The Atypical Family brings a unique fantasy story about the Bok family, who possess various superpowers. Some family members can fly, see the future, revisit beautiful moments in the past, and read minds. However, these abilities do not always make their lives easier.
In fact, the Bok family members often suffer because of their powers. Some consider their abilities a curse, while others are driven to harmful actions. Here are four negative impacts of the Bok family’s superpowers in The Atypical Family.
Attention: This article contains spoilers.
1. Bok Gwi Ju’s Frustration with His Power
footage of Jang Ki Yong in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Bok Gwi Ju, played by Jang Ki Yong, has the ability to return to beautiful moments in his past. However, every time he revisits these moments, disasters strike the people around him. This causes Gwi Ju to feel guilty, turning what should be happy memories into sources of pain.
Moreover, Gwi Ju cannot change any events in the past, no matter how much he wishes to help those affected by disasters. This inability to alter past events leads to deep frustration, especially when he cannot change the fate of his co-worker who died on the day his daughter, Bok I Na (Park So Yi), was born.
2. Bok Man Heum’s Guilt Over Seeing the Future
footage of Ko Du Shim in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Bok Gwi Ju’s mother, Bok Man Heum, played by Ko Du Shim, can see the future through her dreams. She uses her power to predict lottery numbers and stock prices to become wealthy. However, this habit masks a deeper sorrow.
Bok Man Heum once dreamt of her father’s death but was unable to prevent it despite receiving the warning. This failure haunts her, filling her with guilt. To cope, she tries to shift her perspective on her superpowers, attempting to find a more positive outlook.
3. Bok I Na’s Social Isolation
footage of Park So Yi in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Bok I Na, who can read people’s thoughts through her eyes, faces significant challenges in socializing. She often isolates herself, focusing more on her phone than interacting with classmates. This self-imposed isolation stems from her fear of hearing others’ thoughts about her, which often hurts her feelings. As a result, I Na prefers solitude over the risk of emotional pain from social interactions.
4. Bok Dong Hee’s Temptation to Steal
footage of Claudia Kim in the drama The Atypical Family (instagram.com/jtbcdrama)Bok Dong Hee, portrayed by Claudia Kim, has the power to fly. However, her current overweight condition prevents her from using this ability fully. Despite this, there is an instance where Dong Hee uses her power to commit theft. Pressured by her family’s poor financial situation, she steals luxury items from her parents’ room, showcasing how her superpower can lead to negative actions.
These negative impacts of the Bok family’s superpowers highlight the importance of their mindset. With a positive outlook, their abilities could potentially be used for good. It will be interesting to see how the Bok family continues to develop and utilize their superpowers in future episodes of The Atypical Family.