handles her family with an iron fist, and everyone lives in fear of her. Although she is a scary mother-in-law, she is wise. Holds the secret recipe for the pig's feet dish that she intends to pass down to her children. Park In-hwan as Lee Soo-gil Father of Bok-su and Bok-nam. Works at the pig's feet restaurant. Lives in fear of his mother Hyang-sim, who he never disobeys. Appears easygoing, but can also have an explosive temper like his mother. Youn Yuh-jung as Seo Mi-soon Served her family and raised her children like a good, traditional daughter-in-law for decades. Very devoted to her son, Bok-su. When Mi-jin becomes her daughter-in-law, she looks forward to ordering Mi-jin around like Hyang-sim ordered her around, but things do not go her way. Jo family Kim Bo-yeon as Yoo In-kyung Stylish and flamboyant mother of Mi-jin and In-woo. Frequently dresses in mini-skirts and heels, she is a popular "karaoke therapist" for housewives. She is dismayed when her daughter marries into a common family like Bok-su's, and constantly finds them not up to her standard of elegance and luxury. She is also very disappointed by her son for dropping out of business school. Lee Young-ha as Jo Minsik Easygoing and good-humored husband of In-kyung. Quit his corporate job to fulfill his dream of opening a French restaurant. Does not have a problem with his in-laws like his wife does. Ko family Kim Hye-ok as Lee Myung-hee Daughter of Hyang-sim and sister of Soo-gil. Married into a rich, prestigious family, and uses her status and wealth to get what she wants. Despite her wealth, she takes great pride in how well she serves her husband with meticulous housework and cooking skills. Very disapproving of pretty much everyone. Probably the most abusive mother-in-law in the series and an all-around cold-hearted bitch. Yoon Joo-sang as Ko Yeon-joong Husband of Myung-hee, and father of Joon-myung. An accomplished doctor and the director of a hospital. Although he has a much more easygoing personality than his wife, and loves to laugh, he has somewhat neglected his family over the years due to his focus on his career. Jang Hyun-sung as Ko Joon-myung An only child, he is also a doctor who works at his father's hospital. Fell deeply in love with So-young, who was a nurse, and married her against his mother's wishes. Soyoung left him after a year of marriage