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Family by Choice

8.020241 seasonTV SeriesDramaFamily

A youth romance about two men and woman who aren't blood related but treated each other as family during their teens and how they meet again after 10 years.

DirectorKim Seung-ho
Writer홍시영

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ju-won, San-ha, and Hae-joon Meet
Oct 9, 2024
E2
One Family Name
Oct 9, 2024
E3
Two Fathers
Oct 16, 2024
E4
An Unwelcome Visitor
Oct 16, 2024
E5
Hae-joon’s Birthday
Oct 23, 2024
E6
Visit from Hae-joon’s Mom
Oct 23, 2024
E7
The Basketball Game
Oct 30, 2024
E8
Leaving the Countryside
Oct 30, 2024
E9
A Decade Later
Nov 6, 2024
E10
Awkward Reunion
Nov 6, 2024
E11
San-ha’s Confession
Nov 13, 2024
E12
A New Start
Nov 13, 2024
E13
San-ha Having Insomnia
Nov 20, 2024
E14
Unchosen, Unloved, Alone
Nov 20, 2024
E15
San-ha Getting Hurt
Nov 27, 2024
E16
Someone for Everyone
Nov 27, 2024

Cast · Directed by Kim Seung-ho

HIHwang In-youp
Hwang In-youp
Kim San-ha
JCJung Chae-yeon
Jung Chae-yeon
Yun Ju-won
BHBae Hyeon-seong
Bae Hyeon-seong
Kang Hae-joon
CWChoi Won-young
Choi Won-young
Yun Jeong-jae
CMChoi Mu-sung
Choi Mu-sung
Kim Dae-uk
SJSeo Ji-hye
Seo Ji-hye
Park Dal
KHKim Hye-eun
Kim Hye-eun
Kwon Jeong-hee
BEBaek Eun-hae
Baek Eun-hae
Kang Seo-hyun
MJMin Ji-a
Min Ji-a
Kang Yi-jyun
YSYoun Sang-hyun
Youn Sang-hyun
Lee Jun-ho
HSHa Seo-yoon
Ha Seo-yoon
Do Hui-ju
SBSeong Byeong-suk
Seong Byeong-suk
Yeo Sa-nim

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Family by Choice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Family by Choice?

Family by Choice is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Family by Choice on Netflix?

No, Family by Choice is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

Is Family by Choice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Family by Choice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

Where can I watch Family by Choice for free?

Family by Choice is available on Rakuten Viki in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Family by Choice?

Family by Choice has 1 season in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of Family by Choice out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 1 season of Family by Choice are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Family by Choice?

No — Family by Choice ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.