The Good Bad Mother - Season 1

Season 1

A single mom who has been widowed at a young age, Yeong-soon runs a pig farm, and raises her son Kang-ho by herself. She becomes a "bad mother" - hard on her son because she doesn't want him to grow up penniless nor powerless. Thanks to her discipline, Kang-ho grows up to be a prominent prosecutor, but loses his memory due to an unfortunate accident and becomes a 7-year-old again. Young-soon decides to become a "bad mother" again for Kang-ho in this comforting and touching comedy series that tracks the journey of recovery between mother and son.

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Episodes14

DatesApr 26, 2023 - Jun 8, 2023

Episodes

Season 1Episode 179 min

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.

Apr 26, 2023

Season 1Episode 269 min

Episode 2

Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.

Apr 27, 2023

Season 1Episode 370 min

Episode 3

A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.

May 3, 2023

Season 1Episode 470 min

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.

May 4, 2023

Season 1Episode 570 min

Episode 5

After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.

May 10, 2023

Season 1Episode 670 min

Episode 6

Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.

May 11, 2023

Season 1Episode 770 min

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.

May 17, 2023

Season 1Episode 870 min

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.

May 18, 2023

Season 1Episode 970 min

Episode 9

Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.

May 24, 2023

Season 1Episode 1070 min

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.

May 25, 2023