TV series
The Good Bad Mother
Overview
A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.
Details
- First air date
- 2023-04-26
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 14 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Network
- JTBC
- Production
- Film Monster, Drama House, SLL
- Country
- KR
- Original language
- KO
Cast
- Ra Mi-ran as Jin Young-soon
- Lee Do-hyun as Choi Kang-ho
- Ahn Eun-jin as Lee Mi-joo
- Yoo In-soo as Bang Sam-sik
- Choi Mu-sung as Song Woo-byeok
- Jung Woong-in as Oh Tae-soo
- Hong Bi-ra as Oh Ha-young
- Seo Yi-sook as Park Sung-ae
- Jang Won-young as Mr. Bang
- Kang Mal-geum as Jung Gum-ja
- Kim Won-hae as Son Yong-rak
- Park Bo-kyung as Yong-rak's Wife
Creators and crew
- Sim Na-yeon - Creator
- Bae Se-young - Creator
- Park Jun-seo - Executive Producer
- Sim Na-yeon - Director
- Bae Se-young - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1
After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Jin Young-soon raises her son with the aim of steering him away from a life of hardship like hers.
Episode 2
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
Episode 3
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
Episode 4
As Kang-ho recovers, he and Young-soon get closer. However, Young-soon later visits Seoul and witnesses unfavorable traces of Kang-ho's life.
Episode 5
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
Episode 6
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
Episode 7
Young-soon panics about the future after she receives scary news. Another sudden blow forces her to make hard decisions about herself and Kang-ho.
Episode 8
Young-soon pushes Kang-ho to the limits. She later finds a perplexing item from her son's old life. Mi-joo navigates her complex feelings around Kang-ho.
Episode 9
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
Episode 10
Young-soon prepares Kang-ho for a safer future. After a startling incident, Mi-joo and Kang-ho share a tender moment — further complicating their lives.
Episode 11
With Mi-joo by his side, Kang-ho finds out the truth after an alarming moment. Bang Sam-sik gets caught up in a dangerous situation.
Episode 12
After a frightening incident at the farm, Young-soon discovers more information. As Kang-ho proceeds with his plan, Mi-joo and Sam-sik follow suit.
Episode 13
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
Episode 14
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.
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