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My Kids Give Me a Headache
Childless Comfort is a 2012 South Korean television series, starring Lee Soon-jae, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Dong-geun and Uhm Ji-won. It is about three generations of the Ahn family who are all living in one house in the suburbs of Seoul, and how they deal with the societal discrimination that their smart and highly educated, eldest granddaughter faces, when she became a single mother. It aired on cable channel jTBC from October 27, 2012 to March 17, 2013 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:50 for 39 episodes. The series received consistently solid ratings, and its January 26, 2013 episode reached 7.955%, breaking the previous record of Reply 1997 to become the highest viewership ratings that a drama has received on Korean cable. It went on to break its own record for the February 24 episode, with another cable drama all-time rating high of 10.715%.
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Plot Summary
A stressed-out mother struggles to maintain her sanity amidst the chaos of raising her rambunctious children. Her life takes a humorous turn when she discovers an unusual method to cope with the daily mayhem. This comedy explores the universal challenges and absurdities of modern parenting.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its comedic performances and relatable portrayal of parental exhaustion, though some found the humor occasionally uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sharp comedic timing and relatable parenting scenarios.
Appreciated the performances of the lead actors, particularly their ability to find humor in stressful situations.
Some critics noted that the plot felt a bit predictable at times.
Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the relatable depiction of the challenges of raising children. Many found the cast's chemistry and comedic performances to be a highlight, though a portion of viewers wished for more originality in the storyline.
Fun Fact
While the film is titled 'My Kids Give Me a Headache,' the original working title during production was 'Parental Advisory'.
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