The Hilarious Struggles of a Family's Sobriety Journey in '금주를 부탁해'
In the latest episode of tvN's drama '금주를 부탁해' (Please Stop Drinking), the comedic yet heartfelt journey of a family grappling with their love for alcohol unfolds. The story centers around 한금주 (Choi Soo-young), who, after calling off her wedding with the words "I prefer alcohol to you," returns to her hometown of 보천 (Bocheon) only to find her father 한정수 (Kim Sang-ho) and sister 한현주 (Jo Yoon-hee) in the midst of a drinking party. This prompts their mother, 김광옥 (Kim Sung-ryung), to declare a strict ban on alcohol in their household, believing that her daughters' drinking habits stem from their early exposure to alcohol by their father and sister.
As the family's attempts to enforce sobriety begin, 한금주 finds herself in a precarious situation, leading to a car accident that injures 서의준 (Gong Myung), the local health center director. This incident escalates tensions, prompting 김광옥 to extend the alcohol ban to the entire village.
Despite the restrictions, the family's craving for alcohol drives them to embark on a drinking expedition outside the village, where they resort to pretending to be sober. However, their plans unravel when 김광옥 discovers a hefty receipt, leading her to feel betrayed and consider severing ties with her daughters.
Cornered, the trio is forced to attend a sobriety camp at a temple, where they initially claim they enjoy drinking rather than being dependent on it. Yet, 한금주 quickly succumbs to temptation, leading to a swift escape with her father and sister. When 김광옥 learns of their escape, she hilariously chases them down, culminating in a comedic showdown at a local 막걸리 (makgeolli) bar.
After the failed camp, 김광옥 adopts a gentler approach, hoping to connect with her family through love rather than strict rules. However, the three women boldly declare their lack of intention to quit drinking, prompting 김광옥 to revert to her firm stance.
A turning point is on the horizon as the family prepares for alcohol addiction screenings and health check-ups at the health center where 서의준 works. This new development introduces a realistic element to their sobriety challenge, raising hopes for a change in their attitudes.
The fifth episode of '금주를 부탁해' airs on May 26 at 8:50 PM, promising more laughter and relatable moments as the family navigates their sobriety journey.
