# Lee Jung-eun and Choi Soo-young Team Up as Mother and Daughter in KBS Drama

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- Published: 2026-10-16T13:41:44.065Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> KBS will air the weekend drama 'School Is Over' next year, starring Lee Jung-eun and Choi Soo-young as mother and daughter.

## Key points

1. Lee Jung-eun plays a mother who enrolls in university late in life.
2. WINNER's Kang Seung-yoon plays her eldest son.
3. Writer Yang Hee-seung and Lee Jung-eun have now worked together on seven projects.

## What is 'School Is Over' about?

KBS has announced that the weekend drama 'School Is Over' will air in the first half of next year, according to Yonhap News. The series stars Lee Jung-eun and Choi Soo-young as mother and daughter. Lee plays Yoon Ok-hee, a nosy but warmhearted mother who decides to challenge university entrance late in life as she starts a second chapter. Through this unexpected pursuit, she gradually builds a bond with her family that grows deeper than blood ties.

## Who is in the cast?

| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lee Jung-eun | Yoon Ok-hee, the enthusiastic mother |
| Choi Soo-young | Kang Eun-ho, her cynical radio producer daughter |
| Lee Sung-jae | Kang Ji-chul, the husband who acts before he speaks |
| Kang Seung-yoon (WINNER) | Kang Jun, the arrogant but lovable eldest son |
| Jeon Sung-woo | Han Seung-woo, Eun-ho's longtime friend and a leading announcer |

## Who is behind the project?

Screenwriter Yang Hee-seung, known for 'Oh My Ghostess' and 'Ilta Scandal', wrote the script. Director Lee Woong-hee, known for 'Accidentally Meet You' and 'I Took Namju's First Night', is at the helm. This marks the seventh collaboration between Yang and Lee Jung-eun, following projects such as 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo' and 'I'm Home'.

## For international fans

Lee Jung-eun is widely known for 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo' and 'Do You Know Who I Am?', and Yang Hee-seung's previous hits include 'Oh My Ghostess'. Fans of these shows will recognize the creative team. No broadcast platform or overseas release details have been announced yet, so check KBS or your local distributor for updates.

## FAQ

### When will 'School Is Over' air?

KBS announced on October 13, 2026 that the drama will air in the first half of next year.

### Who plays the mother and daughter?

Lee Jung-eun plays Yoon Ok-hee, the mother, and Choi Soo-young plays Kang Eun-ho, her daughter.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261013046700005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._