The fifth episode of 'Family Planning,' which is breaking the all-time box office record for Coupang Play series, has heightened viewer immersion with its story of the worst crisis faced by a family and the perfect acting of the cast. In particular, viewers have been pouring in praise for Bae Doona, and the desire for Season 2 is at an all-time high.
'Family Planning' (directed by Kim Gok and Kim Sun) tells the story of a mother with a special ability to edit memories at will, who joins forces with her family to bring hell to the villains.
In Episode 5, the family, whose identity has been exposed by 'Detective Kang' (Kim Jung-hyun), reveals their past actions while working together to capture the true culprit behind a series of murders. The shocking realization that 'Young-soo' (Bae Doona)'s brain hacking comes with pain leaves 'Ji-hoon' (Romon) in shock, while 'Ji-woo' (Lee Soo-hyun) learns that 'Young-soo's' overprotection was to prevent her from reliving her trauma, leading to a tearful confession that resonates deeply with viewers.
Meanwhile, 'Oh Gil-ja' (Kim Guk-hee) becomes a true villain, enraged by the brain hacking of her son 'Jo Gyu-tae' (Bae Jae-young), her husband 'Jang No-won' (Kwak Ja-hyung), and now 'Jo Hae-pal' (Yoo Seung-mok).
Determined to deal with 'Ji-woo' and 'Young-soo' in her own way, she sets a trap, showcasing an unprecedentedly malicious side that shocks viewers. In this process, 'Mi-ok' (Yoon Ga-i), who had not shown herself until now, makes her first appearance, using and luring 'Ji-woo,' which further incites viewer anger.
The highlight of Episode 5 was the confrontation scene between 'Young-soo' and 'Oh Gil-ja.' 'Young-soo,' struggling in extreme pain while being gagged and suspended in the air, and the merciless 'Oh Gil-ja,' who does not shy away from brutal torture, created a crazy character ensemble.
Bae Doona and Kim Guk-hee fully immersed themselves in the work, delivering a passionate performance that included physical combat, earning high praise from viewers, and reports say that the filming set was filled with enthusiastic applause for the two actors. Additionally, the intense action of 'Cheol-hee' (Ryu Seung-beom), who finally comes to rescue 'Young-soo,' adds to the cathartic satisfaction of seeing 'Oh Gil-ja' receive a brutal punishment.
