Their form of sacrifices are different: Song Mi-ryung sacrifices her career and identity as a movie star, while Kim Jung-ae sacrifices hers identity of individual and woman. However, as Jaesook Gho stated, although “the influence of Confucianism has declined with modernization, there were two important characteristics of the mother-daughter relationship that still persist: devotion and indulgence” (20) Both Song Mi-ryung and KIm Jung-ae shows devotion towards Soon Shin by sacrificing her own needs to satisfy his. They are willing to do anything to help her succeed, whether convincing directors to cast her in numerous projects as an actress (Song Mi-ryung), or shunning their other daughters for putting Soon Shin (Kim Jung-ae) down. We witness two different women from different backgrounds, modern and traditional, who have maternal desires and needs. Song Mi-ryung wants Soon Shin to appreciate her as a mother figure, while Kim Jung-ae wants him not to forget her as a mother figure.