On this Children’s Day, celebrate family, friendship, and love with these heartwarming K-dramas that will bring both laughter and emotional moments.

1. The Good Bad Mother

• Cast: Ra Mi Ran, Lee Do Hyun, Ahn Eun Jin, Yoo In Soo
• Director: Shim Na Yeon
• Runtime: 60–70 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2023

This drama tells the touching story of Young Soon, a single mother who raises her son Kang Ho with tough love, aiming to provide him with a bright future. After a tragic accident causes Kang Ho to regress to his childhood, Young Soon must care for him again. Good Bad Mother beautifully portrays the deep bond between mother and son, showing how love and resilience can heal wounds.

2. Hi Bye, Mama!

• Cast: Kim Tae Hee, Lee Kyu Hyung, Go Bo Gyeol, Seo Woo Jin
• Director: Yoo Je Won
• Runtime: 70–85 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2020

This emotional drama follows Cha Yu Ri, a mother who gets a second chance to reunite with her daughter after dying in a tragic accident. With a limited amount of time to settle her unfinished business, Yu Ri witnesses her family’s life without her and rediscovers the love that binds them together.

3. Twinkling Watermelon

• Cast: Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, Shin Eun Soo
• Director: Son Jong Hyun
• Runtime: 60 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2023

Twinkling Watermelon follows Eun Gyeol, a young musician who stumbles upon a mysterious music store and travels back in time. There, he forms a band with teens from another era and connects with his younger father. This blend of fantasy and music is an uplifting experience, celebrating family secrets, friendship, and the transformative power of music.

4. Father is Strange

• Cast: Kim Young Chul, Kim Hae Sook, Lee Joon, Jung So Min, Lee Yu Ri
• Director: Lee Jae Sang
• Runtime: 60 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2017

This family drama revolves around the Byun family, whose lives change when a man claiming to be their long-lost son appears. With humor, romance, and family challenges, Father is Strange captures the joys and complexities of family life.

5. Reply 1988

• Cast: Hyeri, Park Bo Gum, Go Kyung Pyo, Ryu Jun Yeol, Lee Dong Hwi
• Director: Shin Won Ho
• Runtime: 90–110 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2015

Set in the late 1980s, Reply 1988 follows five friends navigating life, love, and family in a cozy Seoul neighborhood. Its nostalgic setting and genuine storytelling make it a perfect choice for Children’s Day.

6. 18 Again

• Cast: Kim Ha Neul, Yoon Sang Hyun, Lee Do Hyun
• Director: Ha Byung Hoon
• Runtime: 60–70 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2020

Based on the American film 17 Again, 18 Again follows Hong Dae Young, a middle-aged man who mysteriously transforms back into his 18-year-old body. As he reconnects with his wife and children, the drama explores themes of family, second chances, and understanding across generations.

7. Racket Boys

• Cast: Kim Sang Kyung, Oh Na Ra, Tang Jun Sang, Son Sang Yeon, Choi Hyun Wook
• Director: Jo Young Kwang
• Runtime: 60–70 minutes per episode
• Release Year: 2021

Centered on a group of young badminton players, Racket Boys captures teamwork, friendship, and perseverance as they face personal and family struggles while chasing their dreams.

These K-dramas offer a beautiful mix of family love, childhood memories, and heartwarming moments, making them perfect for watching on Children’s Day with your loved ones.

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