Top 100+ Basic Korean Verbs

하다 to do

가다 to go

오다 to come

먹다 to eat

마시다 to drink 

있다 to have

없다 to not have 

살다 to live

만들다 to make

요리하다 to cook 

사다 to buy

팔다 to sell

주문하다 to order

내다 to pay

준비하다 to prepare 

쉬다 to rest

자다 to sleep

일어나다 to get up, to wake up 

좋아하다 to like, enjoy.

싫어하다 to hate, to dislike  

보다 to watch  

운동하다 to exercise 

연습하다 to practice

걷다 to walk 

경험하다 to experience

만나다 to meet 

소개하다 to introduce 

인사하다 to greet  

전화하다 to make a phone call 

초대하다 to invite

읽다 to read

가르치다 to teach

공부하다 to study

적다 to write down 

배우다 to learn

알다 to know 

모르다 to not know 

생각하다 to think

성공하다 to succeed

실패하다 to fail  

신다 to wear (footwear)

입다 to wear 

사용하다 to use 

청소하다 to clean

씻다 to wash 

노래하다 to sing

춤추다 to dance

웃다 to smile, to laugh

울다 to cry, to weep

이야기하다 to talk

타다 to get on, to ride

내리다 to get off

운전하다 to drive 

도착하다 to arrive 

출발하다 to depart 

설명하다 to explain 

잊어버리다 to forget 

기억하다 to remember  

포기하다 to give up

계속하다 to continue 

늦다 to be late

기다리다 to wait

걱정하다 to worry (about) 

따라가다 to follow 

물어보다 to ask 

여행하다 to travel 

나가다 to go out, to leave 

들어가다 to enter, to go in

떠나다 to leave 

방문하다 to visit 

듣다 to listen, to hear 

필요하다 to need

빌리다 to borrow, lend

주다 to give

도와주다 to help 

닫다 to close 

열다 to open 

넣다 to put (in)  

정리하다 to arrange/organize  

시작하다 to start 

끝나다 to finish  

멈추다 to stop 

일하다 to go to work 

놀다 to play, to hang out with 

실수하다 to make a mistake 

거짓말하다 to tell a lie

확인하다 to confirm, to check

믿다 to believe 

후회하다 to regret

이해하다 to understand

놀라다 to be surprised 

화나다 to be angry  

말씀하다 to say, to speak

대답하다 to answer, to reply

도망가다 to run away 

사라지다 to disappear 

잃어버리다 to lose something 

조심하다 to be careful 

찾다 to search for 

데려오다 to bring, to fetch 

다치다 to be hurt/wounded 

미치다 to go crazy

버리다 to throw away, abandon

미워하다 to hate 

사랑하다 to love 

선택하다 to choose, to select 

결혼하다 to marry 

이혼하다 to divorce 

싸우다 to fight, to argue 

죄송하다 to be sorry

약속하다 to promise 

죽다 to die

태어나다 to be born

Drama Review: Reply 1988 (응답하라 1988)

REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH REPLY 1988 (응답하라 1988)

Reply 1988 is one of my most favorite Korean dramas of all time. There are actually a whole lot reasons why you should watch it. Let me name a few without giving away some spoilers. 😉

Genre: Family, Comedy, Romance 

1. Perfect Setting

Reply 1988 gives you a nice look back at the year 1988 in Seoul. It follows the lives of 5 families living on the same street in a neighborhood called Ssangmundong.

The attention to details put in by the staff was indeed fascinating. TV shows, commercials, all the old stuff shown in the drama played an important role, giving that authentic 1988 vibe. The charcoal briquettes were my favorite and by far, the most fascinating to me. Some stuff I've already encountered in my childhood. 

2.  Excellent Cinematography 

The lighting and filters used, the camera motion, camera angles- every on-screen visual element was perfect. Just the cinematography itself tells a story. Even without words, you feel the emotion. It creates the mood. Without good cinematography, the story couldn't be told as easily. 

3. Amazing Cast

The drama is jam-packed with amazing and talented actors. They have Sung Dong-il, Ra Miran, Ryu Jun-hyeol, Park Bo-gum, and Hyeri to name a few. The staff did a good job at the cast selection. Each character was portrayed very well.

Fun Fact: I just realized all the parents used their real name. Just like how Sung Dong-il and Lee Il-hwa used their names on all three Reply series. 

4. Relatable Characters 

Reply 1988 will give you a glimpse of each characters conflict. You'll be able to see how their personalities develop, and how they deal with these conflicts. Everyone would be able to relate as the drama is a perfect balance of the life of everyone in Ssangmundong. Each character is memorable and was consistent throughout the drama.

5. Real Life Lessons

It tackles almost every aspect of life. It touches values regarding love, friendship, family, coming of age, dreams, and even aging. It shows you how friends and family are in the smallest and biggest events in our life. Reply 1988 is surely an eye-opener. 

6. Brilliant and Meaningful Plot

The drama leaves a significant impact. It's one of those few dramas that you don't want to end. But just like life, it goes on and you have to move forward. The drama gives you a longing feeling, something that would make you want to go back to your younger years. The writers succeeded in captivating the viewers' heart. Each episode ends in a light yet gripping cliffhanger making you want for more.  There are a lot of heartwarming and heartbreaking breaking scenes ahead, so make sure you have your tissues ready. 

7. Nostalgic Background Music

The choice of background music was indeed perfect. Some would take you down to memory lane, some would make you want to fall in love. Music comes in at the right time and at the right moment in the drama. Each one really captures the heart. 

8. Epic Love Story

The love story among the teens are really lovely. It makes you look back on your high school days, think of your puppy love. There are parts that would make you cry but as the story progresses, you realize that everything just works out well. Sung Dukseon is just incredible. You'll know why once you see the drama. 

9. Bittersweet Ending 

All I can say is that I enjoyed the ending. It was perfect. Hands down to the team!

One thing is for sure, Reply 1988 is a masterpiece. In my opinion, this is the best among all three Reply series.