What Happens to My Family? — Season 1
Fed up with his children's selfish behavior, a father sues them for all they've got — and makes them meet a list of his conditions to be a true family.
About this season
Fed up with his children's selfish behavior, a father sues them for all they've got — and makes them meet a list of his conditions to be a true family.
Episodes (53)
1. Episode 1
Aired 16 August 2014 • 65 min
On the morning of Cha Dal-bong's first day of work, he runs into an unexpected problem on the subway. The kids all forget Cha Sun-bong's birthday.
2. Episode 2
Aired 17 August 2014 • 65 min
Kang Seo-ul shows up at the Cha family's home declaring she's there to marry Dal-bong. Meanwhile, Dal-bong sets out to quit his scam of a job.
3. Episode 3
Aired 23 August 2014 • 65 min
Dal-bong begs the family to let Seo-ul stay with them. Moon Tae-ju is convinced Cha Gang-sim has ulterior motives toward his father.
4. Episode 4
Aired 24 August 2014 • 65 min
Moon Dae-o orders Tae-ju to apologize to Gang-sim and bring her back to the company. At a shopping mall, Seo-ul spots a familiar pickpocket.
5. Episode 5
Aired 30 August 2014 • 65 min
As Gang-sim starts working under Tae-ju, they engage in a battle of wills. Yoon Eun-ho realizes his connection to Seo-ul.
6. Episode 6
Aired 31 August 2014 • 65 min
Cha Gang-jae's girlfriend crosses a line with him. Dae-o asks Gang-sim to pull off an impossible task. Eun-ho takes Seo-ul to a baseball game.
7. Episode 7
Aired 6 September 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae hurts his father with harsh words. Gang-sim's decision to tail Tae-ju during lunch break one day ends in a public fiasco.
8. Episode 8
Aired 7 September 2014 • 65 min
The Cha family is showered with gifts from Kwon Hyo-jin's mother. Someone who's supposed to be overseas returns home with a whole lot of trouble in tow.
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 September 2014 • 65 min
A flat tire delays Gang-sim and Tae-ju's drive home from a work trip. No Yeong-seol finally shows her face to her husband and the rest of the family.
10. Episode 10
Aired 14 September 2014 • 65 min
Hyo-jin has an unfortunate first impression of Gang-jae's family. At work, Seo-ul discovers Eun-ho passed out inside his office.
11. Episode 11
Aired 20 September 2014 • 65 min
A mishap-filled meeting between Gang-jae and Hyo-jin's families throws their engagement in limbo. Gang-sim talks Tae-ju into righting his wrongs.
12. Episode 12
Aired 21 September 2014 • 65 min
When she's let go from her job, Gang-sim puts on a brave face. Just as Seo-ul bids farewell to the Cha family, a surprise visitor turns up.
13. Episode 13
Aired 28 September 2014 • 65 min
Gang-sim's in for a shock when she arrives at the apartment to meet her tenant. Gang-jae brings home a jaw-dropping wedding gift from his to-be in-laws.
14. Episode 14
Aired 4 October 2014 • 65 min
After the wedding gift causes a rift in the family, Sun-bong goes to Gang-jae's hospital to see Hyo-jin's father. Tae-ju burns a bridge at work.
15. Episode 15
Aired 5 October 2014 • 65 min
Eun-ho's drunken visits lead to a giant misunderstanding within the Cha family. Tae-ju stops Gang-sim from quitting the company.
16. Episode 16
Aired 11 October 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae would rather break the engagement than sign a prenup. Baek Seol-hui tasks Gang-sim with finding out about Tae-ju's love life.
17. Episode 17
Aired 12 October 2014 • 65 min
Seo-ul demands the truth from Eun-ho. Gang-sim explodes after she's accused of being in a romantic relationship with Tae-ju.
18. Episode 18
Aired 18 October 2014 • 65 min
The Cha family gets the shock of their lives when an unknown child shows up at their door. Gang-sim realizes she's been scammed.
19. Episode 19
Aired 19 October 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae's secret gets found out by Kwon Gi-chan, who orders him to clean up his mess. Tae-ju's helpful actions confuse Gang-sim.
20. Episode 20
Aired 25 October 2014 • 65 min
Confronted by Heo Yang-geum, Gang-jae lashes out. Tae-ju seeks Yeong-seol's advice. Dal-bong is visited by an unwelcome friend from the past.
21. Episode 21
Aired 26 October 2014 • 65 min
Sun-bong's back injury lands him in a hospital bed. Caught up in their own lives, not one of his children bothers to come by and check on him.
22. Episode 22
Aired 1 November 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae's suggestion to close down the tofu shop receives mixed reactions from the family. The children learn that Sun-bong's met a woman.
23. Episode 23
Aired 2 November 2014 • 65 min
After being seen with Ms. Ko, Sun-bong faces opposition from his children. Gang-jae proposes an action that creates a ruckus within the family.
24. Episode 24
Aired 8 November 2014 • 65 min
Selling their shares of the land would prove life-changing for Dal-bong and Gang-sim. Meanwhile, Sun-bong arrives at an extraordinary decision.
25. Episode 25
Aired 9 November 2014 • 65 min
Dal-bong, Gang-sim and Gang-jae rush over to see their father, but he's nowhere to be found. Eun-ho's expectations put Dal-bong in a bind.
26. Episode 26
Aired 15 November 2014 • 65 min
In court, the children try to argue that Sun-bong's lawsuit is ridiculous. Meanwhile, the future of Eun-ho's restaurant rests in Tae-ju's hands.
27. Episode 27
Aired 16 November 2014 • 65 min
After leaving home, Gang-sim and Dal-bong find themselves homeless. Realizing who Byun Woo-tak is, Sun-bong demands answers from him.
28. Episode 28
Aired 22 November 2014 • 65 min
Sun-bong reveals some of the conditions he wants each of his children to meet in order to reach a settlement in the lawsuit.
29. Episode 29
Aired 23 November 2014 • 65 min
Going rogue, Hyo-jin takes matters into her own hands. Gang-sim, Dal-bong and Hyo-jin agree to carry out Sun-bong's conditions for three months.
30. Episode 30
Aired 29 November 2014 • 65 min
A prickly encounter with Sun-bong hurts Tae-ju's feelings. Hyo-jin resists her parents' efforts to bring her back home.
31. Episode 31
Aired 30 November 2014 • 65 min
When she doesn't get her way with Dae-o, Seol-hui takes drastic action. Tae-ju begs Sun-bong to cancel Gang-sim's blind dates.
32. Episode 32
Aired 6 December 2014 • 65 min
Sun-bong's confrontation of Tae-ju in the company lobby creates a stir among all the employees. Eun-ho speaks to a reporter about Seo-ul.
33. Episode 33
Aired 7 December 2014 • 65 min
Yang-geum feels threatened by Ms. Ko. Seo Jung-baek has no idea how his wife could be pregnant. Tae-ju protects Gang-sim from rumors.
34. Episode 34
Aired 13 December 2014 • 65 min
When Dae-o makes Gang-sim take a week break from work, Sun-bong calls up Tae-ju. Gang-jae realizes something is off about his father.
35. Episode 35
Aired 14 December 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae is determined to get to the bottom of his father's actual condition. Gang-sim and Tae-ju begin dating in secret.
36. Episode 36
Aired 20 December 2014 • 65 min
When Gang-jae arrives home drunk with his ex-girlfriend, Hyo-jin leaves for her parents' house. Gang-sim and Tae-ju's relationship meets disapproval.
37. Episode 37
Aired 21 December 2014 • 65 min
Gang-jae's sudden change in behavior bewilders the family. Cha Sun-geum grows sad as she wonders whether she's lived a good life.
38. Episode 38
Aired 27 December 2014 • 65 min
Sun-bong takes the children by surprise when he reveals the latest condition they must follow in the agreement. Tae-ju is stood up.
39. Episode 39
Aired 28 December 2014 • 65 min
Gang-sim agrees to keep a huge secret from the rest of the family, and asks for Tae-ju's help in making Sun-bong's request a reality.
40. Episode 40
Aired 3 January 2015 • 65 min
Gang-sim makes a proposal to Tae-ju, but his response disappoints her. To make matters worse, their conversation is overheard by Hyo-jin.
41. Episode 41
Aired 4 January 2015 • 65 min
Sun-bong doesn't take kindly to Gang-sim and Tae-ju's engagement. Sun-bong's decision to give up the tofu shop upsets Dal-bong.
42. Episode 42
Aired 10 January 2015 • 65 min
Learning the truth about Sun-bong devastates Dal-bong. Tae-ju's attempt to give Gang-sim a proper marriage proposal goes awry.
43. Episode 43
Aired 11 January 2015 • 65 min
Sun-bong struggles to accept that Dal-bong wants to take over his tofu shop. Over drinks, Tae-ju and Sun-bong share a heartfelt conversation.
44. Episode 44
Aired 17 January 2015 • 65 min
Giving in to Dal-bong's wishes, Sun-bong agrees to give him time to prove he's capable of running the tofu shop. Tae-ju forgets something important.
45. Episode 45
Aired 18 January 2015 • 65 min
Tae-ju and Gang-sim set up a formal meeting for their fathers. Upon hearing Gang-sim wants to rush the ceremony, Sun-bong assumes the worst.
46. Episode 46
Aired 24 January 2015 • 65 min
Gang-sim lies to protect her father, but things soon spiral out of control. Sun-bong tells the family he's going on vacation.
47. Episode 47
Aired 25 January 2015 • 65 min
Gang-sim keeps up her charade. Suspecting the three siblings are up to something, Yeong-seol sets out to uncover what they're hiding.
48. Episode 48
Aired 31 January 2015 • 65 min
Tae-ju moves into the Cha residence for a week. Seo-ul's blog catches the attention of a radio DJ who wants to feature her writing.
49. Episode 49
Aired 1 February 2015 • 65 min
The children don't know what to make of Ms. Ko's intentions toward Sun-bong. Dal-bong learns a lesson in how to run a business.
50. Episode 50
Aired 7 February 2015 • 65 min
Sun-geum remains angry at Sun-bong. While Tae-ju tries to stop her from leaving, Seol-hui drops an unfortunate truth about Gang-sim on Dae-o.
51. Episode 51
Aired 8 February 2015 • 65 min
When Sun-bong returns home, Sun-geum suggests he get married. Before the wedding, Gang-sim suffers a tiring day out with Seol-hui.
52. Episode 52
Aired 14 February 2015 • 65 min
Following the wedding, Sun-geum finally learns the truth about her brother's situation. When she goes missing, everyone gathers to look for her.
53. Episode 53
Aired 15 February 2015 • 65 min
Sun-bong's final wish is unveiled. The entire family — and the childrens' in-laws — pull together to fulfill his request.