‘Prefabricated Family’ The world is pouring attention towards the three youths, the harmless child versions of Hwang In-yeop, Jung Chae-yeon, and Bae Hyun-seong.

In the new JTBC Wednesday drama ‘Prefabricated Family’ (written by Hong Si-young/directed by Kim Seung-ho), which premiered on the 9th (Wednesday), the performances of child actors Shin Seo-woo (young Kim San-ha), Oh Eun-seo (young Yoon Joo-won), and Choi Jae-yoon (young Kang Hae-joon), who played the pasts of the three youths, are bringing smiles to the faces of the viewers.

In the first and second episodes, the story of Kim San-ha (played by Hwang In-yeop), Yoon Joo-won (played by Jung Chae-yeon), and Kang Hae-joon (played by Bae Hyun-sung) who came together as a family due to their own circumstances was depicted, and their childhood appearances, which were heartwarming just to watch, drew a hot response.

In the behind-the-scenes videos of episodes 1 and 2 that were released, the child actors who gathered on set for filming caught everyone‘s attention. Not only Shin Seo-woo, Oh Eun-seo, and Choi Jae-yoon, but also many child actors who gathered to portray the popular ‘Widower’ scene appear and make us smile.

The atmosphere quickly becomes soft as soon as they appear, and the delicate directing of director Kim Seung-ho that matches their eye level and the kind yet affectionate appearances of the veteran actors who work with them create a harmonious atmosphere.

These children are showing high synchronization with Hwang In-yeop (as Kim San-ha), Jung Chae-yeon (as Yoon Joo-won), and Bae Hyun-sung (as Kang Hae-joon), who have all grown up and are playing high school students. Not only in the drama but also in real life, these three show outstanding teamwork, and Shin Seo-woo, Oh Eun-seo, and Choi Jae-yoon also boast great chemistry, increasing the immersion even more.

The energy of the child actors, who are cute and harmless but do their best in front of the camera better than anyone else, further multiplies the warm and cozy charm of ‘Prefabricated Family’, captivating viewers, making them even more excited for the story that will unfold in the future.

‘Prefabricated Family’ airs twice in a row every Wednesday at 8:50 PM. In Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Asia’s largest pan-regional OTT platform Viu, in Japan, OTT service U-Next, and in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania and India, global OTT Rakuten Viki will be available to global viewers as well.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com