10 best K-drama mothers who prove you don’t need superpowers to be absolutely fearless

When Life Gives You Tangerines | Image Via: Netflix
When Life Gives You Tangerines | Image Via: YouTube

In K-dramas, we often see mothers stopping at nothing to do anything and everything for their children.

Superpowers are not just about flying or being able to carry heavy weights with ease. Sometimes, superpowers can mean the extraordinary strength that mothers demonstrate. Especially where their children are concerned. Mothers have unwavering love and incredible resilience.

Let’s dive into the world of the best K-drama mothers.


10 best K-drama mothers who prove you don’t need superpowers to be absolutely fearless

1) Hi Bye, Mama!

Hi Bye, Mama! | Image Via: tvN
Hi Bye, Mama! | Image Via: tvN

This K-drama gives the viewers one of the most intriguing characters. Cha Yu-ri’s life takes an unexpected turn after she is hospitalised for the delivery of her child. Her child survives, but she ends up dying.

However, she remains as a ghost sauntering about. She is then given a choice to be able to return as a human being if she is able to fulfil a task within 49 days. Her sheer will to protect her Seo-woo is truly incredible.

It shows that her presence is enough to provide a sense of comfort for her daughter.


2) When the Camelia Blooms

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When the Camelia Blooms | Image Via: KBS2

This K-drama’s lead is Oh Dong-baek, a single mother. It is not an easy task to navigate through the world as a single mother. There are numerous judgmental people around.

They try to always suppress and take advantage. However, despite all that, Dong-baek’s dedication and sheer will to give her child her all are truly remarkable. It shows the lengths mothers go to for their children.

This K-drama truly shows us the manner in which an ordinary woman taps into the well of strength because of her child. There is a layer of resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering love.


3) Mother

Mother | Image Via: tvN
Mother | Image Via: tvN

Kang Soo-jin’s dedication and strength to protect Kim Hye-na throughout this K-drama are truly incredible. She is not her biological mother, in spite of that, her motherly instincts towards her leave the viewers spellbound.

Soo-jin realises that Hye-na is being abused at her home. She quickly tries to protect her. One day, she impulsively decides to keep Hye-na with her. She raises her as her own. She gives her a new name.

She also pretends to be her mother in front of others. As the K-drama progresses, she faces numerous issues when she almost gets caught. Soo-jin’s motherhood is not just about traditional parenting.

She provides Hye-na a sanctuary where she feels safe. Soo-jin sacrifices her career and personal life just for the safety of Hye-na. This K-drama truly shows us that mothers do not need superpowers to be fearless.


4) Green Mothers’ Club

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Green Mothers’ Club | Image Via: JTBC

This K-drama is yet another intriguing one, showing us the lengths mothers can go to for their children. The group of mothers in this K-drama try their best to have the best facilities for their children.

Their children are still very young, yet it does not stop them from giving their all towards the betterment of their academic life. This K-drama depicts the aspect of mothers in a realistic manner.

Through the individual stories of the mothers in this K-drama, we get to see the various facets of maternal strength. The strength to push through exhaustion and to advocate fiercely for their children is truly incredible.


5) Perfect Marriage Revenge

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Perfect Marriage Revenge | Image Via: MBN

Cha Yeon-hwa is yet another fierce mother in this K-drama. From the moment she appears on the screen, she grabs the attention of the viewers. Her dedication to her son and his well-being of her son is truly remarkable.

She is not just caring towards her own her but also towards her prospective daughter-in-law. She is perceptive. She understands the harsh treatment Yi-joo received from her family.

She tries her best to create a comfortable atmosphere. She does it so that she can finally feel safe and protected. She is also extremely protective of her. She is not the stereotypical mother-in-law we are usually accustomed to seeing in stories.

She encapsulates a mother’s fierce yet grounded nature. This aspect is loved by the viewers.


6) The Glory

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The Glory | Image Via: Netflix

Though this K-drama’s main focus is on revenge, one cannot deny that Kang Hyeon-nam’s character shines through as a great mother. She initially started to work with Moon Dong-eun.

She helps her find evidence and does all the odd jobs that are required in order to achieve the success in her revenge plan. She is also a crucial part of the revenge plan. Without her assistance, Dong-eun would not have achieved her success as easily.

Hyeon-nam is also a victim of domestic abuse. Each day, she endures the wrath of her husband if she is unable to listen to him. Her devotion to protecting her daughter throughout the storyline is truly remarkable.

She endures every harsh treatment, but never lets her daughter get that treatment from her husband. She eventually plans to send her daughter abroad to study. Her resilience and fierce protectiveness towards her daughter truly shine through.

On the surface, she might seem like an ordinary woman. However, she is nothing short of a superwoman.


7) Lovely Runner

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Lovely Runner | Image Via: tvN

Park Bok-soon is this K-drama is truly one of the most intriguing characters. Her resilience in giving her children a proper life is truly remarkable. She is a single mother, working rigorously at the DVD store in order to bring food to the table.

She struggles on the inside. She does not let her children see it. One of the most remarkable aspects of her character can be seen when she tries to hide her illness from her children.

She does it so that they are not worried. She keeps it a secret and goes through the treatment by herself. This K-drama shows us the everyday strength she has. Her love and determination shine through.

She adapts and strategizes so that her children can get the best of the best. Even when Im-sol lost her strength to walk, she offered her unwavering support towards her.


8) Queen of Tears

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Queen of Tears | Image Via: tvN

Hyun-woo’s mother, Jeon Bong-ae, is yet another remarkable example of a great mother in this K-drama. Her relationship with her children and her daughter-in-law is truly remarkable.

She tries her best to give her all. Her strength lies in her resilience. Her understanding is truly resonating. She might seem calm, but she is not afraid to speak up when someone is wrong.

She points out Hyun-woo’s mistakes. She also understands her daughter-in-law’s struggles. When Hae-in’s illness is revealed, she is right there beside her. Her quiet and comforting presence makes her incomparable.

She endures the emotional pain, her daughter-in-law goes through. She understands her. She is the embodiment of the idea that a mother’s love can overcome incredible obstacles.


9) When Life Gives You Tangerines

When Life Gives You Tangerines | Image Via: Netflix
When Life Gives You Tangerines | Image Via: Netflix

This K-drama is a remarkable example that shows the strength mothers achieve while raising their children. At the beginning of the K-drama, we see Ae-sun’s mother, Yeom Hye-ran.

She is a haenyeo. She is working tirelessly to bring food to the table. Her husband does not work, hence she is the only earning member. The job of a haenyeo is not easy. Her resilience and dedication to give her children everything she could are truly worth appreciating.

Later, when Ae-sun becomes a mother herself, we see her understand the difficulties her mother faced. Ae-sun’s resilience and fierce nature are truly one of a kind.

When her mother-in-law and Gwan-sik’s grandmother tried to make Ae-sun’s daughter a haenyeo, she raised her voice. She stopped them from forcing a life of difficulty on her daughter.

Throughout the K-drama, we see her making numerous choices and showing strength to protect her children.

When Ae-sun’s daughter gets older, she remains her rock. Supporting her through every difficult situation with her unwavering support.


10) Crash Course in Romance

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Crash Course in Romance | Image Via: TVN

This K-drama truly depicts that motherhood is not limited to biological ties. It is so much more than that. Nam Haeng-seon had a successful career ahead of her, yet she gave it all up to raise her niece.

Her motherly instinct to protect and raise her as her own is truly remarkable. She shows her the power mother’s gain while having an unwavering commitment towards her child’s wellbeing.

Haeng-seon does everything, from making sure her daughter gets the right resources to achieve her dreams, and also a protective environment where she can flourish.

This K-drama reminds us that the greatest strength a mother possesses is her heart. With her heart, she can overcome anything for her child.


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Edited by Yesha Srivastava