''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring

Kim Tae-hee Kim Tae-hee (; born 29 March 1980) is a South Korean actress. Considered one of South Korea's most beautiful actresses, she is best known for her roles in Korean dramas such as ''Stairway to Heaven'' (2003), ''Love Story in Harvard'' (2004), '' ...

Lee Kyu-hyung Lee Kyu-hyung (Korean: 이규형; born November 29, 1983) is a South Korean actor. Though primarily a musical actor, Lee has also appeared in a variety of Korean films and dramas. In 2017, Lee shot to fame with his portrayal of Yoo Han-yang in ...

, and

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. It aired on

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from February 22 to April 19, 2020.

Synopsis

Cha Yu-ri (

) has been a ghost since she died in a tragic accident five years ago. Through a

reincarnation Reincarnation, also known as rebirth or transmigration, is the philosophical or religious concept that the non-physical essence of a living being begins a new life in a different physical form or body after biological death. Resurrection is a ...

project, she is given the possibility to become human again if she succeeds in going back to her place within 49 days. However, her husband, Cho Gang-hwa (

), is now remarried. She has to choose between her own or her husband's happiness.

Cast

Main

as Cha Yu-ri : She becomes a lingering ghost after getting hit by a car while 9 months pregnant. After being taken to the hospital where her husband works, her daughter is able to be saved, however Yu-ri is unable to survive. Four years later, Yu-ri becomes human again after having an emotional outburst towards God for the tragedy that befell her, and is granted 49 days to regain her place as Gang-hwa's wife and her daughter's mother in order to be able to stay permanently. If she is unable to do so, she must willfully go to heaven and reincarnate. *

as Cho Gang-hwa : A well off doctor and former surgeon. After his wife's death, he begins to distance himself from reality, becoming depressed. He develops a trauma of surgery after losing his wife trying to save her. *

as Oh Min-jung : Gang-hwa's new wife, who later discovers Gang-hwa's true feelings and about Yu-ri's resurrection. Current mother figure of Yu-Ri's daughter Seo-Woo.

Supporting

Yu-ri's family and entourage

Seo Woo-jin Seo Woo-jin (Korean: 서우진; born 23 July 2015) is a South Korean child actor and model, who appeared in dramas such as ''The Light in Your Eyes'', ''VIP'' and '' Love with Flaws''. He is best known for his roles as Cho Seo-woo - daughter of ...

as Cho Seo-woo, Gang-Hwa and Yu-ri's daughter. **

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as teenager Cho Seo-woo (Ep. 16) *

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as Jeon Eun-sook, Yu-ri's mother. *

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as Cha Moo-poong, Yu-ri's father. *

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as Cha Yeon-ji, Yu-ri's little sister. *

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as Go Hyun-jung, Yu-ri's best friend. *

Yoon Sa-bong Yoon Sa-bong is a South Korean actress and singer. She made her debut in musical show "Nonsense" (2006). She also appeared in dramas, ''The Tale of Nokdu'', ''Love Returns'' and ''Hi Bye, Mama!''.Bong SA Biography and career She was born on Jun ...

as Mi Dong-daek, a shaman. * Lee Si-woo as Jang Pil-seung, an airline pilot.

People around Gang-hwa

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as Gye Geun-sang, Gang-hwa's best friend. *

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as Professor Jang, Gang-hwa's chief.

Ghosts at the ossuary

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as Jung Gwi-sun, died 7 years ago. *

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as Sung Mi-ja, Man-seok's wife died 55 years ago. *

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as Kwon Man-seok, Mi-ja's husband, died 56 years ago. *

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as Seo Bong-yeon, Pil-seung's mother who died 22 years ago. * Kim Dae-gon as Jang Dae-choon, Pil-seung's father who died 22 years ago. *

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as Jang Young-shim, Pil-seung's sister who died 22 years ago. * Lee Jae-woo as Kang Sang-bong, former baseball player who was murdered. *

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as Shim Geum-jae, died 6 years ago. *

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as Park Hye-jin, died 4 years ago. *

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as Mr.Choe

Special appearances

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as Park Hye-jin's mother * Yoo Yeon as Mi-so's mother *

Lee Joong-ok Lee Joong-ok (born 1979) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' Hell Is Other People'', '' Sketch'' and ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 South Korean television series starring Kim Tae-hee, Lee ...

as apartment ghost (Ep. 1 & 10) *

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as shaman (Ep. 4 & 10) *

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as Kim Pan-seok (Ep. 7 & 9) *

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as Baek Sam-dong (Ep. 7 & 9) *

Kim Seul-gi Kim Seul-ki also known as Kim Seul-gi (born October 10, 1991) is a South Korean actress who starred in many critically acclaimed dramas including '' Oh My Ghost'' (2015), '' Splash Love'' (2015), and '' The Guardians'' (2017). She is also a form ...

as Shin Soon-ae (Ep. 10) *

Yang Kyung-won Yang Kyung-won (; born 1981) is a South Korean actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''Vincenzo'', ''Crash Landing on You'', '' Arthdal Chronicles Part 1: The Children of Prophecy'' and ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2 ...

as an exorcist (Ep. 10–15)

Production

Early working title of the series is ''Goodbye Mom'' ().

and Bae Hae-seon have worked together in the SBS Drama

Yong-pal ''Yong-pal'' () is a 2015 South Korean drama series starring Joo Won, Kim Tae-hee, Chae Jung-an and Jo Hyun-jae. It aired on SBS from August 5 to October 1, 2015, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 18 episodes. Originally slated for 16 ep ...

in 2015.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Viewership

Notes

References

External links

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