Korean Grammar Lessons from My Mister (나의 아저씨)

Korean Grammar Lessons from My Mister

My Mister (나의 아저씨) is a heartfelt K-drama about life’s struggles and unexpected connections. It tells the story of Dong-Hun, a man in his 40s, and Ji-An, a young woman in her 20s, who help each other find hope despite their hardships.

I chose My Mister for this blog because its emotional story and relatable dialogues are full of practical Korean grammar. Let’s explore three key Korean grammar points from this touching drama to improve your skills and connect with its profound message!

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고마워... 거지같은 내 인생 다 듣고도 내 편 들어줘서 고마워.

고마워, 나 이제 죽었다 깨어나도 행복해야겠다.

그러니까 봐. 어? 봐! 내가 어떻게 행복하게 사나, 꼭 봐.

Thank you... Thank you for taking my side even after listening to all about my miserable life.

Thank you, even if I die and wake up, I should be happy.

So look. Huh? Look! You have to see how I live happily.

Note: This scene contains a longer script but I only put a few lines here to make it easier for the readers to read and study. If you want to see the whole script of this scene, I put it at the end of this blog. :)

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1. Noun + 같은 (like + noun)

"거지같은 내 인생 다 듣고도 내 편 들어줘서 고마워. "

"Thank you for taking my side even after listening to all about my miserable life."

-같은 is used to show that something is “like” or “similar to” a noun. It helps compare things or make descriptions more vivid.

• Attach 같은 after a noun to describe something that resembles or is similar to the noun.

Example Sentences

1. 거짓말 같은 이야기였어요. It was a story like a lie.

2. 천사 같은 사람이 나타났어요. A person like an angel appeared.

3. 가족 같은 친구가 있어서 행복해요. I’m happy because I have a friend like family.

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2. Verb/Adjective + 아/어도 (Even if)

"나 이제 죽었다 깨어나도 행복해야겠다."

"Even if I die and wake up, I should be happy."

-아/어도 expresses the meaning "even if" or "although," showing that the result in the second clause is unaffected by the condition in the first clause. The stem of the verb or adjective is conjugated according to the vowel.

• Verbs/Adjectives with ㅏ or ㅗ in the stem → Add 아도.

  • 가다 (to go) → 가도 (even if you go).

• Verbs/Adjectives with other vowels → Add 어도.

  • 먹다 (to eat) → 먹어도 (even if you eat).

• For 하다 verbs → Add 해도.

  • 공부하다 (to study) → 공부해도 (even if you study).

    
    

Example Sentences

1. 비가 와도 괜찮아. Even if it rains, it’s okay.

2. 비싸도 사고 싶어요. Even if it’s expensive, I want to buy it.

3. 아무리 힘들어도 포기하지 마세요. No matter how hard it is, don’t give up.

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3. Verb + 아/어/해 (Do something/Command)

"그러니까 봐. 어? 봐! "

"So look. Huh? Look! "

-아/어/해 is the informal imperative form used to give a command, make a request, or give a suggestion casually.

• If it ends in ㅏ or ㅗ, use -아.

• For other vowels, use -어.

• For 하다, use -해.

Example Sentences

1. 문을 닫아! Open the door!

2. 조용히 해! Be quiet!

3. 문자 보내 줘. Send me a text, please.

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Here's the longer version of the script:

고맙다.

고마워... 거지같은 내 인생 다 듣고도 내 편 들어줘서 고마워.

고마워, 나 이제 죽었다 깨어나도 행복해야겠다.

내가 행복하게 사는 꼴 보여주지 못하면,

넌 계속 나 때문에 마음 아파할 거고,

나 때문에 마음 아파하는 너 생각하면 나도 마음 아파 못 살 거고

그러니까 봐. 어? 봐! 내가 어떻게 행복하게 사나, 꼭 봐.

다 아무것도 아니야. 쪽팔린 거?

인생 망가졌다고 사람들이 수군거리는 거?

다 아무것도 아니야.

행복하게 살 수 있어. 나 안 망가져.

행복할거야.

행복할게.

Thank you.

Thank you... Thank you for taking my side even after listening to all about my miserable life.

Thank you, even if I die and wake up, I should be happy.

If I can't show you how to live happily, you'll keep feeling hurt because of me, and when I think about you feeling hurt because of me, I'll feel hurt too and can't live.

So look. Huh? Look! How I live happily, you have to look.

It's all nothing. Being sold? People gossiping about my life being ruined?

It's all nothing.

I can live happily.

I won't be ruined.

I'll be happy.

I'll be happy.

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And that’s it!

My Mister is a great way to learn and practice Korean grammar through meaningful conversations. If you haven’t watched it yet, I highly recommend it!

Keep learning, keep practicing, and most importantly, enjoy the journey. Let me know in the comments which My Mister Korean grammar point was your favorite or what you’d like to learn next!