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Yeah, That’s How It Is (2016) K-Drama posterYT

South Korea · Drama · 2016

Yeah, That’s How It Is

그래, 그런거야 Also known as Geurae, Geureongeoya, Yeah, It's Like That

SBS · 54 episodes · 65 min · Saturday, Sunday · 15+ - Teens 15 or older Completed

Drama Family Romance
13 Feb 2016
Premiere
21 Aug 2016
Finale
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Synopsis

Yeah, That's How It Is centers on a three-generation household headed by grandfather Yoo Jong-chul and grandmother Kim Sook-ja, whose grown children and their own families all orbit the same home. Rather than following one central couple, the series spreads its attention across the extended family, tracking how each relationship inside it holds up under the pressure of everyday disagreements.

Much of that pressure comes from the youngest generation pushing back against what their parents expect of them. One grandson upends his family by turning down a stable career path to work as a travel guide instead, a decision that unsettles his mother and ripples out to the rest of the household. Elsewhere, a dispute between two sisters-in-law over who should look after the aging grandparents grows into open conflict between their husbands, the two brothers at the center of the family.

Marriage brings its own friction into the house as well, as the in-laws on either side of a newer match struggle to warm to each other well after the wedding itself. Kim Hae-sook plays Han Hye-kyung, one of the family's daughters-in-law, caught in the middle of several of these disputes as the drama works through them one at a time rather than building toward a single resolution.

Yeah, That's How It Is aired on SBS from February 13 to August 21, 2016, running 54 episodes on a Saturday and Sunday schedule. It was written by Kim Soo-hyun, one of Korean television's best-known writers of long-running family dramas, and directed by Son Jung-hyun.

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Yeah, That’s How It Is cast

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Best scenes

  • The heartwarming scene where Yoo Jong Chul gathers the entire family to reinforce the importance of unity.

  • Yoo Se Hee and Na Hyun Woo’s emotional confrontation about balancing love and career ambitions.

  • The intense family dinner arguments where generations clash over traditions and modern values.

  • Lee Se Jin’s courageous stand against societal expectations to follow her dreams.

  • Yoo Se Joon’s heartfelt conversation with his grandfather, bridging the generational gap beautifully.

Filming locations

  • Most indoor scenes, including family gatherings, were filmed on detailed set designs that recreated a traditional Korean home.

  • Outdoor scenes showcasing daily life were shot around residential neighborhoods in Seoul to create an authentic urban atmosphere.

  • Park stroll scenes and casual family outings were filmed at Seoul Forest and Hangang Park.

  • Various realistic office and workplace scenes were shot in Gangnam’s business districts.

  • Café scenes between younger characters were filmed in cozy, real cafés around Hongdae, adding a warm, everyday touch.

Visual design and costumes

  • Characters’ costumes reflected their personalities: conservative, modern, youthful, or traditional, depending on generation and role.

  • Warm lighting and earth-toned color palettes were used to create a sense of home, comfort, and emotional realism.

  • Family living spaces were decorated with modest, relatable Korean-style interiors rather than extravagant sets.

  • Differences between older and younger characters were subtly highlighted through color choices and costume styles.

  • Visual storytelling emphasized everyday life through simple settings like dining tables, living rooms, and parks.

Themes and messages

  • Family bonds endure despite conflicts, misunderstandings, and generational differences.

  • Balancing personal happiness and family expectations is a central emotional struggle for many characters.

  • The drama portrays the complexity of relationships between parents, children, siblings, and spouses realistically.

  • Dreams, failures, and small victories in ordinary life are celebrated with emotional honesty.

  • Love, patience, and forgiveness are shown as essential elements in building lasting family relationships.

Interesting facts

  • Yeah, That’s How It Is was written by legendary Korean screenwriter Kim Soo Hyun, known for her family-centered dramas.

  • The drama spans 54 episodes, allowing deep development of each family member’s story.

  • Jung Hae In’s role as Yoo Se Joon helped raise his recognition among Korean drama fans before his breakout roles.

  • The drama was praised for realistically portraying everyday Korean family life without exaggerated melodrama.

  • Veteran actors like Lee Soon Jae and Kim Hae Sook brought emotional depth and credibility to the multigenerational story.

Real-life loves on set

There were no real-life romantic relationships reported between the main cast members of Yeah, That’s How It Is. Although the drama featured many realistic and touching portrayals of love and family dynamics, the strong chemistry between actors like Yoon So Yi, Wang Ji Hye, and Jung Hae In remained purely professional. No dating rumors or confirmed off-screen romances emerged during or after the filming of the series, as the cast maintained a strictly professional and respectful working relationship.

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