Can't Live Without You

Can't Live Without You (Korean: 그대없인 못살아; RR: Geudaeupin Motsalah) is a South Korean television series that aired on MBC from May 28 to November 16, 2012. The family drama consists of 110 episodes and was broadcast in the Monday to Friday 19:15 time slot.

Plot

The story centers on a family that has operated a porridge restaurant for over three decades, led by Jang In-Ja (Kim Hae-Sook) and Kim Poong-Gi (Joo Hyun). The family dynamic is complicated by past events, specifically the existence of Chi-Do (Do Ji-Han), a son born from an affair by Kim Poong-Gi. Despite the circumstances, Jang In-Ja chose to raise the boy as her own. The narrative explores the challenges faced by the family as they navigate personal conflicts, including the marital struggles of their eldest son, Sang-Do (Jo Yeon-Woo), and the sudden marriage plans of their second son, Min-Do (Park Yoo-Hwan).

Cast

Cast group photo — Cast members of the series.

Production

The series was directed by Choi Yi-Sub and written by Kim Sun-Young. It followed the drama Just Like Today and was succeeded by Here Comes Mr. Oh on November 19, 2012.