Life can be rough sometimes. In times when things become overwhelming and you feel like quitting, here’s a collection of inspiring lines to read from Korean dramas:
“You’re bound to meet unexpected situations in life. Even if you use an umbrella, you’ll end up getting drenched. Just put your hands up and welcome the rain.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

“Sometimes, saying that we can do something can be more discouraging. We haven’t learned about a world in which you don’t have to do well and can fail. Still, let’s do the most we can. Let’s do our best. But I still hope that even if we fail, we’ll be strong enough to get back up again.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“The weather isn’t always bad. There are sunny days as well as windy and rainy days. There’s always a reason for everything.” – Forecasting Love And Weather (2022)
“If I let all negativity get to me, it’s only my loss. I must learn to love myself and protect myself. My mentality is the most important.” – Uncle (2021-2022)

“No one else will take responsibility for your life. So keep your head on straight.” – Nevertheless (2021)
“Live every day as if it were your last and be happy. ” – You Are My Spring (2021)
“Don’t ever forget how you earned a new opportunity. Whenever you’re having a hard time, remind yourself how difficult it was to start.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“Instead of looking back, let’s just do everything that we’ve always wanted to do.” – Thirty-Nine (2022)
“Dear future me, it’s okay if you didn’t turn out the way I wanted, because I’m still the one who loves and roots for you the most.” – Hello, Me (2021)
“You’ll face many hardships while running a start-up. The only thing that keeps you going is the confidence that you’re doing what you love.” – Start-Up (2020)
“Always do your best every single day, and don’t forget to look after people who are precious to you.” – 18 Again (2020)

“Life may seem so long, but it really isn’t. Throw away unnecessary thoughts and be honest with yourself.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“We become victims of mischievous weather when we least expect it. At times like this, a rain shower would be wonderful and refreshing.” – Forecasting Love And Weather (2022)
“Giving up is losing.” – Uncle (2021-2022)
“We all have moments we regret in ife. Nevertheless, we can never turn back the clock.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“If there’s something you really want, you don’t surrender until you get it. So think about what you really want.” – Happiness (2021)
“Later on, even if things don’t go your way with fencing, remember this one thing. Your skill doesn’t improve consistently but in steps. Hop. Hop.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

“It’s okay to get lost or take the long route every now and then. Every time that happened, life took me on an interesting ride.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“Cheer up, my friend. You only live once.” – 18 Again (2020)
“You can cover up bad memories with good ones.” – You Are My Spring (2021)
“Happiness doesn’t come alone. It always comes with hardships.” – Yumi’s Cells (2021)
“At times, we may encounter bad weather such as thick fog, yellow dust, rain, or snow. But through those moments, we’ll learn something.” – Forecasting Love And Weather (2022)

“At the end of the day, there is only one thing that never changes. The fact that nothing is forever.” – Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021)
“It’s better to talk about it. If you keep bottling up your emotions, you’ll get sick.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“I lost in so many matches. I couldn’t let everyday be tragic just because I lost every time. Laughing makes it easier to forget. You have to forget to move on.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“Thanks to our pasts, we turned out to be strong and independent people.” – Youth Of May (2021)
“At times, the best thing to do is act, and not think too much.” – 18 Again (2020)
“When winter comes, spring is close. Flowers will bloom soon.” – Uncle (2021-2022)
“I heard that every tragedy in life is a comedy if you see it from afar.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“Look around you closely and you’ll realize that you’re surrounded by many precious things.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

“I’m not scared. I’m only scared of giving up before trying anything.” – Sisyphus: The Myth (2021)
“The sea won’t always be this gentle, though. We will be met with wind and waves. And even typhoons will come our way.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“You’ve done this well too long. You can do this.” – 18 Again (2020)
“The tougher things are, the busier you need to be. You need to laugh in order to forget more quickly. And you need to forget in order to survive.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“This will be an excruciatingly long fight. Even if you only see a tiny shred of hope, hold on to it. And do not let it go.” – One Ordinary Day (2021)
“How you help others is admirable but you must live your own life, too. Eat a lot of good food and be happy. You deserve it.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“The world doesn’t care about who’s right or wrong. It’s all about who’s more brazen.” – Forecasting Love And Weather (2022)

“Every lesson comes with pain. Us humans can’t gain anything without sacrifice.” – Deserter Pursuit (2021)
“You only live once. There’s nothing to be afraid of. We should be bold and do everything we want.” – 18 Again (2020)
“I paint, brew coffee, and sail a boat. I don’t have a specific job right now. I chose to lead my own life instead of being led by someone else. Change your view on life just a bit, and this lifestyle will bring you joy. ” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“I always think only about what I’ve lost. But you think about what you can gain.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“If you’re sad, just cry.” – 18 Again (2020)
“You said I’m going to fail, but I’m still going to try because I haven’t done anything yet.” – Sisyphus: The Myth (2021)
“Stop thinking and forget about it. What’s done is done. Just press delete, forget about everything, and feel at ease.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“Most people don’t have an extraordinary reason to live. But we all have our small reasons to live for.” – Uncle (2021-2022)
“Don’t belittle your achievement.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

“When you regret something, that’s when everything ends. But when I thought of it as a lesson, it helped me get started again.” – 18 Again (2020)
“As long as it’s not true, there’s no need to overreact. Let’s not be so sharp around the edges.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“You should eat well when you’re in pain inside.” – Our Beloved Summer (2021-2022)
“When people only think about what they’ve lost, life will just seem miserable. Don’t forget that if something is lost, something is gained.” – Uncle (2021-2022)
“Feeling pressure is also an experience.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“Surfing is very similar to life. If a good wave comes along, you ride it and slide off it gently. Whether the waves are vicious or stagnant, accept it as is.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“It’s frustrating and tough, but you hit eventually. So don’t get scared over one missed swing. Who knows if you’ll hit the next one, hit a grounder, or hit a home run before you actually hit the ball? So keep swinging until the end.” – 18 Again (2020)

“It’s not a failure, but a hardship.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)
“Look at this from a different angle. Who knows? Perhaps, life has something else in store for you.” – Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)
“It feels like I’ve found all the missing pieces in my world. I feel like I can befriend anything unfamiliar, and overcome difficulties that will come my way. I feel stronger.” – Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022)

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