If you’re well into your career, had your high school reunion a decade ago, and are looking for a K‑Drama that feels made for you, this one’s it! Here are three reasons why “Don’t Call Me Ma’am” hits for women who have kids, want kids, enjoy their careers, or are navigating a mid-career switch and need a relatable drama to sink into.
#1 The Mid‑Career (and Life) Knowledge
This isn’t your typical K‑Drama about first loves. The story follows three women in their 40s, each at a different stage of life.
Na Jeong is a former home‑shopping star who gave it all up for motherhood, Joo Young is a top professional in the art world but facing a silent struggle with infertility and intimacy, and Il Ri is a stylish magazine editor who still hasn’t found “the one.”
All three are experiencing those been-there-done-that-so-what’s-next middle-life situations, and we are right there along for the ride.
#2 It’s an Empowerment Pep Rally
These career women aren’t about to settle down and slow down—quite the opposite. They are living their lives, and they plan on living it fully. If they’re tired of something, they switch it up.
Their age means they don’t have time for a pity party, but they do have plenty of time to rewrite their stories, starting right now. They dust off old ambitions, recognize that success isn’t the same as fulfillment, and face intimate struggles head-on. For these women, the answer to “Can I?” is a resounding, “Yes. Yes, you can.”
#3 Women-Centered Topics Get a Highlight
The best part is this show dives into topics midlife women actually face: infertility, a sexless marriage, career breaks, and deferred ambition.
Joo Young’s professional success masks her personal struggles. Na Jeong’s journey from big shot to mom life and back is one we can all root for. And Il Ri reminds us that climbing the ladder doesn’t automatically mean you’ve arrived.
These storylines are both relatable and heartwarming—and might even make you laugh at how real it all feels.
Final Word
If you’re somewhere between “Wow, I’ve got so much going on” and “Wait, when did I become like this?” this show may just be your next appointment television binge.
Catch “Don’t Call Me Ma’am” on KOCOWA every Monday and Tuesday, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. It’s funny, heartwarming, and downright relatable—don’t miss it!
