Actress Min Do-hee's Mother Joins 'My Little Old Boy,' Reveals Family's Dialect Mix

The mother of actress Min Do-hee, who rose to fame for her role in the hit drama "Reply 1994," has joined the cast of SBS's popular variety show "My Little Old Boy" as a new "Mom" panelist. Her debut on the show brought to light the unique linguistic tapestry of her family, revealing a fascinating mix of regional dialects that converge in their household.

During her appearance, Min Do-hee's mother shared that she hails from Masan in the Gyeongsang Province, while her husband, Min Do-hee's father, is from Cheonan in the Chungcheong Province. Their daughter, Min Do-hee, grew up in Yeosu, in the Jeolla Province, and famously used a distinct Yeosu dialect in "Reply 1994." This linguistic blend led to playful observations from the show's hosts, including Shin Dong-yup, who noted that conversations within the family could naturally involve Gyeongsang, Chungcheong, and Jeolla dialects.

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I don't know much myself, but I received information from those around me and told her.

Min Do-hee became a breakout star in 2013 with her portrayal of Jo Yoon-jin, a university student from Yeosu, in tvN's "Reply 1994." Her authentic and powerful performance, particularly her use of the Jeolla dialect, left a strong impression on viewers. When asked if she taught her daughter the strong Jeolla dialect and curses used in the drama, Min Do-hee's mother humorously replied that she herself didn't know much but received information from others to help her daughter. The family's unique dialectal background adds an interesting layer to their story, highlighting the diverse cultural and linguistic landscape of South Korea.

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I am from Masan, Gyeongnam Province, and my husband is from Cheonan, Chungnam Province.