The emotional turmoil unfolds in tvN’s latest drama 'Mom's Friend's Son' as actress Park Ji-young’s character learns about Jung So-min’s battle with stomach cancer.
In the 10th episode aired on the 15th, Park Ji-young’s character, Nam Mi-sook, discovers that the character Bae Seok-ryu had undergone stomach cancer surgery three years prior in the United States. Nam Mi-sook’s reaction is one of anger as she exclaims, "How could you hide something like this?" Bae Seok-ryu explains that revealing her illness would only worry her parents, highlighting her desire to protect them.
The intense scene escalates as Nam Mi-sook expresses despair over her daughter’s suffering, recalling the deep bond they share since birth. Amid tears, Bae Seok-ryu apologizes, while Nam Mi-sook confronts the notion that they, as parents, should have known about their child's struggles regardless of perceived inadequacies. This poignant exchange emphasizes a mother’s unconditional love and the fear of losing a child to illness.
As the plot thickens, the audience is drawn into a raw narrative filled with familial bonds and the weight of secrets.