call it.

i hope family of choice can be at par [would love it if they surpass] the OG drama.

when i say surpass, its just that at times, a second look at the drama can give it a better twist or the storyline can be readjusted for a seamless and effortless delivery.

take the more substantial character development of Kdrama 18 Again vs the OG film 17 again.

Though both Chineses BL dramas Addicted (2016) and Stay with Me (2023) are grounded and well made, they adjusted the script to make the latter more grounded and updated.

The cast are all perfect for their roles so I hope that and the interesting story in a more condensed version will make this a very good standalone drama.

Choi Won-young and Choi Moo Sung as the dads has got me excited! Go Ahead has been on my list forever, so I'm going to have to move it up the list.

I have cautious hopes for this one. While the original certainly had its’ problems, it also did a fantastic job pulling me in emotionally, portraying the found family relationships and even the girls friendship when they become adults. I wouldn’t mind seeing the evil mom role toned down a bit.

I would've preferred Choi Moo sung and Choi Won young's toles to be switched. The former is a versatile actor and the Chinese counterpart Tu Song Yan is a chameleon. CWY imo is a limited actor, he has too big shoes to fill. Nonetheless, if the show is able to replicate the wonderful intro episodes of Go Ahead, it may already become a favorite.

I watched the C-drama! I can't believe it because I so rarely watch Chinese TV. It was great. (Yes of course there was a love triangle, what do you think, come on. 😔) Sometimes Korean takes on other source material are amazing and sometimes they get incredibly crazy and overblown. (Ah, Today's Webtoon, you flew too near the sun.) I hope this will be one of the ones that warms your heart EVEN MORE than the original. And does justice to Hwang In-yub!

Good choice
- of story
- of cast
- of title

All in all seems like a winner!!

So, this is going to be 16 episodes? I am worried it will focus too much on romance and drop a lot of the family theme that made the original special.
Also for people who have seen the Chinese drama and who are from China, can you explain the romance part to me? I understand it a little, but not really.