Wonderful Mama
Wonderful Mama (Korean: 원더풀 마마) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from April 13 to September 22, 2013. The series was broadcast during the Saturday and Sunday 20:40 time slot, spanning 48 episodes.
Plot
The story centers on Yoon Bok-hee, a wealthy private moneylender who discovers she has early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As her health declines, she faces the challenge of preparing her three children for adulthood and independence. The narrative also follows Jang Hoon-nam, a man who lost his parents at a young age and carries a strong sense of responsibility while caring for his deaf older brother. Hoon-nam eventually crosses paths with Yoon's eldest daughter, Ko Young-chae, a designer known for her vanity and arrogance. Despite their initial conflicts, the two eventually develop a romantic relationship.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast, including:
- Bae Jong-ok as Yoon Bok-hee
- Jung Yu-mi as Ko Young-chae
- Jung Gyu-woon as Jang Hoon-nam
- Kim Ji-suk as Ko Young-soo
- Park Bo-gum as Ko Young-joon
Production
The series was directed by Yoon Ryoo-hae and written by Park Hyeon-ju. It occupied the SBS weekend time slot following the conclusion of My Love, Madame Butterfly and was succeeded by Passionate Love in October 2013.