Here we have brought a list of the best quotes from Start-Up Kdrama. The drama has been the talk of the town for executing an excellent well-engaged plotline. Start-Up narrates the tale of harsh bitter-like reality showing the clear-cut boundary between ultimate success and abject failure. The story revolves around people in the world of startup companies. Seo Dal Mi is a bright and ambitious young woman. While Nam Do San is a genius savant, running his own company, which is on the verge of closing down. One day, Dal Mi mistakenly recognizes Do San as her first love. Since then, he decides to work his way up with the determination to turn that misconception into reality.
Quotes From Start-Up Kdrama
The kdrama Star-Up will brighten your life with its beautiful dialogues. The main cast members, including supporting characters, have expressed remarkable, beautiful lines that would touch your soul. Besides romance, it is a motivational drama that will glow today’s generation in confidence. At the same time, it will bring the warmth of gentle touch when things get difficult. Hence, the following list contains some of the inspirational, heartwarming best quotes from Start-Up kdrama.
1. A Wake Up Call For Life
“Life isn’t a dream, you know. It was a good dream, and she seems to have slept well. It’s time to wake her up.” -Mrs. Choi
Mrs. Choi
2. Dad Is Your First Teacher
“Dad, I learned an expensive lesson thanks to you. If the start is easy, then it will be taken away easily as well, and a CEO without shares is no better than a chewed-up gum. Thank you for the invaluable lesson.” -Won In Jae
3. The Smartest Idiot
“I am not a good boy. Mrs. Choi, you completely misjudged me. I am a jerk who hurts people with harsh words. I pretend to be the smartest in the world, but in reality. I am just an idiot who knows nothing. I am not a good boy.” -Han Ji Pyeong
4. Bloom Beautifully When The Right Time Comes
“You are a cosmos flower. And it’s still spring. Wait until fall, and you will bloom beautifully. Be patient.” -Mrs. Choi
5. Be A Star Bigger Than The Moon
“I think I get it. You want to be as bright as the moon, but you feel as though you are just a star as tiny as a dust particle. Is that it? You are that star over there, the one that looks like a tiny dust particle. A fixed star that is much bigger than the moon. So don’t run away.” -Seo Dal Mi
6. Change Is Inevitable
“Some people said something similar about a hundred years ago. When taxis first hit the streets, rickshaw pullers protested like you are doing now. If we prioritized their livelihood over innovation, we’d have rickshaw instead of taxis now. Forget cellphones. We’d still be using old-school phones with telephone operators. Is that the world you want? No, right? The same goes for our children and descendants. They, too, want the world to change for the better. I wish to make the world a better place. That’s why I am doing this.” -Won In Jae.
Won In Jae
7. A Nosy Old Lady Living Next Door
“I never regretted it. But I wish things could have been different. I always I had met you sooner. Then, we could have played cards on the holidays, and I could have made gimbap for your school trips. If anyone had bullied you, I would have met their parents, yelled at them to teach their kids better, and fought for you. I know I can’t replace your parents, but I could have at least been a nosy old lady who lives next door. That makes me a bit sad.” -Mrs. Choi
8. Are Dreams Bound To Crush Under Weight Of Reality?
“You are not the Do San from the letters. And I am not your dream. We should not be unreasonable and hold on to an illusion. We should accept reality. We are not kids anymore. We can’t dream forever, can we?” -Seo Dal Mi
9. No Right Answers To Politics And Management
“What makes a great CEO? There is no such thing. That is as absurd as asking what makes a great politician. There are no right answers to politics or management. Why look for answers that don’t exist? So, instead of looking for answers, make choices. Whatever you choose, you will be criticized. You can’t make any decisions if you are afraid of criticism. And if you can’t make decisions, you can’t be a CEO. What fo want to be? A good person or a CEO? Don’t be greedy. You can’t be both. Choose one. Just one.” -Han Ji Pyeong
10. Desperate
“I know that she is too good for me, but I keep wanting more. I keep getting more desperate.” -Nam Do San
11. Regrets Can Never Fulfill Promises
“I took the time we spend together for granted when every moment was a gift. So I have made up my mind to stop filling my days with regrets.” -Han Ji Pyeong
12. Everything Happens For A Reason
“Grandma, dad told me that deserts would cover the entire world if it was sunny every day. We need rain and snow for plants and delicious fruits like this tangerine to grow.” -Seo Dal Mi
13. Burden Of Being Someone’s Pride
“It’s very tiring to live as someone’s pride and joy. You are afraid of disappointing the person, so you pretend you’re strong and competent. Let’s not be each other’s pride and joy.” -Nam Do San
Nam Do San
14. Choice Will Bring Result
“Every day, I am grateful for the choice I made that day. So you don’t need to be sorry. And from now on, you should not worry about me because my life will get even better. I’ll be honest. At the moment, I am not as successful as In Jae is. I admit it. But In Jae is three years older than me. So give me three years, I’ll outdo her by then.” -Seo Dal Mi
15. Fundamental Of Start-Up
“You’re drifting in a vast ocean. There are two things that can happen. You either die of thirst. No, you survive. No matter how thirsty you are, you should never drink seawater. You have to hold out until it rains. Pursuing profits in the early stage of a business is like drinking seawater.” -Yoon Seon Hak
16. Aimeless Wander May Bring A Little Joy
“Have you ever wandered on purpose? Today, I aimlessly wandered on purpose. Have you ever let yourself get soaked even though you had an umbrella? That’s what I did today. It was a sweltering day, and the rain totally cooled me down. After walking for 30 minutes like that, the rain stopped, and an unbelievably beautiful scene unfolded before my eyes. I saw a huge rainbow. It looked as though it’d grant me any wish. Then it suddenly hit me. It is actually nice to wander aimlessly every once in a while. From time to time, it’d be wonderful to sail off without a map.” -Seo Dal Mi.
17. What’s Dream?
“Does my dream have to be success? Can’t it be a person?” -Nam Do San
Nam Do San
18. Harsh Reality Of Being A CEO
“Running a business is hard, right? If you succeed, you’re called a CEO. If you fail, you’re called a fraud. It’s a scary world.” -Yoon Seon Hak
19. Falling Always Hurts
“You will fall and get hurt all time. I wish I could at least fall on sand instead of concrete. Then I wouldn’t get hurt.” -Seo Chung Myung
20. Difference Between Sorry And Mistaken
“You are not supposed to say sorry. You are supposed to say I’m mistaken. Say that you’re the Do San I know. Why are you saying you’re sorry? That means this was all a lie.” -Seo Dal Mi
21. Beautiful Pearls
“But there could be hidden gems. Who knows? Like a pearl in the mud.” -Park Dong Chun
22. A True Leader
“The Sherpa people serve as guides in the Himalayas. I want to be an investor like Sherpa. A companion who guides and protects entrepreneurs.” -Han Ji Pyeong
Han Ji Pyeong
23. Becoming You
“Never let someone’s opinion become your reality.” -Les Brown (Later quoted by Kim Yong San’s brother as well)
24. Pretty Music Box
“What if I opened the pretty music box and I didn’t like the melody? What if it doesn’t play any melody at all? Because of stupid worries like that, I never opened it. Are you wondering why I am telling you this? What I am trying to say is, Do San, you are my pretty music box. It doesn’t matter if you never open.” -Seo Dal Mi
25. Never Judge At First Glance
“Be careful. The person may seem like a spring breeze at first but may turn into a strong winter wind and change your life completely.” -Han Ji Pyeong.
26. When Things Do Not Work
“We should try something new rather than being stuck with the wrong answer.” -Seo Dal Mi.
Seo Dal Mi
27. The Essence Of Why
“As long as they know why they do it, the rest will follow.” -Yoon Seon Hak
28. Be More Confident
“The longer you remain unsure, the less confident you’ll feel. Make up your mind no matter how hard it is so that you can overcome it.” -Lee Bo Young’s cameo
29. Slowing Down Is Not A Bad Thing
“It’s never good to move too fast. That speed can hurt many people. We need people like me to slow things down a little. To help find the right pace that allows people to adjust and live.” -Nam Seong Hwan.
30. Call Out Or Home Run?
“You are a faint-hearted batter. Afraid of being called out, you are unable to even swing your bat. But if you continue to hesitate, you will lose. So be brave and just swing the bat. You could be called out, but you also may hit a home run.” -Yeo Jin Goo’s cameo.
The Hallyu star, Lee Min Ho, is a favorite of almost all Kdrama lovers. The South Korean actor, singer, model, and creative director is a house of talent, and his fan following shows how respected and loved Min-Ho is. Well, there is no doubt that the actor is filled with talent. B ut, have you seen all of his best performances? If you haven’t, we are here to share the list of best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies. Further in the article, find the catalog of Lee Min-Ho’s best work since the beginning of his career.
Best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies
Lee Min Ho is a South Korean actor, singer, and model, active since 2003 in the South Korean Entertainment industry. He started with minor roles but got his first break with the EBS series Secret Campus in 2003. In 2006, Lee Min Ho suffered a severe injury because of a car accident that killed two of his friends. Following the recovery, he got back in the game with another drama. Ever since, the actor has given his fans some of the biggest dramas.
So, let’s discuss the best dramas and movies of Lee Min Ho. You can tell your favorite at the end of the article.
As we mentioned above, Lee Min Ho has been a part of several Korean dramas and films. And, if you are his fan, you will know that all of his dramas and movies are a serious hit. Besides talking about his already existing works, you should all know about Lee mIn Ho’s upcoming Apple original series, Pachinko. The upcoming drama is already popular among the fans.
And, it will soon make to the list of best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies. Nevertheless, here are the best dramas and movies from Lee Min Ho.
1. Boys Over Flowers
You cannot expect us to start the list with some other Lee Min Ho drama. Boys Over Flowers shaped Min-Ho’s career for the best. The 2009 teenage school drama has been adapted into more than five languages after its release, and its popularity is still soaring after 11 years of its release.
Boys Over Flowers follows the live Geum Jan Di (Ku Hye Sun), a brave yet clumsy girl who gets the opportunity to study in the most elite school in the country. She there encounters F4, the most popular and influential group of boys at the prestigious Shinhwa High School. F4 is led by Gu Jun Pyo (Lee Min-Ho), an arrogant and wealthy spoilt brat. Go Jun Pyo made the audience fall in love with him for his childish nature and, of course, his curly hair.
Lee Min Ho as Gu Jun Pyo
Lee Min Ho garnered millions of fans after his leading role in Boys Over Flowers. Moreover, the chemistry between Gu Jun Pyo and Geum Jan Di is still appreciated in 2021. Hence, Boys Over Flowers has to be Lee Min Ho’s best drama.
You can watch Boys Over Flowers online on Netflix and Rakuten Viki.
2. Legend Of The Blue Sea
They say Lee Min Ho is the king of Kdrama. And we cannot deny it anymore. With his 2016 drama, Legend Of The Blue Sea, Lee Min Ho proved that he could adapt to any role effortlessly. Plus, he has the best chemistry with all of the actresses. “Legend Of The Blue Sea” depicted Lee Min Ho as the biggest Con man in Seoul, who works with his two accomplices. However, one day, he meets a mermaid (Jun Ji Hyun) from the Jeosan Era, and due to some reason, he makes her live with him.
The two (for apparent reasons) share a history together. So, the audience also gets a chance to see Lee Min Ho portraying a double role. Legend of The Blue Sea is considered one of the unique dramas ever made. In addition to this, with Jun Ji Hyun and Lee Min Ho leading it, it definitely deserves to be on the list of best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies.
3. The Heirs
Love romance, love triangles, family dramas, and crazy ex-partners? ‘The Heirs’ is for you. Lee Min Ho plays Kim Tan, an illegitimate heir living in the US. He meets Cha Eun Sang (Park Shin Hye) in the US and becomes friends with her. The two return to South Korea, and we are introduced to more characters of the drama. The drama also stars Kim Ji Won, Kim Woo Bin, Kang Ha Neul, Choi Jin Hyuk, F(X) ‘s Krystal Jung, Park Hyung Sik, and CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk.
The daily lives and secrets of the high-class students and their families are disclosed in a furious way. Also, the love triangles and school drama will keep you on your toes constantly.
Fun Fact: The Heirs was the first South Korean drama co-produced by an American digital distribution platform – Dramafever-in association with the Korean production company – Hwa&Dam Pictures.
4. The King: Eternal Monarch
The King: Eternal Monarch was a special drama for both Lee Min Ho and his fans. The SBS and Netflix drama marked Lee mIn Ho’s first drama after returning from his mandatory military service. The 2020 romantic-fantasy Kdrama followed the story of a modern-day emperor of Corea. He is trying to cross the barrier to get into an alternative reality, where the Republic of Korea exists.
Lee Min Ho plays Young Lee Gon, the third king of the Kingdom of Corea. Moreover, Min-Ho also plays Lee Ji Hun, who exists in the Republic of Korea, and is now an alma mater of Korea Naval Academy. Due to their past, Lee Gon’s life story is linked with Jeong Tae Eul (Kim Go Eun). Hence, when the two finally meet each other in the real world, more secrets are unveiled, and romance blossoms.
Lee Min Ho in The King (cr: Netflix)
The King: Eternal Monarch, the latest from Lee Min Ho, is one of the best dramas from Lee Min Ho. Along with Min-Ho, you will witness incredible performances from Woo Do Hwan, Kim Kyung Nam, Kim Go Eun, and Jung Chae In.
5. Personal Taste
Personal Taste was Lee Min Ho’s next popular drama after Boys Over Flowers. The 2010 drama starring Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ho will make you laugh, cry, and make you fall in love with Korea’s traditional architecture. Personal Taste displays the story of Park Kae In (Son Ye Jin) and Jeon Jin Ho (Lee Min-Ho) as they try to move forward in their lives due to their personal problems. Anyways, the two ends up living under the same roof, but with hilarious misunderstandings.
Kae In allows Jin-Ho to live at her modern hanok (traditional Korean house) because she believes he is interested in men. But, as they start living together, their mutual interest in architecture and multiple family problems become the reason behind their closeness. The viewers will find betrayal, love, friendship, and a great source of laughter from Personal Taste.
Personal Taste indeed deserves to be on the list of best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies. While, on the subject of Lee Min Ho movies, here’s what we have.
6. Gangnam Blues
Fans highly appreciate Lee Min Ho’s diversity in playing characters in Kdramas. But, one cannot deny the action and crime he presents in the movies. Gangnam Blues is a 2015 action film starring Kim Rae Won and Lee Min Ho. Gangnam Blues is set in the 1970s, dealing with the real estate development of Seoul’s Gangnam district. The time is also marked with political terrorism and terrors. So, the viewers will also find the actual reality of the socio-political turmoil that took place in the 70s.
A still from Gangnam Blues
The film received critical affirmation from the critics. Modern Korea Cinema cited it as “an evocation and entertaining saga.” The film will thrill you based on the concept of a brotherhood tested while betrayal and crime soared in a period setting. In addition to this, Ganh]gnam Blues also earned the words- “one of the most beautifully designed films that Korean productions have ever made. ”
So, what is stopping you from streaming Gangnam Blues? Watch it online on Prime Video.
7. City Hunter
The next on the list of Lee Min Ho’s best drama and the movie is “City Hunter.” City Hunter is adapted from a Japanese Manga series and features Park Min Young and Lee min Ho in the primary roles. The drama was a massive success in Europe and opened the gates for Lee Min Ho’s success in the European region. Therefore, City Hunter had to be on the list.
The cast of City Hunter
Set in the backdrop of the 1980s, City Hunters follows dirty politics when Lee Yoon Sung (Lee Min-Ho) takes on the titular characters after his father and surrogate father are killed. He plans revenge against five politicians who plan the killings and eventually gets the title of “City Hunter” Although Lee Yoon Sung is filled with vengeance, his heart takes a soft turn when Kim Na Na (Park Min Young) enters his life. The two were highly praised for their onscreen pair.
You can watch it on Rakuten Viki and Apple with English subtitles.
8. Bounty Hunters
Another addition to Lee Min Ho’s movies list is “Bounty Hunters.” The 2016 film is an action-comedy drama starring Lee Min-ho, Wallace Chung, Tiffany Tang, Jeremy Tsui, Karena Ng, and Louis Fan. Due to its diversity, “Bounty Hunters” was already on the watchlist of many fans. However, it earned mixed reactions from the critics. On the other hand, the fans of the South Korean stars praised him for his marvelous acting in the film.
Lee Min Ho plays Lee San, a martial art expert. Along with master sleuth Yo (Wallace Chung), he has been working as bodyguard-to-hire but has earned only a little success. The two are forced to barge into a hotel room in Incheon during the mission, where a terrorist executes his bombing mission. As a result, the two investigators transform into wanted suspects.
What will happen when the two previous Interpol officers find them guilty of something they never did? To know more, Bounty Hunters now.
9. Faith
Faith, the historical drama from Lee Min Ho, is also known as “The Great Doctor” in many regions of the world. Just like The King, “Faith” is also a mixture f both the present-modern day and the historical period of the Goryeo Period. Lee Min Ho plays Choi Young, the Captain of the Royal Guard, to cross a specific mystic portal and bring heaven’s doctor. Yoo Eun-soo (Kim Hee-sun) is a plastic surgeon in the modern-day, who was brought to the Goryeo period by Choi Young.
At first, she tries to run away from there. However, Choi Young promises to return her to her real life, but things get in the way when the royal advisors manipulate the king into keeping Eun Soo there forever. The conspiracies to the throne and EunSoo’s responsibility encompass Choi Young’s life. Also, the two get close while exploring life in the past.
“faith” turned out to be a massive hit for SBS and brought an incredible viewership number in South Korea. The drama also stars Yu Oh Seong, Ryu Deok Hwan, Park Se Young, Lee Phillip, and Sung Hoon.
10. Mackerel Run
Get excited to see Lee Min Ho in his younger days. Mackerel Run is our last stop on the Best Lee Min Ho dramas and movies list. The 2007 drama brought attention to Lee Min Ho as an actor, as he played Cha Gong-chan. He gets into an elite school because of his soccer skills. However, once he gets into school, he starts losing interest in sports and cutting classes. One day, a beautiful girl enters school making Gong Chan fall for her instantly. Soon, he became energetic and started going to school regularly and attending all his classes. While the love emerges between Gong Chan and Min Yoon Seo (Moon Chae Won), the former vows to focus both on his love and school life.
Mackerel Run (cr: SBS)
The drama was a hit among teenagers and brought the leading cast into light. Mackerel Run also stars Park Bo Young (Strong Woman Do Bong Soon), Kwon Se-In (Angel’s Revenge), Ko Kyu Pil, Lee Byung Joon, and others.
And here, we will end the list. The above-mentioned dramas all bring out the best of Lee Min Ho. Moreover, fans will be thrilled to see how easily the actor can adapt to any role.
