My Kids Give Me a Headache(2012)

My Kids Give Me a Headache is a 2012 South Korean drama following three generations of the Ahn family living together in suburban Seoul. When the eldest granddaughter becomes a single mother, the household confronts the social stigma and discrimination she faces in Korean society. Starring Lee Soon-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Dong-geun, and Uhm Ji-won, the series balances family warmth with sharp social commentary on motherhood and class prejudice. It aired on jTBC from October 2012 to March 2013 across 39 episodes, becoming a cultural phenomenon. The drama shattered cable television records, with its February 2013 episode reaching 10.715% viewership—the highest rating ever recorded for a Korean cable drama at that time. The show's success reflected audiences' hunger for stories that challenge traditional family structures and societal expectations.