K-Obsessed: Top Korean Dramas Featuring Beloved Mothers-In-Law That Steal The Show

The portrayal of mother-in-laws in Korean dramas serves as a reflection of society's evolving values and attitudes towards family. Here are some of the most loved mothers-in-law roles that we have seen in Korean dramas. 

korean dramas with mother in laws

Korean dramas, known for their captivating storylines and intricate character development, often depict the complexities of family dynamics. One aspect that frequently takes centre stage is the portrayal of mothers-in-law, who can range from being antagonistic figures to beloved matriarchs. Among the plethora of dramas, some stand out for their heartwarming depiction of the relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law.

1. ‘Queen of Tears’

As per Netflix the story is about, “The queen of department stores and her small-town husband weather a marital crisis —until love miraculously begins to bloom again.” Hwang Young-hee plays the role of Jeon Bong-ae: Baek Hyeon woo’s mother who is in charge of the household. In the Korean drama ‘Queen of Tears’, the mother-in-law’s warm affection towards her daughter-in-law, whom she treats like her own daughter is beautifully portrayed in the drama. The sharp contrast in the vibes of the two mothers-in-law raises anticipation for how the couple will adjust to each family.

No. of Episodes: 16

Where To Watch: Netflix.

2. ‘Perfect Marriage Revenge’

Another drama that has a good mother in law is 'Perfect Marriage Revenge' where we see the female lead mother being a nice mother in law. As per IMDb, ‘Perfect Marriage Revenge’, is about, “The story of Han Yi-joo, who chose a contract marriage to avenge her husband and family, and Seo Do-gook who postpones a contract marriage to welcome her as his wife”. It is based on a web novel of the same name.

No. of Episodes: 12

Where To Watch: Viki

Don't miss:Top 5 Highest Rated Korean Dramas From January 2024 To April 2024

3. ‘Business Proposal’

One of the 2022 blockbuster K-drama ‘Business Proposal’ also features a lovable mother-in-law. From the male lead's first funny meet-up with the female lead mother’s to talking to each other as a family member was a beautiful and cute journey for all the viewers. As per Netflix, “In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO - and makes a proposal.”

No. of Episodes: 12

Where To Watch: Netflix.

Don't miss:Netflix's Queen of Tears: Interesting Facts About You Need To Know The 3rd Highest-Rated K-Drama In tvN History

4. ‘Strong Girl Bong Soon’

Shim Hye-jin's ‘Strong Girl Bong Soon’ role as Hwang Jin-yi also won the hearts of people who are very supportive and encouraging of her daughter (role played by Park Bo-young) relationship. She has a good and happy relationship with her son-in-law (role played by Park Hyung-sik). As per Netflix ‘Strong Girl Bong Soon’ is about a girl, “Born with supernatural strength, Bong-soon fights evil and procures justice while getting tangled in a love triangle with her CEO boss and cop crush.”

No. of Episodes: 16

Where To Watch: Viki and Netflix.

Herzindagi.comis Jagran New Media's gender and lifestyle vertical, catering to women of all age groups, helping them remain updated, on-trend and aware. To improve our performance and understand our readers' interests better, we have created this poll. This will take 2 minutes of your time, do help us out with thislink.

For more such stories, stay tuned to HerZindagi.

Image credit: IMDb

HzLogo

Take charge of your wellness journey—download the HerZindagi app for daily updates on fitness, beauty, and a healthy lifestyle!

GET APP