The Good Bad Mother: Season 1
The Good Bad Mother is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Shim Na-yeon and starring Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-hyun, Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo In-soo, and Choi Moo-sung. The drama and comedy series follows Young Soon, a single mother and pig farmer who raised her son Kang Ho alone. Despite her love for him, her strict parenting caused Kang Ho to view her as a bad mother. As an adult, Kang Ho grew up to become an ambitio
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Young Soon is a single mother and pig farmer who raised her son Kang Ho alone through strict parenting.
- Kang Ho viewed his mother as a bad mother because of her strict upbringing.
- As an adult, Kang Ho became a cold-hearted and ambitious prosecutor who kept his distance from his mother.
- An unexpected and tragic accident occurs that leaves Kang Ho with the mind of a child and forces him to return home.
Season overview
The Good Bad Mother is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Shim Na-yeon and starring Ra Mi-ran, Lee Do-hyun, Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo In-soo, and Choi Moo-sung. The drama and comedy series follows Young Soon, a single mother and pig farmer who raised her son Kang Ho alone. Despite her love for him, her strict parenting caused Kang Ho to view her as a bad mother. As an adult, Kang Ho grew up to become an ambitious, cold-hearted prosecutor and kept his distance from his mother. However, an unexpected and tragic accident occurs, leaving him with the mind of a child. This sudden turn of events forces him to return home and embark on a journey with his mother to heal their fractured relationship.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Apr 26, 2023 · 80 min
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
Apr 27, 2023 · 70 min
Filled with childhood resentment, Choi Kang-ho navigates his career with ruthless ambition — later approaching Young-soon with a cruel motive.
Episode 3
May 3, 2023 · 69 min
A shocking accident leaves Kang-ho's outlook uncertain. Young-soon takes him home and seizes an opportunity for redemption.
Episode 4
May 4, 2023 · 72 min
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
May 10, 2023 · 64 min
After retuning home, Lee Mi-joo encounters Kang-ho in his new condition. Young-soon faces aggression from an unrelenting neighbor.
Episode 6
May 11, 2023 · 72 min
Kang-ho experiences a mysterious attack. Mi-joo finds an fortuitous business opportunity. The town convenes to rally against Young-soon.
Episode 7
May 17, 2023 · 65 min
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
May 18, 2023 · 64 min
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
May 24, 2023 · 60 min
Young-soon and Kang-ho go through recollections of Kang-ho's past — discovering another side to his story.
Episode 10
May 25, 2023 · 69 min
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
May 31, 2023 · 72 min
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
Jun 1, 2023 · 63 min
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
Jun 7, 2023 · 63 min
Mi-joo and Sam-sik risk their safety to track down a key witness. Young-soon finds support from her friends.
Episode 14
Jun 8, 2023 · 71 min
Kang-ho enacts his final plan to take down Oh Tae-soo. Young-soon gives Kang-ho and Mi-joo her blessings.