Mother (Korean Drama)

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Drama: Mother
Revised romanization: Madeo
Hangul: 마더
Director: Kim Cheol-Kyu
Writer: Jung Seo-Kyoung
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: January 24 - March 15, 2018
Runtime: Wed. & Thur. 21:30
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A young girl named Hye-Na (Heo Yool) is abused by her mother Ja-Young (Ko Sung-Hee). Although she is not okay, she tells other people she is alright. Soo-Jin (Lee Bo-Young) is a temporary teacher at the elementary school where Hye-Na attends. Soo-Jin is aware of her situation and decides to become her mother.

Notes

Remake of 2010 NTV drama series "Mother."
"Mother" takes over tvN's Wed. & Thur. 21:30 time slot previously occupied by "Prison Playbook" and followed by "My Mister" on March 21, 2018.
Heo Yool was selected to play Hye-Na after taking part in auditions involving about 400 other participants.
First script reading took place November 1, 2017 at CJ E&M Center in Sangamdong, Seoul, South Korea.
Two teaser posters for tvN drama series “Mother.”

Cast



Lee Bo-Young	Heo Yool	Lee Hye-Young
Soo-Jin	Hye-Na	Young-Sin



Nam Gi-Ae	Lee Jae-Yoon	Kim Young-Jae	Ko Sung-Hee	Son Suk-Ku
Nam Hong-Hee	Jin-Hong	Eun-Cheol	Ja-Young	Seol-Ak



Jo Han-Chul	Jeon Hye-Jin	Go Bo-Gyeol	Lee Jung-Yeol	Ha Kyung
Chang-Geun	Kang Yi-Jin	Hyun-Jin	Jae-Beom	Park Kyung-Seok



Song Yoo-Hyun	Seo Yi-Sook	Ye Soo-Jung	Jung Min-Sung	Jung Ae-Youn
Ye-Eun	Madame Ra	Sister Clara	Soo-Jin's lawyer	Ja-Young's lawyer



Lim Se-Joo	Ahn Ji-Hyeon
Nam Hong-Hee (young)	So-Jung

Additional Cast Members:

Lee Kyu-Bok - Kang Yi-Jin's husband
Choi Yoo-Ri - Tae-Mi
Jung Ji-Hoon - Woo-Gyoon
Lee Joo-Won - Yi-Jin's son
Park Su-Yeon - Seol-Ak's mother
Jeon Mi-Do - Ra-Ra
Ha-Min - judge
Yoon Bok-Sung - police chief
Lim Han-Bin - boy with mother at train station
Choi Seo-Yeon - Min-Sun (social worker)
Won Tae-San - Haeng-Ja
Ahn So-Ye - orphanage kid
Choi Yoon-So - Young-Sin (young)
Kim Tae-Yul - Seol-Ak (young)
Bong Eun-Sun - Sister Clara (young adult)
No Yi-Han - Hye-Na's classmate (ep.1)
Son Young-Soon
Chun Min-Hee
Baek Seung-Chul
Jun Jung-Kwan
Park Hyun-Jung
Lee Kyung-Hoon
Kim Gun-Woo
Yoo Dam-Yeon
Park Sung-Joon
Maeng Bong-Hak
Jo Kyung-Sook
Jung Jong-Yul
Shin Seung-Yong
Nam Ye-An
Baek Kang

Trailers

Awards

2018 (54th) BaekSang Arts Awards - May 3, 2018
- "Best Drama"
- "Best New Actress" (Heo Yool)

Comments

Tinu Apr 24 2023 5:39 pm I cried and Cried…….Found my Second Best Drama After Reply 1988….Kudos to the Writers and the Actors,Y’all did Something Great.

anzal Apr 17 2022 2:57 pm hearttouching mother daughter story.....love thus drama

Loco Nov 09 2021 9:29 am I can’t express how much I Love this drama. This is a masterpiece that everyone should see it at least once. This is a one of a few Kdrama that has an infinite replayability. The acting are superb. Lee Boyoung drove me crazy! What an amazing actress! The kid actor who played Yoon Bok, she’s incredible despite her age. Not to mention, Son Suk-Ku is a perfect villain. I love him from Designated Survivor. He really suits a bad guy character! All the actors nailed it perfectly. Their performances are brilliant. // I also really love the background music, it’s so tense and beautiful.

!!!SPOILER!!!

My most favourite scene is definitely in ep 2 when Soojin decided to risk everything to save Yoon Bok and leaves for good. They both walks downhill while holds each others hand and leaves the town in a snowy day. The scene, background music and cinematography are perfect! It so iconic<3

aeshin Oct 29 2021 5:34 am I wish I saw this sooner. What a beautiful drama, tear-jerker at its finest! Lee Boyoung always delivers perfection!<3

luna Sep 06 2021 2:03 pm I cried and I cried...then I cried so more. Amazing stuff. Even if the plot is losing some steam here and there, the emotional core that this show offers, and the truth about motherhood is cathartic.

Truly, one of the best kdramas I've ever seen. All three leading ladies: Lee Bo-Young, Heo Yool & Lee Hye-Young were simply out of this world.

hera Sep 03 2021 5:26 am My Dear

Never will I let even the storm Stir up the sleeping you Come the lighting strikes, Even scorpions and snake Never will I back away

Sleep tight, my dear Dream only the sweetest of dreams The moment you open your eyes Nothing will be the same again

Once there will be a moment When you won’t know which way to go The road of truth will Be blinded from your eyes For you to take the thorny ones

Even then, live, my dear It’s fine to be wounded As long as you have faith You won’t ever get hurt

The fear can’t I imagine The fact that I won’t always be by your side Until then, you won’t forget, I hope Of the times I embraced your tiny figure

Rest assured, my dear Dream only the sweetest of dreams The moment you open your eyes Nothing will be the same again

De Jul 08 2021 11:10 pm found this drama after hearing the song sung by Seungkwan of Seventeen.. and i regret it that i just watched it now, the drama is really excellent ?

naz Jun 16 2021 10:59 pm A drama that reminded me to count my blessings.

Lorella Masseria May 28 2021 2:27 am This is a masterpiece series! Absolutely perfect: in every way!

Surbhi vyas May 13 2021 11:14 am I can watch this drama 1000 times (˵ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°˵) This is the best kdrama I've ever seen （┬┬＿┬┬）

Gina Jan 28 2021 11:59 pm Started of great but then it went pear shaped. I reckon they should have left it at 8 episodes or something cause the more it went on the more fantastical and implausible it got. Also everyone seems to be missing quite a substantial amount of brain cells, SMH.

Alex Jan 05 2021 7:20 am Great drama, greater acting. Most I’ve cried while watching a show, seriously is great and worth a watch.

Kimchi Nov 26 2020 4:17 am I just watched this drama and I can say both Kang Soojin and Hyena does soooo good as a mom & daughter. Lee Boyoung's acting was so real, esp when she separate with hyena I can't help but cried so hard. I love how they all solve the problem between a child and the mother. I agree with Ms. Cha when she said that a mother will become a real mother when she is ready to sacrifice anything for her child. Kinda sad how Seol Ak become a bad person bcs of his childhood, but it will become a circle that will continue to happen if they not cut the circle

Glad that soojin cut that circle for hyena and i also glad that her biological mom leave her on orphanage. It is all evidence that not everyone able to be a mother. One of the hole in this drama is why yijin and hyunjin doesn't know they are not Ms. Cha biological child when Ms. Cha doesn't have a husband at that time? She is also an actress how does the public not aware how she have 2 other child beside soojin without a husband? Or I missed something?

Hi love Jun 25 2020 10:51 am This drama really have a great story line and became the best drama I ever watched. No wonder why this won a baeksang. This is the kind of drama I don't wanna watch because it's sad and will depressing me after this end, but i learned so much thing in it. Really recommend to watch!?

Cherry Blossom Jun 23 2020 7:46 am It really is a beautifully made drama. I love how the storyline, acting, background music, monologues, to cinematography harmonize and created this masterpiece. Some people may find it too slow, but the slowness gives time for me to look for the details and value of this drama.

Dafuqboom Jun 10 2020 7:48 pm So I finished it once again. The last minutes I just didnt want to release it. It just got in my soul completely. Watching second time and cried even more than first. What a stunning drama it is. The director, writer, actors. Just big thanks to everyone! Definitely tops Japanese version (it was still very good tho). Despite all the sadness in drama, it gives you so much hope and love that none drama ever gave, because this one is very realistic. Couldn't help myself choking from crying so much through various episodes, especially on last few ones. Showing the biggest respect to all the cast. Thank you so much for this! Love you all)

Dafuqboom Jun 10 2020 8:53 am Its one of a few dramas that you dont want to end. You become so connected to characters that you just don't want to take it, runaway and never release it. Like a mom to little helpless child. One of the strongest, most complex, captivating, intense, sad, atmospheric, depressive yet full of love dramas out there. Actors are stunning and superb. Characters are strong, amazing and realistic. Soundtrack is beyond words. This is example of art in its finest.

Alexey May 24 2020 10:31 pm Decided to listen to soundtrack, and shed a glass of tears. I dont remember a more powerful drama, even though I watched Goblin and CLOY, which both are very powerful. They can't top the sadness and the level of relationship that was shown there. Some people may find it boring, but this drama is so atmospheric and emotional, you just want to live in it if you dig into it. After watching, I think I had a huge hole in my chest. After that I felt so sad and sorry for almost 4 days, just simply living them by, because this was SO impactful. No kdrama did this to me. I didnt want to experience this hurtful sadness, but it was so addicted that when I lost that feeling I just wanted it all again, and when I got it, I regretted, until it was gone. And again. . I just want everyone to watch this.

Angel May 24 2020 7:35 pm Hye-na went to school but how come she can't read well. I like this drama but at some point it got me bored. Overall it was 8/10 for me.

Evan b May 22 2020 2:28 am Just like a child is born, I believe mothers are born, too

Please kidnap me one more time, mom

Mom, didn't you miss me? I miss you so much

If I could turn back time to that moment, I would still do the same thing (kidnap her to save her from death)

I don't want her to repeat the same abusive stories to strangers, I simply wanna hold her as long as I can

Please don't take me, I have a mother, her name is Kang Soo Jin. I would stay here until she pick me up"

Those who weep while watching this heartbreaking drama will know the abovementioned quotes, simply amazing! I was crying non stop E14 to E16

Alexey Apr 27 2020 8:52 am Honestly, this was the drama that touched me the most so far. I had such a hole in my heart from this drama and everything that main characters have gone through just made me loose my tears over and over in episodes. Even story of the villain was very sad and heartbreaking. And the Heo Yool's character... the actress did an absolutely fantastic job in her child years. The concept of the series about Mothers and their different stories is just amazing. The drama may be pretty depressive, but its definitely worth watching from beginning to end. So just do it, you wont regret. This is 11/10 from me.

NickSJ Mar 26 2020 6:23 pm I don't understand why this drama doesn't have a higher rating above. I've watched over 200 k-dramas, and this one is in my top 5. It's a beautiful story about what mothers really are, and about the conflict between doing what's legal and what's right to save a child. Lee Bo Young is one of Korea's best actresses, and she does a great job here as a reclusive scientist who finds that a little girl is being horribly abused, and can't walk away when the authorities have failed to protect her. There is no romance in this drama - it's all about mother's love, and it's wonderfully done.

Chunli Jan 10 2020 3:16 am The only drama that i continuously want to watch every single hour and day! I am not a emotional person but this drama makes me teary almost every episode. Child actress Heo Yool (Hye-Na) is so good along with Lee Bo Young.

@levy trolling an outstanding drama Sep 15 2019 8:48 am What a troll !

Mr. Levy comment about the 'shortcomings" of the Korean drama without having apparently seen it. See "I hear"...

Sinta Sep 09 2019 11:59 pm the child actor is really good, but the character portrayed by Ashida Mana is too strong. I can't help but remembering her instead.

Levy Aug 24 2019 7:51 pm The jdrama was one of the must watch jdrama, however it was already slow with its 11 episodes, watching this in 16 episodes must be painful, in less they added a lot of unneccessary stuff, I have been told it is avoidable if you have seen the Japanese Version. Secondly I hear that they managed to contrive a happyish ending? What why do Koreans needs to have an Audience pampering ending even if it is unrealistic, lady you broke the law, played cat and mouse with the Police for months, there is no way you get to legally adopt the baby, it is reality, even if you have all my sympathy. This is one thing I like about Jdrama no matter how noble your intentions are if you break the law you pay repercussions.

Zuzia Jul 29 2019 5:29 am My fav drama ever... 1st place all the time...

Mary Tony De Asis Jun 26 2019 4:38 pm may i know the title of the song on episode 13? the one with lyrics saying "I wanna take you far away".Thank you so much!

San Oct 29 2018 5:03 am This drama is so heartwarming, There's no relationship as strong as mother & her kids relationship. I miss my mom so much we are in different countries and i just want to see her and hug her right now :( God bless all moms

Lizzy Oct 24 2018 10:44 am i have only watched the first episode and i want to watch more and more. its so heart wrenching. so many kids go through this everyday and many people do not do anything about this. A story that needs to be told. I am still in tears.

Lee - 9/10 Sep 19 2018 11:25 pm This drama is beautiful and absolutely heartbreaking!! A beautiful story about the intense relationship between a mother and a child and the consequences of abuse! Phenomenal acting!!!! I highly recommended it!!! I give it a 9/10! The only reason it’s not a 10/10 (spoiler alert) is because of the ending. While not bad, I personally would have liked to see Soo-Jin fight harder for Yoon-Bok after they got caught by the police. She had all the means to fight during her trial. She had pictures and recordings to prove the abuse. The teacher could have testified on her behalf (proving the police, school administration and child protective services did nothing to help). Hye-Na testified on her bio mother’s trial that her life was in danger when her mother threw her out in a garbage bag in the cold. Her famous mother and journalist sister could have created public support and all the good people they met during their escape could have testified how much she cared for Yoon-Bok. Instead she basically gave up until the last minute. In my honest opinion, she completely abandoned Yoon-Bok for TWO YEARS!!! That’s a VERY long time! She did to Yoon-Bok exactly what her mother did to her! Yes, eventually she adopted her but not before Hye-Na practically gave up on ever seeing her again. Soo-Jin’s issues were caused by her mother’s abandonment so why not be the mama lion she was during their escape and fight for a not guilty verdict that will allow her to adopt Yoon-Bok immediately?! It’s possible the writers wanted it to be more realistic or maybe they wanted to make the point that waiting for the system to work is the right thing to do but in my eyes it contradicts everything that happened between Soo-Jin and Yoon-Bok before.

MF21 Jul 07 2018 12:39 am A heartbreaking drama...i was teary eyed in almost episode. An eye opener for those people who has problem in parenting. Learned a lot... Lee Hye Young was always sooooo good in her every role she portrayed! Congratulations to all performing artist esp to Heo Yool and to all the staff and crew! Thank you all!!! Cheers!!!

phikr1 Jul 02 2018 11:46 pm that high school soo jin in ep 12...... thats kim hyun soo right ??

Maroci Jun 28 2018 11:01 am It's just me? Every episode full of tear when i was watching this drama T.T . Drama with film visuality. And then, Not to much dialog, the story flowing slow, but full of feel. Even when they just glaring each other can make me sad. The lesson from this drama, society need too care about married or pregnant in young age, when the mother mentality is the concern. Beside that, mostly pregnant without marriage, affect badly the woman and their children mostly.

Rahmah Jun 16 2018 8:01 pm Just finished watching this at 4:00am and I testify it was so tearful,heartbreaking. I realized giving birth does not mean you become a mother.

Nena May 16 2018 12:41 am Too fast to say that it's the best kdrama in 2018, but so far it's my favorite. There are no couple romantic scenes showing but the chemistry between kang soo jin and kim hye na is amazing. Most of the supporting casts are also good at expressing their characters. If I can rate this drama, I'll score 9.5 out of 10.

steph May 12 2018 9:12 am One of my favorite kdramas now. Thank you!

Kunichiwa May 08 2018 2:20 am Best drama for this year,.made me into tears in every episode....well recomended...UPS!!

007 May 02 2018 12:05 am Seriously Lee bo Young deserve an award for this... Hot Damn!!!

Hina Apr 23 2018 3:46 am @Mei , Yi Jin’s twins were named Tae Hee and Tae Mi

Sandes Apr 21 2018 4:15 am Best drama of the lead actress of all times.I cried in ep 15

Jodie Apr 18 2018 4:09 am I initially started watching this drama because of Lee Bo-Young, but then I was so hooked on this because of the storyline. This drama was so beautifully written and executed, so kudos to the amazing actresses and actors. I have never cried so much before watching a drama, but seriously, I suffered from dehydration when I reached the end. This show truly captured the meaning of what it is to be a mother, and what a mother is able to endure for her child. It was so painful to watch, but also so beautiful and I'm glad that I found this show. I can only recommend this. It is by far my favorite drama in this genre and if anyone should stumble upon this drama, give it a chance and watch it.

Mei Apr 17 2018 2:36 am Can anyone tell me the names of Yi Jin's twins I keep forgetting so everytime I try and remember I always end up messing it up.

Sunday Apr 15 2018 8:59 pm This drama is heartbreaking and beautiful in its own way. Lee Boyoung and Heo Yool did such fantastic jobs. In fact, everyone in this drama were amazing playing their role. ♥

Zuali Apr 15 2018 1:04 pm This drama is so fantastic..... I cried so much... I don't think they acted it was more like they lived as the characters they portraited.... The love they showed is so strong that you can feel through the screen... Great work... ?

Jay from 4th floor Apr 09 2018 4:40 pm Very good drama.

saera Apr 09 2018 8:45 am Good drama! I can feel like lee bo young and heo yool become as a real mother and child :)

JS Apr 04 2018 12:31 pm Can anyone tell me where is the filming location (city/ town name) of Hye-Na original home or the name of the port she was found missing? Thanks a million if I can get some info on the above location!

Tea' Apr 01 2018 10:32 am Good drama. The best charakter Lee Bo Young and yon bok, the best. Recomended.

F Mar 31 2018 6:55 am Recomended drama every epsode made me cry offer. Lee boyoung and yon bok you are so great.. btw you guys watching in drama when ongoing how you feel? Hahhahahha

Cohlleen Ching Mar 25 2018 12:59 am This is an amazing drama. The casts were so great. They portrayed every character accordingly. I will miss the drama. Good job to the writers.

H Mar 22 2018 8:09 am I didn't expect it to be this good! It quickly earned a place in my top faves. Heo Yool is a really great actress and definitely brought the drama to life

:') Mar 21 2018 2:30 pm definitely 9/10 drama! what's lacking is it's a bit slow-paced, but catch up very fast after ep8. I am most touched by Madam Cha the most, her character is so overwhelming and indeed she's a very good actress! i cried so hard toward the end of ep15, so heartbreaking yet very beautiful :') just curious how Hyena's mother is feeling after her own daughter chose Yoonbok's mom. As what Madam Cha once said, just who can break the bond between birth mother-child as it's the strongest bond ever exist and I actually believe that too ;) that's why I'm curious. anyway my fav lesson is surely Madam Cha!

sharmaine Mar 21 2018 1:52 pm OMG I have never cried so hard over a drama. This drama was amazing. It was well written and the characters were portrayed by good actors. The ending was really good. Usually K-dramas have terrible endings but this one was good. My only criticism is that there was not much development between the doctor and Kang soo jin. I think there should have been stronger romance between them because he was good guy and was good with Yoon Bok.

Anyway, great drama. I would watch again

Noel Mar 20 2018 11:13 pm I dont understand why the head officer wanted to capture Kang So Jin and Yoog Bok so badly?

tehah Mar 20 2018 2:24 am seriously, this is the best drama....the cast members are amazing..i already watched it for second time and I am still cried a lot..highly recommended..!!!

lara Mar 19 2018 1:04 am I've already missed this drama solo much.... Best drama ever ❤❤

Jude Mar 18 2018 10:21 pm This is by far my favorite show. It is amazing and shows things that can happen in real life. It shows emotion and touches viewers. I do have a questions. Who is Chang-Geun's partner'so name?

Reuben Dzari Mar 18 2018 2:42 pm One of the best Korean drama i have ever watch.. This drama reminds me of humanity still exist and greatest love share between non biological mother and children can't be separated by any means if their own birth mother don't care of their children love of them and emotions.. Again it also reminds me (refers to soo jin's biological mother) Mother love to her children is the only true love in this world She is ever ready to sacrifice everything for her children to be happy irrespective of her situation.. im rating this drama 10 of 10.. Thank you so much for depicting the true love of mankind..

Minahil Mar 18 2018 10:49 am This drama has been phenomenal. It's beyond words to explain how much I love this drama and how sad I am that it ended. Everything in this drama was perfect and it made me cry more than Uncontrollably Fond. Every episode was a tear-jerker for me, one of a kind, a true gem. Highly recommended if you wanna know the true status of being a mother and if you wanna cry tonnes of tears. Just notice the dialogues, they have life lessons.

Zewicy Mar 17 2018 4:06 pm This drama I will never leave it to dust, I'm going to save it in my disk and has it's own personal space forever in my heart

주시엘 Mar 17 2018 9:09 am I just finished watching this Drama! For me, the story of this drama is no ordinary! Brilliant actresses especially Le Bo-Young and the child actress Heo Yool! This kid is very amazing.. When she smile, it can make you smile and when she cried, it will also make you cry.. I cried a lot, the emotions was very real... I am glad for a happy ending for everyone of them especially for Kang So Jin for becoming a mother and Hye Na for becoming Yoon Bok and a daugther of Kang So Jin, which she waited for a long time...

I am looking forward to see Heo Yool in another drama in the future again...

Ame86 Mar 16 2018 8:33 pm Really great drama full of suspense, emotion, dramas and the cast was brilliant!!!

Junie Mar 16 2018 3:15 pm I watched every episode and cried. Best writing and script and actors. Lee Hye Young's acting is phenomenal

Heri Winata Mar 16 2018 1:41 pm Great ENDING!! and i already miss the whole cast from this drama esp kang so-jin and yoon bok..T.T i think mother and misty will compete as the best drama of the year..

Saly Mar 16 2018 1:33 pm The best Korean drama ever.

midokh Mar 16 2018 10:24 am Great and excellent . Well done all the cast and crew

No name Mar 16 2018 9:18 am Amazing drama, will always come back to this drama again and watch it

aloosh Mar 16 2018 2:16 am I have been watching kdramas since 2011 and I have to say that this has to be one of my favorites. The plot kept you hooked, the actors were amazing, and it literally played with your emotions every episode. I enjoyed it and totally recommend it. Just an fyi to new watchers, this is not a romance but more of a melodrama that will make you cry every episode haha

pjewel Mar 15 2018 10:26 pm This drama stood out better than the Japanese version. Well done, script writer, Jung Seo-Kyoung as well as the all actors & actresses. 2 thumbs up for this heart warming drama.

Lee Mar 15 2018 10:07 pm Very good. enjoyable. Brought tears to my eyes a few times..

Arya Mar 15 2018 8:55 pm Everyting in this drama so good, but mother needs ashida mana.

Kitty Cate Mar 15 2018 6:52 pm Daebak PERFECT!! I will rate it number1... Best drama ever... Thanks to all Cast ♡

Bella Mar 15 2018 6:04 pm Best drama ever, great acting and kudos to the crew, u guys did that

Eaint Thandar Mar 15 2018 1:49 pm What an excellent drama!!!This drama makes me heart-touching.Everyone in this drama acts well in each character. When hye-na said ''Mom,pls kidnap me just one more time'', I can't hold my tears??I wanted soo-jin to adopt hye-na in the last episode.Finally, the ending became as I wish.What a beautiful ending!!!!

Thuy Quynh Mar 15 2018 11:50 am A great ending. Even though I still do not like Young Shin's death, I think it's reasonable for this scenario. Really like the acting of actress Lee Hye Young.

Ferooz Mar 15 2018 7:20 am Cannes tv series festival 2018 Mother has selected The first asian drama to selected cannes

Fatinah Mar 15 2018 7:07 am I cried every episode of tgis drama. Good story, good acting. Recomended

kkekeekkee Mar 15 2018 2:39 am well every one who are curious why this drama had 2-3% drama. because this drama aired on tvn which is a tv cable that u have to pay like netflix etc. 2-3% rating is considered normal even good. if this drama aired on kbs,sbs and mbc and got this 2% drama then this drama was totally sucks

FC Mar 14 2018 9:49 pm The best drama ever! Hurray to all the mothers!!! Excellent acting! especially Yoon Bok!!! Hands down! the Best!!!

Thuy Quynh Mar 14 2018 1:09 pm @kanamy: This drama is produced by tvn. And the korean has to pay to watching it. This is a raison why the rating is low.

Sarah Mar 14 2018 7:45 am I loved this drama beyond words. The first episode itself had me drenched in tears, beautifully written and the girl playing Hye Na acted as damn well that it actually surprises me how talented she is! No clue why it had gotten low ratings but this is one of the most meaningful dramas I’ve watched in a while.

kanamy Mar 13 2018 11:20 am i don't get it why this drama has so low ratings, i mean the story is so captivating, what's wrong with you korean people?

주시엘 Mar 12 2018 11:08 am The plot of this TV Drama truly amazed me.. Very touching story not only for a mother but also to those who are not.. It really breaks my heart... You can really see that Hye Na doesn't want to be apart with her teacher and for her, Kang SoJin is her real mother... when she asked Kang SoJin to kidnap her one more time.. my tears won't stop flowing from my eyes...

It sometimes, being a Mother is not only giving birth or being blood related, but it is how we love and care for the child and how to stand for them...

Timidjock Mar 10 2018 8:13 pm Lee Bo Young delivering a tour-de-force career performance with Mother. Nothing left to say except for OMG my heart is breaking hard and waterworks will not stop flowing from my eyes. I'm not really a big fan of Lee Bo Young. But after this show, she might as well be my favorite actress in Kdrama land aside from the incredible Kim Hye Soo. I am sincerely hoping that because of Mother, Lee Bo Young will keep on getting relevant female roles. I loved her so much as an actress.

Mary Mar 10 2018 4:07 pm Lee Bo Young is by far the most amazing female actress (in my opinion). She really knows how to show the right emotions and at what time. I can hear your voice was the first drama that I watched from her. She blew my mind then and still does. She never fails to impress me. She is a very underrated actress if you ask me. I hope she keeps getting more and more roles. She really deserves it.

Heri Winata Mar 10 2018 4:02 am "Please kidnap me,just one more time" -Hye Na/Yon Book-

Haspan Mar 09 2018 7:22 pm I watch this drama to get some emotional feelings and cry a few tears. All I can say is daebak!!!

Rosie Mar 09 2018 4:10 pm Such a great drama. Superb acting. I felt every emotion... great story line that touches the heart and soul. I strongly recommend watching. Excellent debut Heo Yool. When are we seeing her next?

Min Mar 09 2018 4:38 am I wish i had daughter like her.

peppermint Mar 09 2018 1:51 am That last scene of episode 13 was so heartbreaking...i'm cry like a river... I hope and Hyena can live happy together..

i can't imagine if not Lee Bo Young..Thank You for Writernim and Producer because was choose her..

Kitty Cate Mar 09 2018 1:11 am I wish that Soo Jin will legally adopt Hye Na and they live happily together with Soo Jin family... Please more time with Soo jin and Hye Na. I love seing them together..

Kamsahamnida...I love this drama so much..

Ferooz Mar 09 2018 12:30 am Superb drama. Excellent job.

Jay Mar 08 2018 2:27 pm This masterpiece keeps getting better and better with each episode! That last scene of episode 13 was incredibly powerful and heartbreaking...

Oktari Mar 08 2018 10:08 am I can't stop cry.... I love this drama so much

Mai Tarawi Mar 08 2018 7:44 am I love thia drama. Love lee boyoung so much...

Starieee Mar 08 2018 6:49 am Oh god I was crying like a baby when the police comes and separate both of them

Nayana Mar 07 2018 7:14 pm ONE OF THE BEST DRAMA BY FAR. Great actress &actors, great production team , great screen writers great directors . ????

Mizs Kitty Mar 05 2018 10:00 am The Best Drama Ever.

I love the all cast especially Lee Bo Young and Heo Yool ♡ really love the story. It makes me cry and touched.

감사함니다

S. goe Mar 02 2018 9:41 pm I would really like to know the name of the young actor who plays Seol-ak as a child in episode 11? They should have a full cast listing somewhere. The acting in this drama is amazing! Every character, and every actor is tremendous, and what a great job in casting! Please tell me who plays the young boy/ Seol -Ak's character in the episode 11! Thank you!

Aj Mar 02 2018 3:34 pm Admittedly, there are plot gaffes, but though annoying, they do not intrude on the story and themes (unless you let them), which become more powerful every week. The actors are all wonderful, especially the child Heo Yool. My god she is brilliant. Thus far, I think this is one of the best KDramas I’ve watched.

zimply mee Mar 01 2018 1:14 am The best korean drama

Joy Feb 28 2018 5:53 pm It makes me cried so much every time I watch. So emotional. I love this drama. Can't wait to watch next episode.

Yanique Feb 27 2018 10:16 am I love this korean drama

Jay Feb 25 2018 7:31 pm After 10 episodes, this drama continues to maintain its very high quality level. The cinematography is beautiful, the writing is very tight (no filler, unnecessary stuff unlike other dramas), the acting is realistic and powerful. Production quality, in general, is superb. This is by far the best Kdrama that I’ve seen in a long time. Highly recommended.

hmm.... Feb 25 2018 1:25 pm the japanese(original) version are better. a bit down to earth and closer to our reality. korean version are ripping apart the source material just for the sake of rating with addition of too many kdrama bullshit like a serial killer boyfriend, detective sherlock holmes, love potential, product placement, and over the top kdrama clumsiness and dumbness. sorry korean version just too pretentious. oh, while that serial killer boyfriend at it(kidnapping hye-na), just let him killed her already and get this series over with.

This is an underrated drama Feb 24 2018 10:17 pm Don't bother about the TV ratings in Korea. After watching several popular and underrated dramas, I can attest that Neilsen's and other TV ratings are not reflective of how good a drama is. This is a great Mother-Daughter drama. Every episode is flowing with emotions, and the actresses are delivering it well. I rate this as Recommended.

Maya Feb 24 2018 6:56 am One of the best kdramas i have seen! Im so glad that it portrays such a problem, i hope it makes people aware of such issues. I hope this drama has a high ratings because the cast is amazing and so is the plot and the script! Kudos to the team and TVN as well! People should stop giving so much attention to cliche kdramas with love triangles. I used to love them but since every kdrama is like that, I cant stand watching them anymore. A drama like "Mother" will raise awareness in korean society if Knetz give it a chance.

wm Feb 23 2018 9:42 am Who in their right might would let their kid go to an outside bathroom without supervision, with a key by themselves in the cold, dark, snowy night. Only in kdramaland. Better to have had the kid snatched at the airport by the monster where there are cameras.

KV Feb 22 2018 10:39 am Soo Jin has to stop leaving HN alone by herself. She left her alone in the hotel (from which HN fled without a coat and ended up sick), at the park, at a restaurant, with the Dr and her bio mom (who was a stranger at the time). She has moved from house to house--living with the stranger whom she tried to get fake passport from, her bio mom, the Dr, and her adopted mother. She has no job, no money and is living off her adopted mom while she is on the run. SJ let her sister take HN to school for the first time and her sister is verbally abusive toward HN. Now Soo Jin’s adopted mother wants to disown her and now HN has run away.

peterh Feb 22 2018 2:43 am great drama. not many on such issues are being made in kdrama. stacks in western television though. ive noticed krama series that portray sexual assault spouse abuse child abuse and other korean culture taboos gets low ratings. while shallow eye candy shows with their glamorous rich oppas or sex up unnis get all the attention.

thats culture for you. my parents actually told my grandmother once that you cannot physically discipline a child as it is abuse here in australia. she replied that it was nonsense that back in her birth country it is normal and that it was nobody business but the family. and yes we are of asian heritage.

australia is far from perfect however its government does tolerate nor accept such cultural traditions anymore. laws were made and awareness are created to prevent such things. im glad i grew up here and not in my grandmas country.

Yn Feb 21 2018 10:25 pm @CP: what in the world that you think Soo Jin who took Hye Na away should serve prison time while Hye Na's mom and her abusive boyfriend just being under probation. They should be both put in prison for a long time. They damaged a child, not only physical abuse, but also mentally damage her childhood. For this movie, the good intention, Soo Jin should be under probation and serve some community time instead. Also, she is the one that Hye Na can rely on, so best thing that Hye Na can stay with her.

CP Feb 21 2018 3:52 pm This drama makes one aware of child abuse and the emotional pain and suffering of what a child has to go through at the hands of those that should be protecting them. Soo Jin should serve some prison time for kidnapping Hye-Na. I know she wanted to protect the child from her abusive situation and she had good intentions, but it's still wrong to take someone else's child. Bio mom should not be able to get back custody of child based on evidence police now have on child abuse, unless there are laws that can, at least try to rehabilitate mother with parenting skills and court monitoring appearances--minus her abusive boyfriend, who should be issued a restriction to keep a distance from child (he should end up in prison for his crimes). Also, the best interest of the child should be considered when deciding if to reunite with her mother.

Lei Feb 19 2018 10:07 pm @Misshero

Choi Yoon-so is the name of Young Shin.

orin Feb 19 2018 10:05 pm great drama! thrilling and touching, really emotional i can't stop watching. i need to know they're safe. the daughter is so lovely and dependable even tho she is still so little and young, and lee bo young portrayed the role well. the chemistry is great too!

Reuben Perri Feb 19 2018 9:16 pm Very emotional and good moral values for humanity.. next episode awaiting.. 10/10

Kakakaka Feb 19 2018 8:31 pm I saw the Japanese version 8 years ago and it left a memorable impression on me ever since (especially the incredible child actress Ashida Mana with her heartbreaking performance). The Korean version is promising so far and I'm looking forward to finish it.

Omomo Feb 19 2018 3:54 am I bet that this drama will not have high ratings in Korea because it is about child abuse which is something out of the norm of kdramas. It’s like korean society just want to wat h dramas like dots and call it good when its just the cliche three way love triangle and the wishy washy I love him then I dont love him stuff. Anyways, TVN keep up the great job for welling to tackle on MORE REALISTIC LIFE PROBLEMS OR ISSUES!! I love it how they tend to have more of dramas that tackles everyday life stories.. I love this ine because it sends out a clear message that the cycle never ends when the abuser is dead or gone. It continues unless the victims themselve swear to nver hurt anyone like their abuser. At times we failed. I hope that yoon bak does not go back to her mother but if the mother is willing to change there I can see why she would want to go becasue it is her mother afterall. No one can gorced her to stay with her adopted mother. It’s saf that she’s lying to herself that she foes not misses her mither but she does.. I hope that everything ends more realistically instead of peaches and cream. I hate saying this but seeing soo jin going to jail for several gor her crime would be a bittersweet ending. Its right for her and weong becasue she wanted to orotect the child soo bad so I will be satisfied and sad at the same time. Dang, all these time I thought that the sec sister was biological daughter to the adopted mother but she’s not! I dont know why she’s being a b about everything esp yhe money and becoming a chairwoman. She loves her mom just becasue eshe rich but if she was adopted to a poor mother i bet it would’ve been a different story.

Hoosierr Feb 17 2018 5:08 am Very deep drama.Lee Bo Young is at her best.Little Girl is amazing.Writing is very well detailed.Every character feels real.I hope drama will be appreciated as much as it deserves. Wise Prison Life and Mother are the best of 2018 so far.

vee Feb 16 2018 9:03 pm I really hate Soo-Jin 2nd sister. She is so jealous of her, all she can do is playing princess and so greedy about their mother's inheritance. I mean all three daughters are adopted, why must this 2nd sister think and act as if she owns everything.

Littlestar Feb 16 2018 4:51 am I really love this drama. I wait every week for the episode to get released, this drama has so many emotions to feel. I love the plot, their acting and also every scenes. No complaints at all! ^_^

Reuben Perri Feb 14 2018 4:13 am This drama is really awesome. Can't wait for the next episode.

Kaikai Feb 12 2018 11:05 am I love this drama. Make me cry..

Misshero Feb 11 2018 3:45 pm Does anybody know who played the younger version of Young Shin when she met Soo Jin? In the orphanage?? I remember watching of the the drama's the girl was in, her name in the drama was Ha Joon? I just don't remember the name of the drama. And seem to find her under cameos?? So anybody know??

ere Feb 07 2018 10:32 am I truly hoped Lee bo young unnie and the child actress gets award for their exceptional acting... Guys let's cheer and Vote for them..... Nice drama

Minahil Feb 04 2018 3:42 am Such an emotional drama and new concept. They should make more dramas like this and spread awareness of the society. LOVE LOVE LOVE this drama. Truly one of a kind

darina Feb 03 2018 11:40 am Amazing drama , i am really loving it

MEIDA Feb 03 2018 7:30 am My favorite drama ??? story is perfect.

Alesya Kim Feb 02 2018 6:34 am Never imagine that I'll cry while watching second episode of this drama. Because too soon to be emotional but can't hold it, the storyline and their acting are super amazing. I love my mom. Sobsob.

Terrey Thomas Feb 02 2018 1:58 am Best drama going! People who miss this one are doing a disservice to themselves.

Jay Jan 31 2018 9:53 am This drama is beautifully shot, and wonderfully acted. It is an emotional masterpiece!

doctorzais Jan 30 2018 2:17 am i've seen the japanese version but this one already looks better

Denise Jan 29 2018 8:51 am Anyone who knows the title of the OST?

Doina Jan 28 2018 7:20 pm How many episods will be?

Sangay Leoy Jan 28 2018 4:51 am Wah! Just 2 eps and i cried like hell . I am really loving it .

vee Jan 27 2018 4:55 pm Tragic story of a child. A child should be treasured, loved, cared, not abused. This is one sad story, I can tell it will be so sad through and through till the end Hopefully the teacher can adopt the child..

Mona Jan 26 2018 11:40 am I just hope that this is not another underrated drama! I loved it by the first episode, such talented cast and emotional plot! I like the acting and how the characters are illustrated. Please watch this drama it need more recognition, its one of a kind!

Surrender Jan 26 2018 9:06 am in the year 2011 I've been watching her Japanese version of Dorama and it really makes me unable to forget that one drama. Will it look so amazing like its original version? considering the japanese version is only 11 episodes saja.ini drama mother who is very draining the tears (for the original version of "japan")

Lee Seohwa Jan 26 2018 6:02 am Aummeoni from Can You Hear My Heart is finally back!!!

Kahlan Jan 26 2018 1:01 am The second episode is already out! I really like this drama and the acting of the kid. I cried while watching the first episode.

fritzyjane Jan 25 2018 3:31 pm This drama is very well anticipated because it's a japanese remake. I am looking forward to this drama because it's Lee Bo-Young and she never disappoints!

Summizzz Jan 25 2018 10:58 am Watched the first episode and cried! Very heart touching 1st ep and a kind of scary in some parts too... Going to wait for the next.

shio ramen Jan 25 2018 10:11 am i'm not really a fan of korean dramas but OH MY GOD the japanese version (the orginal) is a must watch!!!! Mother is my all-time favorite dorama, so i guess i'll be watching this and will see how authentic and close to the original it'll be!

lara Jan 25 2018 9:21 am I'll definitely watch it for Lee no young unnie....why the first episode doesn't get much rating...

NGS Jan 25 2018 6:48 am Wwoowow!! Lee Bo Young drama as a mother again!! Remind me to God's Gift : 14 days. and the concept also suspense drama . it will be great!! :D in her previous drama, She try to save her daughter that kidnaped. now She is kidnap other person daughter also to save her

K FAN Jan 25 2018 12:15 am Starting is great . I Hope a Happy ending ...

Alana Jan 24 2018 8:51 pm Episode 1 was very painful to watch. I don’t think I want to continue watching this.

Carol Jan 24 2018 12:10 pm The japanese version was the first drama I ever watched...I cried...a river.

Dysphoria Jan 23 2018 4:08 am Watched the Japanese version. This drama will seriously rip your heart out!!! I am waiting until all episodes come out just to be safe...

Maria Jan 16 2018 3:39 pm It was also a turkish drama "Anne" ... after the testers seems the same , but it does not matter I will watch at this too.

Maria Jan 11 2018 2:50 pm I´ll watch this for LBY <3

Hillaryhtet Jan 11 2018 2:40 pm Can't wait to see this!LBY is my fav actress ever!She's rly good at acting ?

myxblush Jan 03 2018 7:17 pm LBY is perfect for the role. It has this nice Japanese vibe to it. Definitely on my list to watch.

unown Jan 03 2018 9:50 am wow, a remake of the drama that made Ashida Mana. The Japanese version was so good, hopefully this one will do the same, if not better.

Windy Dec 28 2017 11:13 pm another mother role for LBY wow

reign Dec 25 2017 12:29 pm I'm waiting for this for months already!I miss Lee Bo Young!It's been awhile since the masterpiece 'Whisper' ended,and I still have a withdrawal syndrome.It's going to be a good drama.

yuzu Dec 21 2017 8:32 pm the japanese version succeed to make me cry on each episodes, the girl's acting is outstanding. well lets give it a try

missjb Dec 20 2017 5:51 pm Kim Chul Kyu will be directed this? I'm SOLD! And the writers behind the handmaiden? That's a plus. And it seems Go Sung Hee really has a nice relationship with Kim Chul Kyu PD-Nim.... for taking this project. A smart woman

sienna Dec 05 2017 10:29 am Lee Bo Young, another queen omg! I can't wait for this though I already know that this will make me cry a lot. Good luck team!!!

cho Nov 19 2017 12:21 am the japanese version was so good ! and mana chan was so good playing that child , i cried a river at the end of the drama,hope that will the same for the korean version

fuelsme Sep 06 2017 10:58 am Can't wait for this. Queen is back after whispher!!

Meme Oct 27 2016 6:25 am OMG!! I saw the Japanese version and it was DAEBAK!! I am so excited for this drama. Crossing fingers hopping Lee Bo Young unni will take the lead role

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