Bok Gwi Joo and his family were born with different supernatural powers. Bok Gwi Joo can travel back in time, but only to happy moments in his life. He can’t change the past, just relive those joyful times. This ability, however, makes him feel depressed, and eventually, he loses his power.
His family’s powers also fade because of modern problems. They deal with issues like insomnia, bulimia, and smartphone addiction, which cause them to lose their unique abilities. Their once extraordinary lives are now full of ordinary struggles, making it hard for them to manage.
One day, a woman named Do Da He becomes involved with Bok Gwi Joo and his family. She moves in with them, and things start to change. Her presence brings a fresh perspective, helping the family face their problems and find the happiness they had lost.
The Atypical Family Episode 8 Recap
Man-heum dreams about Da-hae and the Bok family ring. At the sauna, Gwi-ju makes a deal with Il-hong to trade Da-hae’s time for information about the week’s lottery numbers.
When Da-hae confronts Gwi-ju about this, he claims he needs to undo the past and travel back in time. After he leaves, Il-hong questions Da-hae’s intentions. Da-hae admits she likes Gwi-ju and asks Il-hong to help her move on, saying it’s dangerous to mix business with pleasure.
The next day, Gwi-ju goes to the sauna, annoying Da-hae, who is trying to keep her distance. During lunch with the family, Grace asks Gwi-ju for stock tips. Gwi-ju hints that he needs Il-hong and the others to help him get closer to Da-hae.
Later, Da-hae looks for a new target, and Gwi-ju follows her. Despite the meeting’s failure, Da-hae uses the same techniques she once used on Gwi-ju. Eventually, Da-hae agreed to spend time with Gwiju for ten million won per hour. They end up at a restaurant, where they share small moments of happiness. Gwi-ju reveals he once served as a firefighter.
This memory transports Gwi-ju to the past when he saved a girl’s cat but fell from a tree, leading his firefighter friend to scold him. In this memory, he sees Il-hong and Hyung-tae at Da-hae’s father’s funeral. Gwi-ju learns that Il-hong made the young Da-hae sign a contract transferring her father’s debt to herself. After the loan sharks leave, Gwi-ju comforts Da-hae. Gwi-ju returns home, and I-na realizes he has been with Da-hae all day, smiling to herself.
At the gym, Dong-hee finds out Grace pushed her by checking the CCTV footage. Grace agrees to do anything to apologize. She helps Dong-hee meet her former fiancé, but he only cares about her building, leaving Dong-hee disappointed. This makes her more determined to get slimmer, working until she is exhausted. Grace takes Dong-hee to the sauna.
There, Da-hae is on her way to meet her new “husband” when Il-hong orders Hyung-tae to help Da-hae and Gwi-ju spend time together, much to Da-hae’s dismay. Gwi-ju decides to bring Da-hae, her favorite Patbingsu, from another city. They reminisce about their past, and Gwi-ju gives her the winning lottery numbers to pay off her debt to Il-hong. Da-hae is shocked to win 2.3 billion won.
The Atypical Family Episode 8 Review
This episode of The Atypical Family brings a mix of heartfelt moments and intriguing plot twists. Man-heum’s recurring dreams about Da-hae and the Bok family ring set a mysterious tone. Gwi-ju’s deal with Il-hong to trade Da-hae’s time for lottery numbers adds tension, especially when Da-hae confronts him about it. Gwi-ju’s claim that he needs to undo the past leads to a time-travel journey, while Da-hae reveals her feelings for him to Il-hong, creating a complicated emotional dynamic.
The next day, Gwi-ju’s presence at the sauna irritates Da-hae, who tries to distance herself. Their lunch with the family adds more chaos, especially when Grace asks Gwi-ju for stock tips. Gwi-ju’s past as a firefighter comes to light, adding depth to his character.
Meanwhile, Da-hae’s interactions with Gwi-ju, including her reluctant agreement to spend time with him for ten million won per hour, highlight their growing connection. Gwi-ju’s comforting of a young Da-hae after her father’s funeral and his revelation about the lottery numbers show his genuine care, culminating in Da-hae’s shock at winning 2.3 billion won.
