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The Good Bad Mother (2023)

Korean · Drama / Comedy · 68 min · 15
★ 8.9 Early — still settling 200 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 26 Apr 2023
Page updated 27 Sept 2026

The Good Bad Mother is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.

The verdict

The Good Bad Mother ranked near the top of that week's Korean series crop. It's sitting at 8.9/10 on TMDB across 200 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 68 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.

Why
It rates 8.9/10 on 200 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you want plot momentum over character work
Best for
An episode-a-night rhythm

Story

A tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child – forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.

Good to know

Runtime~68 min per episode
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama / Comedy
LanguageKorean
Best screenStream at home

Director

Sim Na-yeon

Cast

Ra Mi-ran
Ra Mi-ran
Jin Young-soon
Lee Do-hyun
Lee Do-hyun
Choi Kang-ho
Ahn Eun-jin
Ahn Eun-jin
Lee Mi-joo
Yoo In-soo
Yoo In-soo
Bang Sam-sik
Choi Mu-sung
Choi Mu-sung
Song Woo-byeok
Jung Woong-in
Jung Woong-in
Oh Tae-soo

Where to watch in South Korea

NetflixTVING

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is The Good Bad Mother worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.9/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean drama with a comedy streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch The Good Bad Mother?
You can stream The Good Bad Mother in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
Is The Good Bad Mother family friendly?
The Good Bad Mother is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Good Bad Mother in?
The Good Bad Mother is a Korean series (Drama / Comedy).
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