So, I love a good Korean drama. The crying-in-the-rain scenes? Iconic. The over-the-top plot twists? Inject ittttt!

And although Korean and African parents do have some traits in common, sometimes I watch and think… this would never fly in an actual African household. Like, imagine trying half of these stunts with African parents. Just imagine.

So here’s a totally unserious, very necessary reimagining of classic K-Drama moments, now featuring the unbending, no-nonsense energy of African parents.

“I’m Leaving the House to Find Myself.”

K-drama version: The lead walks out dramatically after an argument. Maybe they go sit by the Han River and cry. Healing era unlocked.

African parent version: Leave which house? With whose money? My dear, come back inside and wash those plates. You want to find yourself? Try looking in the kitchen while peeling yam. Self-discovery doesn’t excuse chores.

“I’m Dating a Poor Guy but My Rich Family Hates Him.”

 K-drama version: Cue the slow-mo stares, family dinners full of insults, and a disapproving CEO dad.

African parent version: Your mother has already called the prayer group. Your father is asking for his village chief friend’s number. The guy is now “that mechanic boy” even though he’s a software engineer. And if he dares show up in slippers? That’s the end. Try again next lifetime.

“I Secretly Have a Terminal Illness but Won’t Tell Anyone.”

K-drama version: The lead silently suffers, pushing their lover away for “their own good.” Tragic music plays in the background.

African parent version: You better tell someone before you die in silence. Expect 6 aunties, 4 prophets, 2 herbalists, and a WhatsApp chain prayer by morning. Nobody is dying quietly in this house. Not on their watch!

“I Want to Be an Idol, Not a Lawyer.”

K-drama version: Tearful confession, followed by a montage of dance practices and eventual success.

African parent version: Idol? My friend, sing your way to court and defend somebody. You think we sold land for you to be shaking your waist on stage? You can be dancing in the choir on Sunday, and that’s the only stage we recognize.

“I Ran Away to Escape My Engagement to a Chaebol.”

 K-drama version: A runaway bride scenario with a heart-fluttering love triangle.

African parent version: You what?! You ran from a rich man with generational wealth? Omo, better go back and apologize. Your mother already imagined the mansion. Your father already told the uncles. Even the bride price has entered the family group chat. No running here o.

“Let Me Stay at Your House for a While, My Parents Kicked Me Out.”

 K-drama version: They move into their crush’s house. Cute bickering ensues. Romance blooms.

African parent version: You think African parents will let you live in a boy’s house just like that? You won’t even finish the sentence before you're handed a Bible and reminded that "your body is the temple of the Lord." No sleepovers here unless you're married. And even then? We still don’t trust it.

As much as I live for the drama, kisses in the rain, and love triangles with two perfect men (unrealistic, but thanks K-drama gods), sometimes I can’t help but ask: if even one African parent was in the script, wouldn’t this whole plot be over in episode one?

So here’s my question for you: Which K-drama moment would African parents absolutely not tolerate? Drop yours, let’s laugh and cry together.