3 Times K-Drama Mother-In-Laws Stole The Show

Beloved K-drama mother-in-laws that we fell in love with

By Anadya Narain Updated April 30, 2025 6:56 PM

3 Times K-Drama Mother-In-Laws Stole The Show

K-drama mothers-in-law are in a league of their own. Whether they’re stirring up drama or secretly rooting for the main couple, these unforgettable women have given us some of the most iconic and heartwarming moments on screen. Here’s a look at some of the most iconic mother-in-law characters in K-drama land.

Hwang Jin-yi in Strong Girl Bong Soon

Shim Hye-jin’s role as Hwang Jin-yi in Strong Girl Bong Soon stole the hearts of viewers by being extremely supportive and encouraging of her daughter’s relationship. The drama is about Bong-soon who gets hired as a bodyguard to Min-hyuk, a video game company’s CEO. When she finds herself falling in love with the CEO, she gets torn between him and her childhood crush, Guk-doo.

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Cha Yeon-hwa in Perfect Marriage Revenge

Lee Mi-sook plays the role of a no nonsense mother in law named Cha Yeon-hwa in this drama. She sees through other people’s fake demeanour and doesn’t shy away from calling out abusive behaviour. Han Yi-ju gets in a fatal car accident, but later wakes up and finds herself back in the past. She vows to take revenge on her adopted family by breaking off her engagement.

Jeon Bong-ae in Queen of Tears

Not only does she treat her daughter in law like her own daughter, she also tries her best to protect her son’s relationship while maintaining a good relationship with her unscrupulous in-laws. The drama is about the queen of department stores and the prince of supermarkets who are going through marital crisis, until love miraculously begins to bloom in their lives again.