Is Gong Gye-ok, a 33-year-old woman who works odd jobs to sustain the lifestyle of her stepmother and her stepsister, and pursue her dream of recovering her late father's restaurant.
Is Boo Young-bae, an 80-year-old widower who is the father of four neglectful sons, and the owner of a North Korean-style noodle house.
Shin Ae-ri, Geum-gang's wife who leads a life of luxury, and neglects her duties to the Boo family.
Kim Soo-min, the friend and confidante of Gye-ok.
Son Bo-mi, the friend of Gye-ok who falls for Halla.
Yoon Min-Joo, Baek-doo's domineering wife who sees herself as dutiful towards the Boo family.
Kim Yong-mi, the spendthrift mother of Ae-ri who likes taking care of her granddaughters.
