Overview of Hi Bye, Mama!
‘Hi Bye, Mama!’ is a Korean drama directed by Yoo Je-won and features Kim Tae-hee, Lee Kyu-hyung and Go Bo-gyeol in the lead roles. The drama follows the story of Cha Yu-ri, a woman who died while pregnant with her daughter, Cho Seo-woo. Despite passing away, Yu-ri decides to stay on Earth as a ghost to watch over her daughter and husband, Jo Gang-hwa, who is left to raise their child alone. The series explores themes of love, loss, and the importance of closure.
Profile
- Drama: Hi Bye Mama
- Director: Yoo Je-won
- Writer: Kwon Hye-joo
- Network: tvN
- Episodes: 16
- Release Date: February 22 – April 19, 2020
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Cast
Main
Cha Yu-ri is a central character in the drama. Her life was cut short when she died while pregnant with Seo-woo.
Despite passing away, Yu-ri couldn’t bear to leave her daughter behind and chose to stay on Earth as a spirit to watch over her family. She is a determined, independent, and selfless character who is deeply devoted to her loved ones. Throughout the show, Yu-ri struggles to come to terms with her own death and the impact it has had on her family.
As a ghost, Yu-ri initially struggles to come to terms with her new form and her inability to interact with the physical world. However, she is determined to make the most of her remaining time on Earth and tries to help those around her in any way she can. Yu-ri’s character arc is a poignant exploration of grief, loss, and the enduring power of love.
Gang-hwa’s struggles with his wife’s death and his responsibilities as a single father are a central part of his character arc. Through the course of the show, he learns to open up and express his emotions more, coming to terms with his loss and finding closure.
Go Bo-gyeol as Oh Min-jung
Oh Min-jung is the second wife of Gang-hwa and the stepmother of Seo-woo. She has a close relationship with Seo-woo, becoming a loving and caring stepmother to the young girl.
Synopsis
Cha Yu-ri was a young woman who was living happily with her husband Cho Gang-hwa. However, an unexpected incident happened and she died while 9 months pregnant with her daughter, Cho Seo-woo. Her husband was left to raise their daughter alone. Despite her passing, Yu-ri couldn’t bear to leave her little girl behind and chose to stay on Earth as a spirit to watch over her.
For five long years, Yu-ri observed Seo-woo growing as a ghost by living with them. One day, she discovered that Seo-woo could see her, and this revelation shook her to her core. She knew that her daughter’s ability to see ghosts will put her in danger. Yu-ri was very worried and felt like she had to find a way to keep her daughter safe. She cried a lot because she felt very sad and helpless. Her tears fell like rain, and the skies darkened with grief and it started to rain harder. Then, something miraculous happened. Yu-ri felt a strange sensation on her skin, and the snow on her shoulder melted away.
It was then Yu-ri realised that she had become human again. With the help of a reincarnation project, Yu-ri was given 49 days to live as a human once more. Moreover, she was granted a second chance in life, but it came with a daunting task. She must reclaim her rightful place as her husband’s wife and her daughter’s mother. Success would mean that she could remain alive and be with her family. However, it seemed like an impossible task, especially since her husband had remarried another woman by that time.
Ending Explained
Yu-ri tells Gang-hwa that she must leave after she completes her 49 days. She explains that if she stays, her daughter Seo-woo will continue to see ghosts for the rest of her life. Gang-hwa is shocked by this revelation, and he also learns that Yu-ri is reluctant to return to her original place as his wife. Gang-hwa’s second wife, Min-jung, has ended things with him.
Yu-ri creates a to-do list of promises and things she wants to do before she leaves. She takes the remaining ghosts out to dinner and then goes on a camping trip with her family. During the trip, she realizes that it would not have worked out between Gang-hwa and Min-jung, so she couldn’t blame herself for their failed relationship.
Min-jung writes a letter to Yu-ri to say goodbye and promises to take care of Seo-woo. The next morning, Yu-ri says goodbye to Seo-woo and leaves.
Theme
‘Hi Bye, Mama!’ portrays the enduring power of love, and the pain of loss by depicting the profound connections that exist within families and between couples. Through the characters of Yu-ri and Gang-hwa, the show explores the intense emotions that come with losing a loved one, and the ways in which love can endure even beyond death.
The character of Cha Yu-ri, who chooses to remain as a ghost to watch over her family, is a testament to the power of a mother’s love. Despite being unable to physically care for her daughter, she continues to watch over her and guide her through life. Gang-hwa’s love for his wife, despite her passing, is also a testament to the power of love in the face of loss.
The show also discusses the importance of closure, as the characters are forced to confront their past traumas and grudges. Through their journey towards closure, the characters must come to terms with the decisions they have made in their lives and find a way to move on.
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Interesting Facts about Hi Bye, Mama!
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The actresses in ‘Hi Bye, Mama!’ Kim Tae-hee and Bae Hae-seon earlier worked together in the SBS Drama ‘Yong-pal’ in 2015.
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The director of ‘Hi Bye, Mama!’ previously helmed the 2015 television series ‘Oh My Ghost’, which was based on the same story of the drama and actors Lee Jung-eun and Kim Seul-gi played the same roles in that show.
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