For Eagle Brothers
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For Eagle Brothers (Korean: 독수리 5형제를 부탁해!) is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Uhm Ji-won, Ahn Jae-wook, Choi Dae-chul, Kim Dong-wan, Yoon Park, and Lee Seok-gi[ko]. The series unfolds as the sister-in-law of the four brothers takes over the Eagle Brewery and becomes the family pillar after her husband's death. It aired on KBS2 from February 1, to August 3, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 (KST).
Synopsis
For Eagle Brothers follows Ma Kwang-sook, who takes care of her late husband's siblings and is ready to take a risk to take over the Eagle Brewery. She meets Han Dong-seok, the CEO of LX Hotel, whom she frequently crosses paths with, and they unexpectedly become business partners and end up developing a lovely romantic relationship.
Cast and characters
Main
- Uhm Ji-won as Ma Gwang-sook
- Ahn Jae-wook as Han Dong-seok
The chairman of LX Hotel.
- Choi Dae-chul as Oh Chun-soo
The second son of the Eagle Brewery.
- Kim Dong-wan as Oh Heung-soo
The third son of the Eagle Brewery.
- Yoon Park as Oh Beom-soo
The fourth son of the Eagle Brewery.
- Lee Seok-gi as Oh Kang-soo
The youngest son of the Eagle Brewery.
Supporting
- Lee Pil-mo as Oh Jang-soo
The eldest son of the Eagle Brewery.
- Park Joon-geum as Gong Joo-sil
Gwang-sook's mother.
- Kim Jun-bae as Ko Ja-dong
The manager of the Eagle Brewery Factory.
- Choi Byung-mo as Dokgo Tak
The founder of Silla Brewing.
- Bae Hae-sun as Jang Mi-ae
Tak's wife.
- Park Hyo-joo as Moon Mi-soon
The owner of a convenience store.
- Yoo In-young as Ji Gok-boon
The director of G-Hair, a leading K-beauty brand.
- Kim Seung-yoon as Han Bom
Dong-seok's daughter.
- Shin Seul-ki as Dokgo Se-ri
Tak's daughter.
- Yoon Jun-won as Han-gyeol
Dong-seok's son.
Production
The series is written by Goo Hyun-sook, directed by Choi Sang-yeol, and produced by DK E&M.
On May 30, 2025, the series was extended for 4 additional episodes.
On September 19, 2024, Yoon Park, who had been offered, has decided to appear. On October 11, Uhm Ji-won was reportedly positively considering. On October 25, Kim Dong-wan is reported to appear. On December 16, Uhm and Ahn Jae-wook were reportedly confirmed their casting. According to Xports News on the same day, Yoo In-young has been cast as the lead. The next day, Lee Pil-mo, Choi Dae-chul, Kim, Yoon, and Lee Seok-gi were revealed as the lineup of the five brothers. On the following day, Park Joon-geum, Kim Jun-bae, Choi Byung-mo, and Bae Hae-sun is reported to appear. On the day after, Park Hyo-joo, Yoo, Kim Seung-yoon, and Shin Seul-ki were reportedly confirmed to appear.
Viewership
| Episodes | Episode number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | ||
| 1–27 | 2.859 | 3.140 | 2.921 | 3.427 | 2.984 | 3.381 | 3.022 | 3.537 | 3.040 | 3.484 | 3.188 | 3.625 | 3.054 | 3.688 | 3.337 | 3.720 | 3.243 | 3.889 | 3.375 | 3.821 | 3.482 | 3.856 | 3.388 | 3.821 | 3.385 | 3.901 | 3.243 | |
| 28–54 | 3.150 | 3.245 | 3.627 | 3.376 | 3.555 | 3.721 | 3.704 | 3.441 | 3.928 | 3.507 | 3.920 | 3.250 | 4.011 | 3.639 | 3.667 | 3.446 | 3.779 | 3.271 | 3.848 | 3.552 | 3.960 | 3.642 | 3.664 | 3.430 | 3.700 | 3.362 | 3.866 |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | February 1, 2025 | 15.5% (1st) | 14.7% (1st) |
| 2 | February 2, 2025 | 16.8% (1st) | 15.9% (1st) |
| 3 | February 8, 2025 | 16.4% (1st) | 14.7% (1st) |
| 4 | February 9, 2025 | 18.8% (1st) | 17.7% (1st) |
| 5 | February 15, 2025 | 16.6% (1st) | 15.8% (1st) |
| 6 | February 16, 2025 | 18.5% (1st) | 17.3% (1st) |
| 7 | February 22, 2025 | 16.3% (1st) | 14.4% (1st) |
| 8 | February 23, 2025 | 19.3% (1st) | 18.0% (1st) |
| 9 | March 1, 2025 | 16.9% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) |
| 10 | March 2, 2025 | 19.2% (1st) | 17.2% (1st) |
| 11 | March 8, 2025 | 17.7% (1st) | 16.3% (1st) |
| 12 | March 9, 2025 | 19.6% (1st) | 18.1% (1st) |
| 13 | March 15, 2025 | 17.0% (1st) | 15.2% (1st) |
| 14 | March 16, 2025 | 20.0% (1st) | 18.4% (1st) |
| 15 | March 22, 2025 | 18.3% (1st) | 17.1% (1st) |
| 16 | March 23, 2025 | 20.7% (1st) | 19.1% (1st) |
| 17 | March 29, 2025 | 18.0% (1st) | 16.3% (1st) |
| 18 | March 30, 2025 | 21.2% (1st) | 19.4% (1st) |
| 19 | April 5, 2025 | 18.6% (1st) | 17.3% (1st) |
| 20 | April 6, 2025 | 20.9% (1st) | 19.0% (1st) |
| 21 | April 12, 2025 | 19.0% (1st) | 18.2% (1st) |
| 22 | April 13, 2025 | 20.6% (1st) | 19.5% (1st) |
| 23 | April 19, 2025 | 18.7% (1st) | 17.7% (1st) |
| 24 | April 20, 2025 | 20.7% (1st) | 19.2% (1st) |
| 25 | April 26, 2025 | 18.8% (1st) | 17.3% (1st) |
| 26 | April 27, 2025 | 20.8% (1st) | 19.6% (1st) |
| 27 | May 3, 2025 | 17.7% (1st) | 16.7% (1st) |
| 28 | May 4, 2025 | 17.6% (1st) | 16.7% (1st) |
| 29 | May 10, 2025 | 18.1% (1st) | 17.4% (1st) |
| 30 | May 11, 2025 | 19.5% (1st) | 18.2% (1st) |
| 31 | May 17, 2025 | 18.6% (1st) | 18.1% (1st) |
| 32 | May 18, 2025 | 19.3% (1st) | 18.0% (1st) |
| 33 | May 24, 2025 | 20.1% (1st) | 18.7% (1st) |
| 34 | May 25, 2025 | 20.4% (1st) | 19.4% (1st) |
| 35 | May 31, 2025 | 18.8% (1st) | 17.6% (1st) |
| 36 | June 1, 2025 | 21.2% (1st) | 19.7% (1st) |
| 37 | June 7, 2025 | 19.1% (1st) | 17.9% (1st) |
| 38 | June 8, 2025 | 20.9% (1st) | 19.5% (1st) |
| 39 | June 14, 2025 | 18.0% (1st) | 16.4% (1st) |
| 40 | June 15, 2025 | 21.9% (1st) | 20.3% (1st) |
| 41 | June 21, 2025 | 19.7% (1st) | 18.1% (1st) |
| 42 | June 22, 2025 | 19.7% (1st) | 18.4% (1st) |
| 43 | June 28, 2025 | 18.4% (1st) | 16.9% (1st) |
| 44 | June 29, 2025 | 20.5% (1st) | 18.6% (1st) |
| 45 | July 5, 2025 | 18.0% (1st) | 16.5% (1st) |
| 46 | July 6, 2025 | 20.5% (1st) | 18.5% (1st) |
| 47 | July 12, 2025 | 19.5% (1st) | 18.0% (1st) |
| 48 | July 13, 2025 | 21.1% (1st) | 19.4% (1st) |
| 49 | July 19, 2025 | 19.8% (1st) | 18.6% (1st) |
| 50 | July 20, 2025 | 20.5% (1st) | 18.5% (1st) |
| 51 | July 26, 2025 | 18.7% (1st) | 17.1% (1st) |
| 52 | July 27, 2025 | 20.3% (1st) | 18.8% (1st) |
| 53 | August 2, 2025 | 18.2% (1st) | 16.7% (1st) |
| 54 | August 3, 2025 | 20.4% (1st) | 18.5% (1st) |
| Average | — | — | |
| In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. |
Accolades
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Star Awards | 2025 | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Ahn Jae-wook | Won | |
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Kim Dong-wan | Nominated | |||
| Top Excellence Award ㅡ Actress in a Serial Drama | Uhm Ji-won | Won | |||
| KBS Drama Awards | 2025 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Ahn Jae-wook | Won | |
| Uhm Ji-won | |||||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Serial Drama | Yoo In-young | ||||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Serial Drama | Yoon Park | ||||
| Best Couple Award | Ahn Ji-wook | ||||
| Uhm Ji-won | |||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Park Joon-geum | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kim Dong-wan | ||||
| Scriptwriter Award | Goo Hyun-sook | ||||
| Best New Actress | Shin Seul-ki | ||||
| Best New Actor | Lee Seok-gi[ko] |