Hi Bye, Mama! (2020)

Kernel Score: 89% · 451 ratings

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

First aired: 2020-02-22

Seasons: 1 · 16 episodes

Where to watch Hi Bye, Mama!

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Cha Yu-ri died in an accident five years ago, leaving her husband Cho Gang-hwa to raise their daughter by himself. She becomes a ghost and watches over them until one fateful day she is brought back to life by the deities and told she can become human again if she returns to her place in 49 days. Though her husband has remarried, so she must decide between her or his happiness as she slowly re-integrates back into her old lifestyle.

Hi Bye, Mama! parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Hi Bye, Mama! is a fantasy drama about a mother who returns from death to reunite with her family.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — A fatal car accident is referenced but not the focus of the ongoing family story.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Kim Tae-hee as Cha Yu-ri
  • Lee Kyoo-hyung as Cho Gang-hwa
  • Go Bo-gyeol as Oh Min-jeong
  • Shin Dong-mi as Go Hyeon-jeong
  • Seo Woo-jin as Cho Seo-woo
  • Lee Si-woo as Jang Pil-seung
  • Oh Eui-sik as Gye Geun-sang
  • Ahn Nae-sang as Dr. Jang
  • Kim Mi-kyeong as Jeon Eun-suk
  • Park Soo-young as Cha Mu-poong

Hi Bye, Mama! FAQ

Is Hi Bye, Mama! good?

Hi Bye, Mama! has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 451 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Hi Bye, Mama!?

In the US you can stream Hi Bye, Mama! on Netflix.

Is Hi Bye, Mama! OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Hi Bye, Mama! is a fantasy drama about a mother who returns from death to reunite with her family.

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