Snowdrop
A tragic romance, shrouded in the tense political atmosphere of 1980s Seoul, blossoms like a fragile flower in a brutal winter.
Snowdrop
Snowdrop

설강화

"The blooming of radiant first love."

18 December 2021 — 30 January 2022 South Korea 1 season 16 episode Ended ⭐ 8.5 (295)
Cast: Jung Hae-in, JISOO, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-a
Drama War & Politics
Forbidden Love vs. Ideology Political Corruption and Conspiracy Sacrifice and Betrayal Loss of Innocence

Snowdrop - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

너도.. 평범한 나라에서 평범한 젊은이로 살았으면 어땠을까?

— Eun Yeong-ro

Context:

This line is spoken during a quiet, vulnerable moment amidst the tense hostage situation. Yeong-ro expresses her sorrow for Soo-ho's circumstances, highlighting the theme that individuals are victims of the political systems they are born into.

Meaning:

Translation: "What if you... had lived as an ordinary young man in an ordinary country?" This quote encapsulates the core tragedy of Soo-ho's life. It reflects Yeong-ro's deep empathy for him, seeing past his identity as a spy to the man he could have been, and mourning the life of peace and normalcy that was stolen from him by ideology and conflict.

살아. 무슨 일이 있어도. 살아남아야 돼.

— Lim Soo-ho

Context:

Spoken in Episode 16, as Soo-ho is dying in Yeong-ro's arms after shielding her from gunfire. It is his final, desperate plea and the ultimate expression of his love and sacrifice.

Meaning:

Translation: "Live. No matter what happens. You have to survive." These are among Soo-ho's final words and represent his ultimate act of love for Yeong-ro. His last wish is for her to live on, even without him. It's a selfless command that underscores his complete transformation from a soldier serving a state to a man sacrificing himself for one person.