My Mister

In a city that often feels imposingly indifferent, the strain of daily life is constant and quiet. Park Dong-hoon, a worn but principled middle aged man, crosses paths with Lee Ji-an, a young woman trying to steady her footing in a world that keeps asking more from her than it offers. What begins as small acts of shelter and practical help gradually softens into a real bond built on mutual respect rather than obligation. They learn to listen when the other is tired, to share space without crowding, and to find warmth in ordinary routines instead of grand gestures. The show limits big melodrama and lets two weary souls discover solace in a steady, patient connection.

Created by Park Hae-young and Kim Won-seok and directed by Kim Won-seok, My Mister arrived in 2018 as an original screenplay that pairs sharp urban realism with intimate character work.

The show drew attention for its restrained pace and empathetic portrayal of hardship, turning Lee IU from a pop star into a recognized dramatic actor in Korea. Its quiet scenes and focus on everyday kindness helped shape conversations about loneliness and class in contemporary society.

Critically the series is praised for its humane approach to flawed people and the subtle way it treats mentorship and mutual care. It centers on loneliness, the value of quiet solidarity, and how small, honest connections can change a life, a point reinforced by an 8.533/10 average from 181 votes.