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10 K-drama quotes that we live by: From Gong Yoo's romantic confession in Goblin to Kim Ji Won's heartfelt speech in My Liberation Notes
From Gong Yoo's romantic confession in Goblin to Kim Ji Won's emotional lines in MY Liberation Notes, here are 10 memorable K-drama quotes.
Believe it or not, K-dramas hold some of the most romantic, heart-fluttering lines you’ll ever hear. The series that lands those unforgettable words often carves out a permanent place in the hearts of their audiences. In any drama, dialogues are more than words — they're the soul of a scene. The right line can turn an ordinary moment into something iconic, while the wrong one can make it fall flat.
Over the years, K-dramas have gifted us with quotes that feel like warm hugs, quiet confessions, or bold declarations we wish someone would say to us. They breathe life into stories, deepen characters, and linger long after the credits roll. So, here’s a collection of some of the most memorable K-drama lines that have stayed with us — and might steal your heart too. Here are 10 of the best K-drama quotes.
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Goblin
"Every moment I spent with you… shined. Because the weather was good, because the weather was bad and because the weather was good enough. I loved every moment of it. "
"At the moment of life and death, make a wish with a powerful desire. A soft-hearted creator might grant you that wish"
“If you catch a falling maple leaf, you’ll fall in love with the person you’re walking with.”
This romantic confession by Gong Yoo in Goblin is one of the most memorable K-drama lines. It is a super hit drama which is still counted amongst the best K-dramas. It tells the story of a warrior Kim Shin who was executed by his King and was cursed to live on for centuries until he found his bride. In modern-day Seoul, the undead Goblin finally finds his bride but fate has other plans. Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na feature as the main characters.
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Reply 1988
"Time continues on. That is why time eventually creates farewell and it always leaves people with regrets. If you love someone, you have to tell them now, before your fleeting days become filled with regret. In some ways, the biggest present that time leaves us with is the memories we have of loving others. "
"The year was 1988, a time when it was chilly, but our hearts were fiery, a time when we didn’t have much but people’s hearts were warm.”
“When you were born, we were worried about how to raise you. When your brother was born, we were worried about how to shape him into a good person.”
Reply 1988 is a 2015 slice-of-life drama which tells the story of a neighbourhood in the late 1980s. The lighthearted drama deals with the everyday lives of the people living in the neighbourhood together and the warmth and compassion they have for each other. Lee Hyeri, Ryu Jun Yeol, Park Bo Gum, Go Kyung Pyo and Lee Dong Hwi take on the main role in the series.
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My Liberation Notes
"Five minutes a day. If you have five minutes of peace, it’s bearable."
“Even if you live alone, it’s fine. You can be perfectly happy. You can eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and sleep whenever you want.”
“How have you been? Have you managed to liberate yourself?”
My Liberation Notes is a slow-paced drama starring Kim Ji Won, Son Suk Ku, Lee Min Ki, Lee El and Lee Ki Woo. The drama revolves around the story of a family with three siblings all of whom want to escape country life and settle in Seoul. It talks about dreams and aspirations of a good job and love life.
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Be Melodramatic
"I may sound blunt with my words, but I am not blunt with my work. I like to receive packages, and I like to read the menu at restaurants. I like work incomparably more."
"Let's not look back on the past. Let's not worry about the future. Let's just focus on the imminent crisis."
"Everyone is moving forward, but I'm the one who is trapped."
Be Melodramatic is a feel-good K-drama which stars Chun Woo Hee, Jeon Yeo Been, Han Ji Eun, Ahn Jae Hong and Gong Myung. It tells the story of three friends who are in their late twenties and how they navigate their work and love life. It is a perfect bowl of warm soup for the cold days.
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Because This is My First Life
"Just because you lived through yesterday doesn't mean you know everything about today.”
"After all, this life, for all of us, is our first time."
"Some words don't die. They go into people's heart and survive."
Because This is My First Life is a slice-of-life drama which was released in 2017. It stars Jung So Min, Lee Min Ki, Esom, Park Byung Eun, Kim Ga Eun and Kim Min Seok. The drama deals with the problems of adult life and the beauty of friendship. A homeless woman and a man become housemates and share the burden of life.
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Fight For My Way
"I treated you the best that I could, so I have no regrets. The person with regrets should be you"
"Regardless of what people say, you’ll make it."
"Instead of money, you should think about your dreams and heart. And give your best shot at life"
Fight for My Way is a happy K-drama starring Park Seo Joon, Kim Ji Won, Ahn Jae Hong and Song Ha Yoon. The drams talks about the dreams and hopes of the youth and the struggle one goes through to achieve it. It is an inspiring story filled with comedy and romance.
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Crash Landing On You
"Sometimes, the wrong train takes you to the right station"
"You're waiting for someone, but even you think that you're pathetic. That's not love. It's an obsession. The love you once had has changed and is now rotting. You should throw it away."
"Even if I have to worry about losing you every day, I want to have you in my life. Even if it breaks my heart because it's a dream that can't come true, I'd like to sincerely dream of the future."
Crash Landing on You revolves around a rich South Korean heiress Yoon Se Ri who lands in North Korea during a paragliding accident. Stranded in the new country, she comes across a North Korean army officer Ri Jung Hyuk who takes charge of hiding her identity and helping her get back home. Hyun Bin, Son Ye Jin, So Ji Hye and Kim Jung Hyun take the lead roles in the drama.
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My Mister
"You are the one to decide. If you consider it to be no big deal, then it is no big deal."
"If you get to know a person, if you get to know them, nothing they do bothers you. And I know you."
"She said she liked this neighbourhood, to me, it sounded like she liked you."
My Mister is an emotional tale of two people, a man in his 40s and a young woman in her 20s, both of whom struggle with their personal lives. They form a sort of kinship to help each other and get through life. IU, Lee Sun Kyun, Jang Ki Yong and more take on the main roles in this drama.
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Prison Playbook
"It takes courage to give up too."
“Life throws curveballs, but you have to learn to swing at them anyway.”
“Baseball isn’t just a sport. It’s about teamwork, respect, and never giving up.”
Starring Park Hae Soo and Jung Kyung Ho, Prison Playbook tells the story of a star baseball player who is sent to prison for using excessive force while chasing a man trying to assault his sister sexually.
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Misaeng
"Even if you think you won’t make it, fight to the end. In life, there are many things you start even if you know the predetermined end.”
"You should start with waiting for the fights. If the opponent is strong."
"Doing your best in every moment makes the victory of that move possible."
Misaeng: Incomplete Life is an office drama which shows the ups and downs of work-life in a realistic manner. This drama is known for depicting the South Korean work culture as close to reality as possible. It stars Im Siwan, Lee Sung Min, Kang So Ra, Kang HA Neul, Kim Dae Myung and Byun Yo Han.
K-drama dialogues aren’t just romantic lines — they stay with us for a long time and leave a deep impact. Every K-drama, no matter the genre, offers heartwarming and meaningful dialogue. These lines often carry life lessons and wisdom, helping shift perspectives and inspiring subtle, positive changes in our lives.
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