Working Mom, a humorous and heartwarming Korean drama series, aired on Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) in 2008 and is a narrative centered on the trials and tribulations of a modern Korean woman, striving to balance her roles as a professional and a mother. Developed by the acclaimed Seoul Broadcasting System, Working Mom chronicles the life of Choi Ga-young, a diligent and hard-working woman, who is facing the struggle to manage her dual roles of being a mother and a career-oriented woman. The storyline thrives on illustrating the trials and tribulations of a contemporary woman navigating through the modern norms and expectations of society.
Choi Ga-young is portrayed as a very talented and ambitious woman formidably competent in her work as a marketing executive in a top fashion company. However, she realizes that a full-time professional career begins to interfere with her responsibilities as a mother to her young child. This realization compels her to resign abruptly from her job to become a stay-at-home mom.
The narrative rhythm of Working Mom takes a complex turn when her husband, Park Jae-sung, loses his high-paid job. The resultant financial compulsions push her on a quest to reclaim her professional life, encountering numerous challenges alongside. The series beautifully captures the cobweb of difficulties and dilemmas that wrap around her life, testing her resilience and grit.
As the series unfolds, the viewers see Ga-young grappling with issues, both big and small, on the hectic battlefield of Seoul
Working Mom is a series that ran for 2 seasons (17 episodes) between December 14, 2009 and on Seoul Broadcasting System
