Article: Ten Popular K-Drama Mothers-In-Law

K-drama mothers-in-law are characterized by their unconditional love for their sons and giving money to their potential daughters-in-law to stay away from them. They value their family prestige and hate the poor girls who marry their sons. Though it’s a list about popular mothers-in-law, it is sad to see that most of them have never been good to their daughters-in-law.

1. Seo Young Won 

Though her daughter-in-law comes from an equally rich and influential family, Seo Young Won, from ‘One the Woman’ does not treat her well. She has the authority over the house and has pushed her daughter-in-law to work in the kitchen. As the drama progresses, this lady learns a lesson.

2. Hwang Jin Yi

Though Strong Woman Do Bong Soon’s Hwang Jin Yi becomes a mother-in-law towards the end of the show, she has always had her eyes on her son-in-law. She is sweet to him and uses every chance she gets to ask him to marry her daughter.

3. Kwak Ae Sim

Kwak Ae Sim from ‘Dr.Cha’ has never treated her daughter-in-law as family. She just wants her to take care of her son and herself. She is dominant and looks down on her daughter-in-law and makes her feel worthless. She doesn’t even value the life of her daughter-in-law.

4. Madame Choi

What’s wrong with Secretary Kim’s Madame Choi is more than excited about getting a daughter-in-law. She is a mom to two sons and feels that she has finally found a companion to shop with. She is kind to her daughter-in-law and surprises her with gifts.

5. Wang Soo Jin

The Shady Mom-in-law’s Wang Soo Jin loves her daughter very dearly. They have close bond. But when her daughter brings her boyfriend home, Wang Soo Jin’s attitude changes and she opposes their marriage. Her future son-in-law must somehow gain her love and support.

6. Kim Ho Ran

Kim Ho Ran from ‘Lie after Lie’ knows about her son’s abusive behaviour and yet she never warns her daughter-in-law. When her daughter-in-law is sent to jail, Kim Ho Ran takes her baby, promising to care of her and puts the child for adoption.

7. Yang Choon Ja

Yang Choon Ja teams up with a former idol to play the mother and daughter-in-law respectively, for a reality show. They hate each other and are glad that they are just acting. Soon, the ‘Virtual Bride’ is revealed to be none other than the woman Choon Ja’s son wants to marry.

8. Choo Gyeong Sook

This complicated drama’s storyline is completely based on its title’ ‘My mother-in-law is a daughter-law.’ Circumstances lead to Choo Gyeong Sook becoming the daughter-in-law of her son’s widow who has now remarried. The two women who swore to never cross paths must now stay in the same house.

9. Kim Hwa Jin

Kim Hwa Jin from ‘Encounter’ is the reason behind her son’s divorce. She forces her daughter-in-law to do things she doesn’t like and constantly reminds her that her marriage is only business. Even after the divorce, she forces her daughter-in-law to get back with her son.

10. Hwang Young Sun

Hwang Young Sun from ‘All about my Mom’ troubles her daughter-in-law and they have a strained relationship. Her daughter-in-law who always wanted to be independent, looks at her new family and understands more about her own mother’s feelings.