Our Favorite K-Drama Moms (Aka "Eommas")
No K-Drama will ever be complete without the reassuring presence of at least one beloved “eomma” to cheer on our oppas and eonnies
When the lead protagonist of a K-Drama gets into trouble, you can always count on his or her eomma (mom) or eomoni (mother) to provide warmth, comfort and beautiful pieces of advice.
Just like in real life, these K-Drama moms are not perfect. In true "Asian mom” fashion, they can be cold at times and would nag at the son or daughter but are always looking out for their children’s best interest.
As one navigates the world of K-Dramas, we always come across familiar faces who evoke maternal care and love. We list down K-Dramaland’s favorite eommas who are always comforting to see.
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Kim Mi-kyung
Kim Mi-kyung is a notable South Korean actress born on October 14, 1963. She played as the caring mom of Sung Deok-Mi (Park Min-young) on “Her Private Life” with a secret she has kept in her heart that emotionally burdened her. Thankfully, this eomma received the forgiveness she deserved in the drama. Kim Mi-kyung’s recent works include the much talked-about feminist movie “Kim Ji-Young:1982” and hit dramas “Hi, Bye Mama!” and “VIP.” She was also a cast member of “Yong Pal,” “It’s Okay, That’s Love” and “The Heirs.”
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Lee Jeong-eun
After watching the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite,” Lee Jeong-eun became even more recognizable. The 50-year-old actress, a Theater and Film graduate at Hanyang University, sent chills down our spine with her odd housekeeper role on “Parasite.” While viewers are in awe of her performance in the film, she captivated the public’s hearts with her role as a caring adoptive mom of Nam Joo-hyuk on “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo.” She also sent us sobbing as a protective mom of Baek Sol-hee (Song Ha-yoon) on “Fight For My Way” who secretly cleaned up the garbage so her daughter wouldn’t have to at a party. Her recent projects include “A Piece of Your Mind,” “Hell is Other People,” and “When the Camellia Blooms.”
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Jang Hye-jin
Another alumnus of the award-winning black comedy film “Parasite,” 44-year-old actress Jang Hye-jin hails from Busan in South Korea. In the movie “Parasite,” she’s the mother in the scheming family coping with their poverty any way she can. However, in the megahit drama “Crash Landing On You,” she played a proud, glamorous North Korean mom who only want the best for her daughter. As evident in her recent acting projects, Jang Hye-jin can definitely nail her role either as an impoverished or upscale mom with a heart.
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Kim Yeo-jin
Kim Yeo-jin is another reliable South Korean actress who can play the role of a stern but loving eomma. In real life, she is also known as an activist. She made her acting debut in a stage play called “What Do Women Live For” in 1995. She recently played Jo Yi-seo’s (Kim Da-mi) mother on “Itaewon Class.” Her recent works include Netflix’s “Extracurricular,” “Meow, the Secret Boy,” and “My Secret Terrius.”
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Enjoy binge-watching your favorite K-Dramas with your very own mom and appreciate all the love and selfless service mothers across the world unconditionally give.
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