Favorite Ahjummas in K-drama that we adore
K-dramas are always enjoyable when they have veteran actors who know how to add pizzazz and depth to the series and movies. These women have been acting for years, and continue to bring their A+ game to every role they play. Sometimes they get under our skin or make us cry, but that is just part of what makes them great. ..
Ahjussis and ahjummas are a key part of any Kdrama fan’s life. If you’re not aware of the term, this basically refers to middle-aged men and women, those who are likely married and have a wealth of experience behind them.
Our love and hate relationship with them depend on their character in each drama. Sometimes we cheer for them, while other times we want them dead – pronto! Here are our favorite ahjummas; let us know which of their characters charmed you!
Lee Il Hwa
Lee Il Hwa has been in the industry for more than two decades. She is most likely to play the stressed-out, complicated mom or ex-wife with too much to handle but loves her children so much. She has been awarded for her supporting roles in Good Manager (2017), Witch’s Court (2017), and Mother’s Third Marriage (2018).
Jang Young Nam
She is not a stranger to the die-hard K-drama fans of the shows like The Devil Judge (2021), It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020), Find Me in Your memory (2020), Nobody Knows (2020) and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. ..
She is a powerful and evil woman who will do anything to achieve her goals. She is the mother of a male-driven career, and she has won various awards for best-supporting actress.
Kim Sun-young
In every K-drama, there seems to be a new and exciting character who always brightens up the screen. In The Guardians (2017), Park Ji-hye’s character is both badass and keeps one glued to the screen.
She is an actress, comedian, and writer who has won awards for her roles in Kkondae Intern (2020), Backstreet Rookie (2020), Crash Landing on You (2019), and Homemade Love Story (2020).
Nam Gi Ae
She is most likely to play a character that is suspicious and full of secrets. She is exceptionally fancy and handles herself with grace and elegance but beneath all the glamour are nerves of steel.
Her notable roles are in Thirty Nine (2022), Artificial City (2021), Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021), Confession (2019), and Chimera (2021).
Yoon Yoo-sun
She’s a bit of a hothead who can be difficult to get along with, but she’s also fiercely loyal and protective of those she cares for. She excels at pretending to be calm but will snap at you in a hot minute.
She has appeared in various dramas, including Jinxed at first (2022), Welcome to Wedding Hell (2022), Love Scene Number (2021), The Tale of Nokdu (2019), Abyss (2019), The Birth of a Nation (2021) and Tomorrow (2022).
Hwang Young Hee
She is a popular K-drama actress who has appeared in over 40 dramas. Recently, she starred in The Law Café (2022), Todays Webtoon (2022), Jinxed at First (2022), Youth of May (2021), When the Camellia Blooms (2019) and The King: Eternal Monarch (2020). ..
Kim Mi-Kyung
She has been in the industry since 1985 and has taken up the roles of our favourite K-drama on-screen mother through the years. She appears in dramas including Remarriage and Desires (2022), Welcome to Wedding Hell (2022), Forecasting Love and Weather (2022), When I was the Most Beautiful (2020), and What is Love (2020), among others.
Kim Hae-sook
Kim Hae-sook is a well-known actress and mother who has been in the spotlight for her work in the Korean Wave film industry. She has acted in various mother roles and is well known for always delivering top-tier performance.
K-drama fans may remember her mother’s roles in the dramas Start-Up (2020), Autumn in My Heart (2000), Winter Sonata (2002), Summer Scent (2003), Spring waltz (2006), or as the villain queen in Under the Queens Umbrella (2022). ..
In 2012, she starred in the movie The Thieves, and her performance was amazing. However, some of her other roles have been less well-received. For example, in the 2012 movie The Thieves, she played a hardened bandit who was always chewing gum. Some people found this role to be vulgar and offensive.
Ye Soo-Jung
Soo Hong’s mother is a kind and compassionate woman who is always there for her son. She is also an iconic mother in movies and series, playing important roles in Save the Green Planet (2003), Secret (2009), The Cage (2017), The End of the World (2013), Stranger (2017), and Search: WWW (2019).
Lee Jung-Eun
Jung-Eun, a veteran actress, is a versatile talent deserving of a standing ovation.
Since her breakout role in the award-winning film Parasite (2019), Hallyu actress Yoo Ji-hye has become a household name in South Korea. Her unique ability to inject authenticity and familiarity into every role she plays has made her characters relatable and popular.
She is known for her roles in the following films and series for which she has received various awards, The Light in Your Eyes (2019), Hommage (2022), Mr Sunshine (2018), Familiar Wife (2018), Once Again (2020), When the Camellia Blooms (2019), and has been nominated several times for her role in Juvenile Justice (2022).
K-dramas are a popular genre of television programming in South Korea. They typically deal with the lives of people in Seoul, and often explore the relationships between friends, family, and work. Ahjummas (a type of religious figure) are often featured in these dramas. So far, our favourite Ahjummas in K-dramas are Park Seo Joon and Park Hae Jin. Both actors have great chemistry on screen, and their characters are very relatable. We can’t wait to see what else they will bring to the table in the future!
