If one thing could have been better, it is the show's handling of its characters. If other dramas are all about larger-than-life situations, 'My Little Baby' is about the gravity of every day 'drama' and this makes it a light, but engrossing series. While it does not go deep into the exploration of its themes, there is a lot for audiences to relate to here. The drama also delivers some refreshing social commentary and some of its parenting-related topics are surprisingly honest. There is no shortage of slapstick comedy, outrageous, but not soapy situations and due to the late night time slot, even some witty adult humor. Another feature is the general style of the drama. For one, slice-of-life is a genre rarely done in a short, weekly format in Korea. His choice of residence leads to some awkward reunions and Jeong-han must adapt to his local community in order to provide for Eun-ae.įor those familiar with the Japanese drama industry, 'My Little Baby' will remind you of similar dramas in certain aspects. When his sister and her husband die in an accident, he becomes the guardian of his niece, Eun-ae. He has a prickly personality and a prejudice against working parents. 'My Little Baby' is not always very realistic and it does adhere to stereotypes, but it is a campy and endearingly sweet slice-of-life series.Ĭha Jeong-han ( Oh Ji-ho) is a talented detective specializing in violent crimes. Despite the prominence of characters who are parents in drama, the mundane routine of daily life when raising a young child has not been explored a lot. Family as a theme is present in almost every show, after all. The joys and woes of raising a family are a very prominent topic in Korean drama.

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