''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020

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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 television series such as ''Stairway to Heaven'' (2003–2004), '' Love Story in Harvard ...

, Lee Kyu-hyung, and

Go Bo-gyeol Go Bo-gyeol (; born May 2, 1988) is a South Korean actress and model. She made her acting debut in 2011 film ''Turtles''. Career Go Bo-gyeol made her debut as an actress in 2011 movie ''Turtles''. Her TV series debut was '' Angel's Revenge'' ...

. It aired on tvN 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 Philosophy, philosophical or Religion, religious concept that the non-physical essence of a living being begins a new lifespan (disambiguation), lifespan in a different physical ...

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 ( Lee Kyu-hyung), 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. * Lee Kyu-hyung 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 o ...

as Cho Seo-woo, Gang-Hwa and Yu-ri's daughter. ** Park Jung-yeon as teenager Cho Seo-woo (Ep. 16) *

Kim Mi-kyung Kim Mi-kyung (; born October 14, 1963) is a South Korean actress. She is most active as a supporting actress in television dramas. Kim has been a member of the Yeonwoo Mudae theater company since 1985. Personal life On December 8, 2023, it ...

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

Park Soo-young Park Soo-young is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in dramas such as '' My Beautiful Bride'' (2015), '' Listen to Love'' (2016), ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 Korean drama, South Korean television series starr ...

as Cha Moo-poong, Yu-ri's father. * Kim Mi-soo as Cha Yeon-ji, Yu-ri's little sister. *

Shin Dong-mi Shin Dong-mi (; born September 13, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She made her debut as a theater actor in 1998. She started her career as a television actress in 2001 and later made her film debut in a supporting role in ''Don't Look Back'' ...

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

Yoon Sa-bong Yoon Sa-bong (; born June 5, 1980) 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!''. Biography and career S ...

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

People around Gang-hwa

Oh Eui-shik Oh Eui-shik (, born November 1, 1983) is a South Korean actor. Oh made his musical debut in 2006 and has since built up his acting skills in a number of plays and television drama. He is known for roles in television dramas such as '' Oh My Ghos ...

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

Ahn Nae-sang Ahn Nae-sang (; born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's ...

as Professor Jang, Gang-hwa's chief.

Ghosts at the ossuary

Ban Hyo-jung Ban Hyo-jung (; born November 27, 1942), birth name Ban Man-hee (), is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1964 with a bit part in Shin Sang-ok's film ''Rice'', and went on to a prolific career in television drama In fil ...

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

Bae Hae-sun Bae Hae-sun (; born May 8, 1974) is a South Korean film, television, musical, and stage actress. Bae made her debut in 1995 as an understudy in the play ''Gone with the Wind''. She gradually built her acting career by alternating between small ...

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. *

Park Eun-hye Park Eun-hye (; born February 21, 1977) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for starring in ''Jewel in the Palace'', which led to her popularity in China. She also played the lead role in the Taiwanese drama, ''Silence'', starring Vic ...

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. *

Shin Soo-yeon Shin Soo-yeon (; born 29 November 2004) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Hi Bye, Mama! ''Hi Bye, Mama!'' () is a 2020 Korean drama, South Korean television series starring Kim Tae-hee, Lee Ky ...

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

Bae Yoon-kyung Bae Yoon-kyung (; born January 22, 1993) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her lead roles in ''Joseon Beauty Pageant'' (2018) and '' The King's Affection'' (2021). She also appeared in dramas '' The Miracle We Met'' (2018), ' ...

as Park Hye-jin, died 4 years ago. * Shin Cheol-jin as Mr.Choe

Special appearances

Lee Ji-ha Lee Ji-ha (; born October 7, 1970) is a South Korean actress and model. She is known for her roles in dramas such as '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'', ''My Unfamiliar Family,'' '' Sweet Home'' and ''Squid Game,'' the latter gaining her interna ...

as Park Hye-jin's mother * Yoo Yeon as Mi-so's mother * Lee Joong-ok as apartment ghost (Ep. 1 & 10) * Lee Jung-eun as shaman (Ep. 4 & 10) *

Lee Dae-yeon Lee Dae-yeon (born November 13, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Film Television series Web series Theater Awards and nominations References External links Lee Dae-yeon at JR Entertainment * * * 19 ...

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

Lee Byung-joon Lee Byung-joon (; born January 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. Active in film, television and theater since 1985, Lee is best known for his supporting roles in '' A Bloody Aria'' (2006), '' Highway Star'' (2007), and ''Eye for an Eye'' (2008) ...

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

Kim Seul-gi Kim Seul-gi (; born October 10, 1991) is a South Korean actress. She is known for starring in the television series ''Oh My Ghost (South Korean TV series), Oh My Ghost'' (2015) and ''Splash Splash Love, Splash Love'' (2015), as well as the fil ...

as Shin Soon-ae (Ep. 10) * Yang Kyung-won 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 1 ...

in 2015.

Original soundtrack

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Part 4

Part 5

Viewership

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