Loved “My Father Is Strange”? 5 Funny Family K-Dramas You’ll Want to Binge Next
Some K-dramas are easy to watch one episode at a time. Others make you feel like you have become part of the family, and you simply cannot stop watching until everyone gets their happy ending. My Father Is Strange is a perfect example, with its four siblings, complicated relationships, and comedy mixed with emotional family moments.
If you are searching for another classic K-drama with the same addictive feeling, these five shows deserve a place on your watchlist. Get ready for plenty of laughter, romance, family drama, and characters you will miss when the story ends!
1. Once Again (2020)
Aired: March 28 to September 13, 2020
No. of Episodes: 100
Cast: Chun Ho-jin, Cha Hwa-yeon, Lee Min-jung, Lee Sang-yeob, Oh Yoon-ah, Lee Cho-hee
Streaming Platform: Netflix
If you loved the complicated sibling relationships in My Father Is Strange, Once Again is an excellent next watch. The story follows the Song family, whose four adult children are all dealing with relationship problems, career struggles, and personal disappointments. Their father, Song Young-dal (Cheon Ho-jin), and mother, Jang Ok-boon (Cha Hwa-yeon), often find themselves caught in the middle of their children's troubles.
The fun begins when the siblings' personal lives start affecting the entire household. From unexpected divorces and second chances at love to arguments that quickly turn into family chaos, there is always something happening. Lee Min-jung and Lee Sang-yeob also bring an enjoyable romantic storyline that adds another layer to the drama.
Like My Father Is Strange, this series balances everyday comedy with emotional moments that make you care about every member of the family. With its long episode count and multiple storylines, it is perfect when you want a drama to stay with you for weeks.
2. Five Enough (2016)
Aired: February 20 to August 21, 2016
No. of Episodes: 54
Cast: Ahn Jae-wook, So Yoo-jin, Shim Hyung-tak, Shim Yi-young, Sung Hoon, Shin Hye-sun
Streaming Platform: Viki and Prime Video via KOCOWA in supported regions.
What happens when two single parents fall in love and must bring their children together as one family? Five Enough turns that question into a funny and heartwarming weekend drama. Lee Sang-tae (Ahn Jae-wook) is a widowed father raising two children, while Ahn Mi-jung (So Yoo-jin) is a divorced mother raising three children after a painful betrayal.
Their relationship begins at work, but building a new life together is far more complicated than falling in love. The children have their own feelings, the adults have to deal with their pasts, and the entire family must adjust to the idea of becoming one household.
The drama is especially enjoyable because it gives its characters room to make mistakes, argue, reconcile, and grow. There are plenty of romantic complications and funny family situations, but the emotional heart of the story is the way these people gradually learn to accept one another.
If you enjoy family dramas where several relationships develop at the same time, Five Enough is a strong choice.
3. What Happens to My Family? (2014)
Aired: August 16, 2014, to February 15, 2015
No. of Episodes: 53
Cast: Yoo Dong-geun, Kim Hyun-joo, Kim Sang-kyung, Yoon Park, Park Hyung-sik, Nam Ji-hyun
Streaming Platform: Viki and Prime Video
Imagine raising three adult children only to realize that they have become so caught up in their own lives that they have forgotten to appreciate their father. That is the situation Cha Soon-bong (Yoo Dong-geun) faces in What Happens to My Family?, a family comedy that mixes laughter with a serious lesson about respect.
His children have very different personalities and problems. Cha Kang-shim (Kim Hyun-joo) is a career-focused secretary, Cha Kang-jae (Yoon Park) is a doctor, and Cha Dal-bong (Park Hyung-sik) struggles to find his direction in life. Frustrated by how they treat him, their father decides to take action that changes the entire family's routine.
The result is a mixture of hilarious arguments, romantic developments, and emotional confrontations. The siblings' behaviour can be frustrating at times, but watching their relationships evolve is part of the appeal. It is the kind of drama that makes you laugh at a family argument one moment and feel emotional about a parent's sacrifices the next.
4. The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop (2016)
Aired: August 27, 2016, to February 26, 2017
No. of Episodes: 54
Cast: Lee Dong-gun, Jo Yoon-hee, Cha In-pyo, Ra Mi-ran, Choi Won-young, Hyun Woo, Shin Goo
Streaming Platform: KBS World
For a drama that combines family life, workplace comedy, and several romantic storylines, try The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop. The story revolves around a traditional tailor shop and the people whose lives become connected to it. When the shop's future becomes uncertain, several men find themselves facing new beginnings, unexpected friendships, and complicated relationships.
Lee Dong-jin (Lee Dong-gun), a former company executive, becomes involved with the family-run business, where he crosses paths with Na Yeon-sil (Jo Yoon-hee). Meanwhile, other characters bring their own dreams, marital problems, and romantic troubles into the mix.
One of the drama's biggest attractions is its ensemble cast. The characters have very different personalities, which creates plenty of room for funny exchanges and domestic disagreements. Ra Mi-ran and Cha In-pyo are particularly entertaining as a married couple whose arguments and affection make their relationship memorable.
If you enjoy seeing several storylines come together in one familiar setting, this classic offers a satisfying combination of comedy, romance, friendship, and family warmth.
5. Welcome to Waikiki (2018)
Aired: February 5 to April 17, 2018
No. of Episodes: 20 in Season 1
Cast: Kim Jung-hyun, Lee Yi-kyung, Son Seung-won, Jung In-sun, Go Won-hee, Lee Joo-woo
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Want something even more chaotic? Welcome to Waikiki trades the traditional big-family setting for a struggling guesthouse run by three friends. However, it still delivers that addictive feeling of watching a group of people stumble through everyday life together.
Kang Dong-goo (Kim Jung-hyun) dreams of becoming a film director, while his friends Lee Joon-ki (Lee Yi-kyung) and Bong Doo-sik (Son Seung-won) have their own ambitions and financial problems. Their guesthouse becomes even more unpredictable when a single mother and her baby enter their lives, turning an already messy situation into a comedy of errors.
Unlike the longer weekend family dramas on this list, Welcome to Waikiki moves quickly and builds its humour around ridiculous accidents, terrible decisions, awkward romances, and the friends' attempts to survive their circumstances. Lee Yi-kyung's exaggerated comic performance is a major highlight.
If you want something that makes you laugh out loud rather than simply smile at family interactions, start here. Just be prepared: the characters' terrible luck can make even the simplest task turn into a complete disaster.
Final Thoughts
From the sibling chaos of Once Again to the outrageous comedy of Welcome to Waikiki, these classic K-dramas offer different reasons to keep pressing “next episode.”
If you want a long, emotional family story, start with Five Enough or What Happens to My Family? But if you want nonstop ridiculous situations, Welcome to Waikiki is an excellent choice.
Which classic funny K-drama would you recommend to someone who loved My Father Is Strange? Tell us your favorite in the comments!
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