7 K-Drama Characters That Teach Us About The Importance Of Patience When It Comes To Love

K-Dramas teach us many things when it comes to romance. Here are some K-Drama characters that provide lessons on patience in the face of love.

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
4 min to read · Published : Dec 7, 2023

7 K-Drama Characters That Teach Us About The Importance Of Patience When It Comes To Love

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K-Drama characters do anything and everything possible to grab hold of our attention and capture our hearts. Through various genres they bring out a spectrum of unforgettable emotions that linger for days to come. They immerse audiences into a captivating storyline and create iconic moments that last forever.

Through all the action, mystery, and suspense, one consistent theme in a number of different dramas is the concept of love. K-Drama characters teach us many things about romance, including patience. We see them wait for their love interest without any reservation and always hold onto a tiny ray of hope, even if they deny it at first.

Now, let's take a look at some of these K-Drama characters that teach us about the value of patience when it comes to love.

1. "The King: Eternal Monarch" - Lee Gon

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Lee Gon (Lee MinHo) was a character with charisma, poise, and a whole lot of loyalty. He did everything in his power to express his affection towards Jung TaeEul (Kim GoEun) and was steadfast even in the face of adversity. Even while searching through multiple universes, he remained patient and persevered until he was able to stand in front of his loved one once again.

2. "She Was Pretty" - Ji SungJoon

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"She Was Pretty" is an iconic K-Drama that audiences fondly remember. It covered themes on acceptance, hard work, and first love. Ji SungJoon (Park SeoJun) put in multiple hours of work in order to improve himself. From visuals to smarts, everything about this character was upgraded into the hunk of a man that stood before us. However, he continued to keep his first love, Kim HyeJin (Hwang JungEum), at the center of his heart. He did not stray away but patiently waited for the opportunity to be reunited with his first love. He exhibited multiple green flags with the virtue of patience being one of them.

3. "Goblin" - Kim Shin

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Years might have passed but K-Drama fans can still recall the spectrum of emotions felt while watching "Goblin". Memories alone invoke heartrending feelings of nostalgia for Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) and Ji EunTak (Kim GoEun). Having to wait 900 years for his bride is painstakingly long and many would probably have given up if they were in that position. However, Kim Shin patiently waited for his bride to appear and together, they were able to create many happy memories. Not even memory loss can stop the feelings of joy that erupt between the two.

4. "Crash Landing On You" - Ri JungHyeok

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Upon its premiere, "Crash Landing On You" took the entire world by storm, captivating audiences of every nation. With the internationally known language of romance, viewers were swept off their feet upon viewing every episode. Captain Ri JungHyeok (Hyun Bin) showed what it means to be charismatic, kind-hearted, and whole-heartedly devoted. Even in the time he spent apart from Yoon SeRi (Son YeJin) he continued to move ever forward and showed patience in his mission to be reunited with the person he loved.

5. "Moon In The Day" - DoHa

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What started off as a revenge story slowly turned into one of yearning and love. Unable to deter the feelings brewing in his heart, DoHa (Kim YoungDae) slowly starts to openly care for Kang YoungHwa (Pyo YeJin) with all his heart. While referencing vengeance as the initial reason, it seemed he truly desired to protect and persevere the love that they shared.

6. "Our Beloved Summer" - Choi Woong

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Choi Woong (Choi WooShik) could only deny his lingering feelings for Kook YeonSu (Kim DaMi) for so long before succumbing to the truth. While he moved on with his life and became a successful illustrator, he continued to hold onto the memories he had of his first love. Once reunited and in between the bickering, he gathered his conviction and patiently waited for the green light. As they continued to interact and assimilate back into each other's lives, they were able to unearth the feelings of longing that never truly left. Despite taking a few detours, Choi Woong and Kook YeonSu show that there's value in being patient in the face of love.

7. "See You In My 19th Life" - Moon SeoHa

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"See You In My 19th Life" was a masterpiece that made audiences feel everything and anything all at once. When it came to the initial romance, Ban JiEum (Shin HaeSun) was both proactive and patient, hoping to rekindle her relationship with Moon SeoHa (Ahn BoHyun). Although guarded at first, he eventually opened up and allowed her into his heart. By the end of the series, roles reversed and SeoHa became an unwavering pillar and patiently waited for Ban JiEum to reenter his life. With his strong conviction, he showcases the importance of patience, but also the ability to take charge and forge his own destiny with the person he loves.

Have you watched these dramas before? What do you think about these characters? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!