Thirty-Nine Edition - Learn Korean through K-Dramas

Thirty-Nine is a deeply human story about three women approaching their 40s, navigating life, loss, love, and long-standing friendship. It’s perfect for learning Korean expressions related to maturity, emotional honesty, shared memories, and saying goodbye—all in natural, heartfelt language.

🎬 Scene Context

📺 Scene: Cha Mi-jo (Son Ye-jin) speaks during a quiet moment with her friends, reflecting on the time they have left together.
💬 Tone: Sincere, calm, warm, and tinged with sadness.

💬 Featured Quote

“이 시간이 평생일 순 없겠지만, 오래 기억됐으면 좋겠어.”
(This time may not last forever, but I hope it’s remembered for a long time.)

🧠 Phrase Breakdown

Korean	English	Notes
이 시간이	this time	Subject with 이 particle
평생일 순 없겠지만	may not last forever	Formal + soft contrast tone
오래 기억됐으면 좋겠어	I hope it’s remembered	Emotional wish structure

🗣 Pronunciation Guide

[i shi-gan-i pyeong-saeng-il sun eop-get-ji-man, o-rae gi-eok-dwae-sseu-myeon jo-ket-sseo]

💡 Practical Usage

• 이 순간이 짧더라도 오래 기억됐으면 좋겠어.
  Even if this moment is short, I hope it stays in our memory.
• 평생은 아니지만, 진심은 담겨 있었어.
  It may not be forever, but it was sincere.
• 함께한 시간이 오래도록 따뜻하게 남았으면 좋겠다.
  I hope our time together remains warm for a long time.

🌸 Why Thirty-Nine Is Great for Learning Honest Korean

This drama helps learners:

• Use reflective, soft sentence endings
• Talk about aging, memory, and parting
• Practice phrases like -았으면 좋겠다, -겠지만
• Build emotional vocabulary with sincerity

💬 Final Words

Thirty-Nine teaches us that the most beautiful Korean expressions often come at life’s turning points—with friends who stay, even when time doesn’t.
Next time, we’ll find healing in When the Weather Is Fine, learning how Korean captures quiet love and emotional stillness.
Aloha from where memories live—and remember: 오래 기억됐으면 좋겠어. 🌸⏳