Learn Korean through K-Dramas: My Mister Edition


My Mister is a quiet, slow-burning Korean drama about pain, healing, and unexpected connection. In this Korean learning post, we’ll examine a deeply emotional line that captures the essence of the show—and uncover expressions to use when you’re dealing with hard times or comforting someone.

🎬 Scene Context

πŸ“Ί Scene: Park Dong-Hoon (Lee Sun-Kyun) speaks about life’s weight to Lee Ji-An (IU).
πŸ’¬ Tone: Deep, quiet, emotionally raw.

πŸ’¬ Featured Quote

“μ‚΄λ‹€ 보면… λ‹€ μ§€λ‚˜κ°€.”
(As you live… everything passes.)

🧠 Phrase Breakdown

Korean          English    Notes
μ‚΄λ‹€ 보면          if you live / as you live          Conditional: μ‚΄λ‹€ + -보면
λ‹€          everything          Refers to emotions, hardship, time
μ§€λ‚˜κ°€             passes          From μ§€λ‚˜κ°€λ‹€ (to pass), casual

πŸ—£ Pronunciation Guide

[sal-da bo-myeon… da ji-na-ga]

πŸ’‘ Practical Usage

  • μ§€κΈˆμ€ νž˜λ“€μ–΄λ„ λ‹€ μ§€λ‚˜κ°€.
    Even though it’s hard now, it’ll all pass.
  • μ‚΄λ‹€ 보면 쒋은 날도 와.
    As you live, good days will come too.
  • κ·Έλƒ₯ 견디면 μ§€λ‚˜κ°€.
    If you endure, it’ll pass.

🌧 Why My Mister is Perfect for Language & Life

My Mister is not flashy. Instead, it gives you real, subtle Korean—the kind used by adults dealing with life’s emotional complexities.

You’ll learn how Koreans express pain, empathy, silence, and resilience through simple but deep language.

IU and Lee Sun-Kyun deliver lines slowly and clearly, making this drama ideal for listening practice.

πŸ’¬ Final Words

Thank you for joining us on another soul-deep Korean learning journey.
In the next lesson, we’ll explore 20th Century Girl for expressions about first love and nostalgia.
Aloha, and remember… everything passes. πŸŒ™

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