Korean dramas are incomplete without Ajummas in them. For those who are unaware of the term, Ajummas are middle-aged women who are mostly married. They can take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. They are funny, emotional, rebellious, and lovable all at the same time. They are often seen playing the role of a mother in the drama. They can make you laugh, cry, and get annoyed with their phenomenal acting skills. Other than that, they can also play strong characters like a powerful CEO or an excellent hacker. Here is the list of the top 10 most loved ajummas in Korean dramas.
1. Lee Il Hwa
Born on 24 February 1971, Lee Il Hwa is a South Korean actress. She made her television debut in 1992, and after that, she starred in various television series. She got more famous when she starred in the drama Reply 1988. She has received many honor in her career so far. She received the award of Best Supporting Actress in KBS Drama Awards in 2017 for her role in the drama Good Manager and Witch's Court.
2. Kim Mi Kyung
You know you get a good and watch-worthy Korean drama if the cast includes Kim Mi Kyung. She is one of the most versatile actresses in the industry. She has played all kinds of roles, from a caring mother to an excellent hacker. She received her first award in 1990, The 26th Beaksang Arts Awards, then in 2013, she received Actress in a Miniseries Award for her drama Master’s Sun.
3. Jang Young Nam
Born on November 25, 1973, Jang Young Nam is a well-known face in the Korean Entertainment industry. She has played very sensitive and lovable roles in many dramas. From a psychopathic woman in It’s Okay to Not Be Okay, to a caring and responsible mentor in the drama, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, has done it all. She has received many awards in her career, including the 8th Korea Best Star Award in the category of Best Supporting Role for Metamorphosis, and many more.
4. Kim Hae Sook
Kim Hae Sook is a South Korean actress. She aces the role of a beloved mother. She has also published a book named “Mother of Hallyu Stars: Kim Hae Sook’s Story.” Her other famous dramas are About Time, Hospital Playlist, Tomorrow, and many more. She has received many awards in her career, some of which are, her first award was the KBS Drama Award in 2000 in the category of Best Supporting Actress for Autumn in My Heart, the Korean Culture and Entertainment Award for Mother of Mine, and many more.
5. Nam Gi Ae
Born on 13 March 1961, Nam Gi Ae is a popular South Korean actress. She is seen playing a very graceful, classy, and ‘obsessed with her child’ kind of role in the dramas. She debuted in 1998, and since then, she has appeared in many award-winning Korean dramas. She has appeared in many critically acclaimed dramas such as Flower of Evil, Suspicious Partner, Now We are Breaking Up, and many more.
6. Ye Soo Jung
Yeh Soo Jung, is a famous South Korean actress. She is a well-known face in the Korean entertainment industry, including the theater world. She is a critically acclaimed theater artist who has won many prestigious awards including the Kim Dong Hoon Theater award, Seoul Theater Festival Acting award, and many more. Her other awards include the 2022 MBC Drama Awards in the category of Best Supporting Actress for Haunted and, the 21st Female Flim Actor of the Year Awards in the category of Best Actress for An Old Lady.
7. Lee Jung Eun
Lee Jung Eun is a South Korean actress. Many of you may recognize her from the Academy Awards winner movie Parasite. She has acted in many popular dramas. She is one of the most versatile actresses in the South Korean Entertainment industry and has played many roles in a broad spectrum. She has won many awards so far, some of them are Scene Stealer Festival in the category of main prize for the television series Once Again, the Korean Culture and Entertainment Award in the category of Excellence Award, and Actress in Drama for Mr. Sunshine and Familiar Wife, and many more.
8. Kim Sun Young
Kim Sun Young is a famous face in the South Korean Entertainment industry. She can play a wide range of characters, showing her incredible acting skills and adaptability. She is known to be the most chaotic and sometimes loving mother kind of character in the drama. She has won many awards in her career so far: some of them are KBS Drama Awards in the category of Best Supporting Role for the drama Homemade Love Story, APAN Star Awards In the category of Best Supporting Actress for her role in Crash Landing on You and Backstreet Rookie, and many more.
9. Jang So Yeon
Jang So Yeon is a famous South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 2001, and since then, she has starred in many theaters, films, and dramas. Given her innocent visual, she often plays the role of a mother. She received the award in Best Supporting Role for the same. She was nominated for 2015 for the SBS Drama Awards in the category of Special Award and Actress in a Miniseries for her role in The Village: Achiara’s Secret and in 2019 for MBC Drama Awards in the category of Excellence Awards and Actress in a Monday Tuesday Miniseries for her role in Welcome 2 Life.
10. Yoon Yoo Sun
Yoon Yoo Sun is a South Korean actress. She debuted as a child actor in 1975, and after that, she acted in many films and dramas. She has won many awards in her career: some of them are the 25th Beaksang Arts Awards in the category of Best New Actress for her drama Land, the MBC Entertainment Award in the category of Top Excellence Award, and Actress in a Sitcom or Comedy for High Kick: revenge of Short Legged, and many more. She acted in many globally popular dramas such as She Was Pretty, Abyss, The Take of Nokdu, Jinxed at First, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, and many more.
