KDrama Review: Mother (2018)

Assalamualaikum and hi everyone. I would like to skip a post about my Korea exchange student program for a while. Because I cannot wait any longer to make a review on this drama.

The rate on google is 9.2/11. But personally, for me, it's 15/10. This drama definitely going to be one of my favorite drama ever. I'm not that type of person who loves family genre type of drama. I'm more into a romantic comedy, fantasy or crime.

The story

This story is about Kang Soojin, a bird researcher and enthusiast who became a temporary school teacher. While she became a homeroom teacher she was concerned with one of her student Kim Hye Na, who seems to be a little unorganized and sometimes her body was bruised all over. Soojin tries to befriend with her to help her even though Soojin has no interest in kids. Hye Na was brutally abused by her mother's boyfriend.

One night, Soojin went to Hye Na house to return her notebook that was left in Soojin's house. Before she gets to the house door she notices a moving black plastic bag. Hye Na was left outside and tied in a plastic bag. After seeing this, Soojin "kidnap" Hye Na to help her run away from her family. She changed Hye Na's name to Yon Bok and she became Yon Bok's mother. This story basically shows how Soojin and Hye Na was on run away because they are wanted by the police.

There's a lot more story to this drama that I do not want to spoil it to you guys. There are reasons why instead of seeking help from police Soojin just take her away illegally that you can only find out watching this drama.

Main Character

Yon Bok or Hye Na character was acted by Heo Yool was well portrayed. Despite her young age, I think she really did well. I was amazed by her acting as if she went through all those hardships. Hye Na / Yon Bok character was the one drive me into this drama. Kang Soojin was acted by Lee Bo Young, nothing to say much about her because she is a good actress.

Drama Messages

This drama also sent a lot of messages to the viewer. It shows how child abuse can consequence someone's life. It also shows how a broken family can harm their child emotionally and physically. The drama also gives a glance on mental illness that has been portrayed very well by Hye Na and her mother's boyfriend.

The most important messages that I can see in this drama is a mother's love towards their child. Being adopted doesn't mean biological parents hate their own child. Not every parent have an amazing life to keep their child by their sides. This drama shows a very strong message on foster mother's love towards their adopted child. Even the child is not from their own womb but their loves toward the child are much bigger. They are willing to go through a rough path to raise their adopted child.

I literally cried on each episode. This drama is so good I don't know if I am not aware of this drama or people don't really notice this drama internationally. This drama has won few awards in Korea so this a guaranteed a worth it drama to watch. I know I'm a year late to review this but I'm still doing it just because how good it is.

Have you guys watched this drama? What was the saddest part for you? If you haven't make sure to watch it! Share with me and let's cry together hahaha. See you guys in the next entry. Byee~