Not Others ~ Mother-Daughter Chaos With Amusing Chemistry

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“Not Others” is a 2023 Korean drama series, with 12 episodes, categorized as Romance and Comedy-Drama; based on a webtoon of the same name, and streaming on Viki (free) and Hulu. (Per Wikipedia: A second season is scheduled for release in 2025.) SUMMARY: A teenager got pregnant and had to shoulder the full responsibility for child-rearing. She wasn’t bitter. However, when her daughter grew up, mother and daughter did constantly butt heads about LIFE!
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Not Others ~ Mother-Daughter Chaos With Amusing Chemistry

"Not Others" is a 2023 Korean drama, 12 episodes, categorized as Romance and Comedy-Drama; based on a webtoon of the same name, streaming on Viki and Hulu..

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[JinnyGoesKrazy]

een pregnancy is usually portrayed with either heavy tragedy or pure comedy, but this show finds a balance in between. Kim Eun-Mi doesn’t have a dramatic meltdown or endless pity moments—she just keeps going. That choice felt honest. I also appreciated the nuance in her relationship with her daughter. They fight, yes, but it’s not toxic. It’s two people who love each other but see the world very differently. Kim Jin-Hee’s demotion storyline was particularly frustrating—how often do we see people punished for doing the right thing, just to protect the image of a broken system? The show made that point well without preaching. The writing was sometimes too coincidental (running into her boss like that?), but the characters kept it grounded. I’m curious to see if season two will lean more into workplace drama or keep the focus on their bond.

 

[dorothygarcia31]

I liked it. It made me laugh and feel kind of emotional, too. The mom and daughter were always arguing, but it was funny and not too serious. I liked the beach scene where guys just walked away when they saw the kid. That felt real. I also liked how the daughter was strong and doing police work, even if she made mistakes. I hope in season two they become closer.

 

[JadeSepter]

This series reminded me of Reply 1988 in the way it handles familial bonds with light-hearted conflict and emotional depth. The mother, Eun-Mi, is portrayed without shame or regret, and that’s rare. Usually, single moms in dramas are pitiful or sidelined. Here, she’s a full character with flaws and humor. I admit, the workplace drama with Jin-Hee felt weaker, especially the demotion twist. It’s a trope I’ve seen before, but the way the team treated her added a layer of realism. Workplace grudges don’t vanish easily. I’m hoping the next season gives her more moments of growth and lets her build trust with her team.

 

[GlamMOM]

As a mother, I related deeply to Kim Eun-Mi. Raising a child alone is never easy, and the show doesn’t sugarcoat it. What struck me most is how she stayed devoted to her daughter, even when her efforts weren’t recognized. That felt very personal to me. We don’t parent for rewards, but it hurts when your love feels invisible. The scene where Jin-Hee gets demoted and hides it from her mom made my chest tighten. I’ve had moments where my child didn’t tell me something serious, thinking they were protecting me. That silence says so much. This series understands what it means to be a mother—not just biologically, but emotionally.