As the crisp air of winter gives way to the promise of a new beginning, Korean New Year, or Seollal, brings with it a wave of tradition, family, and heartfelt wishes.
Itβs a time steeped in respect for elders, cherished customs, and the collective hope for a brighter year ahead.
Whether you’re sending greetings to family, friends, or colleagues, finding the right words can make all the difference.
Here, weβve gathered a collection of wishes, poems, and blessings to help you convey your warmest sentiments for a prosperous and happy 2024.
Wishes for Health and Well-being
Health is truly wealth, and as we step into a new year, wishing good health to our loved ones is paramount.
Seollal is a perfect occasion to express our deepest hopes for the physical and mental well-being of those we care about.
These wishes focus on vitality, resilience, and a year free from illness and worry.
1. “건κ°νμΈμ!” (Geon-gang-ha-se-yo!) β This is a simple yet profound wish for good health, a fundamental blessing for anyone.
2. “μνμ§ λ§μκ³ λ 건κ°νμκΈΈ λ°λλλ€.” (A-peu-ji ma-si-go neul geon-gang-ha-si-gil ba-ram-ni-da.) β Meaning “I hope you don’t get sick and always stay healthy,” this is a heartfelt wish for continuous well-being.
3. “λͺΈλ λ§μλ 건κ°ν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Mom-do ma-eum-do geon-gang-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β This wish translates to “May you have a year where both your body and mind are healthy,” covering holistic health.
4. “νλ ₯ λμΉλ 2024λ 보λ΄μΈμ!” (Hwal-lyeok neom-chi-neun 2024-nyeon bo-nae-se-yo!) β “Have a year full of vitality in 2024!” This wish is for energy and dynamism throughout the year.
5. “λͺ¨λ μ§λ³μΌλ‘λΆν° μμ λ‘μ΄ ν ν΄κ° λκΈ°λ₯Ό κΈ°μν©λλ€.” (Mo-deun jil-byeong-eu-ro-bu-teo ja-yu-ro-un han hae-ga doe-gi-reul gi-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I pray for a year free from all illnesses,” a wish for complete freedom from sickness.
6. “λ μμκ½ νΌλ 건κ°ν λ λ€ λμΈμ.” (Neul us-eum-kkot pi-neun geon-gang-han nal-deul doe-se-yo.) β “May your days be healthy and always filled with blooming laughter,” a beautiful wish combining health and happiness.
7. “λ©΄μλ ₯ κ½ μ‘κ³ κ±΄κ°νκ²!” (Myeon-yeok-ryeok kkwak jap-go geon-gang-ha-ge!) β “Hold onto your immunity tightly and stay healthy!” This is a more casual, encouraging wish for strong health.
8. “νμνκ³ κ±΄κ°ν μν΄ λ§μ΄νμΈμ.” (Pyeong-an-ha-go geon-gang-han sae-hae maj-i-ha-se-yo.) β “Welcome the new year peacefully and healthily,” wishing for both tranquility and good health.
9. “λ³λ§μ μΈμ°μ§ μλ ν볡ν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Byeong-ma-wa ssa-u-ji an-neun haeng-bok-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a happy year without fighting against illness,” a wish for a year where health is simply a given.
10. “κ°μ‘± λͺ¨λ 건κ°νμκΈ°λ₯Ό μ§μ¬μΌλ‘ λ°λλλ€.” (Ga-jok mo-du geon-gang-ha-si-gi-reul jin-sim-eu-ro ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I sincerely hope all family members are healthy,” a specific wish for the health of the entire family unit.
11. “λ§μμ ννμ ν¨κ» 건κ°μ΄ κΉλ€κΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Ma-eum-ui pyeong-hwa-wa ham-kke geon-gang-i git-deul-gi-reul.) β “May health reside with peace of mind,” linking mental and physical well-being.
12. “νΌνΌν λͺΈμΌλ‘ μνλ λͺ¨λ κ²μ μ΄λ£¨μΈμ.” (Teun-teun-han mom-eu-ro won-ha-neun mo-deun geos-eul i-ru-se-yo.) β “Achieve everything you desire with a strong body,” connecting robust health to achieving goals.
13. “μν΄μλ μν λμ κΈ°μ¨λ§ κ°λνμκΈΈ.” (Sae-hae-e-neun a-peum dae-sin gi-ppeum-man ga-deuk-ha-si-gil.) β “In the new year, may you be filled only with joy instead of pain,” a wish for a year devoid of suffering.
14. “μ€λμ€λ 건κ°νκ² ν¨κ»ν΄μ.” (O-rae-o-rae geon-gang-ha-ge ham-kke-hae-yo.) β “Let’s be together healthily for a long, long time,” a warm wish for enduring health and companionship.
15. “건κ°μ΄λΌλ μ΅κ³ μ μ λ¬Όμ λ°μΌμΈμ.” (Geon-gang-i-ra-neun choe-go-ui seon-mul-eul bad-eu-se-yo.) β “Receive the greatest gift of health,” framing health as the ultimate blessing.
16. “λ§€μΌλ§€μΌμ΄ 건κ°κ³Ό ν볡μΌλ‘ μ±μμ§κΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Mae-il-mae-il-i geon-gang-gwa haeng-bok-eu-ro chae-wo-ji-gi-reul.) β “May every single day be filled with health and happiness,” a wish for consistent well-being.
17. “무λ³μ₯μνλ 볡λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Mu-byeong-jang-su-ha-neun bok-doen han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a blessed year of long life without illness,” a traditional wish for longevity and health.
18. “λμ κΈ°μ΄μ λͺ¨λ 물리μΉκ³ 건κ°λ§ μ±κΈ°μΈμ.” (Na-ppeun gi-un-eun mo-du mul-li-chi-go geon-gang-man chaeng-gi-se-yo.) β “Ward off all bad energy and only take care of your health,” a wish for protection and prioritizing well-being.
19. “λͺΈλ λ§μλ κ°λ²Όμ΄ μν΄λ₯Ό λ§μ΄νμΈμ.” (Mom-do ma-eum-do ga-byeo-un sae-hae-reul maj-i-ha-se-yo.) β “Welcome the new year with a light body and mind,” wishing for a sense of ease and well-being.
20. “건κ°μΌλ‘ λ§λ³΅μ λ리μΈμ.” (Geon-gang-eu-ro man-bok-eul nu-ri-se-yo.) β “Enjoy all blessings through health,” connecting good health to overall fortune.
These wishes focus on the fundamental aspect of well-being, setting a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Wishes for Prosperity and Success
The Lunar New Year is a time for optimism, and for many, that includes aspirations for financial well-being and professional achievements.
These wishes are designed to bring good fortune, abundance, and success in all endeavors throughout 2024.
They are perfect for friends, family, and colleagues embarking on new ventures or striving for growth.
21. “λΆμ λμΈμ!” (Bu-ja doe-se-yo!) β A direct and universally understood wish: “Become rich!” It’s a classic for a reason.
22. “μ¬λ¬Ό 볡 ν°μ§λ 2024λ λμΈμ!” (Jae-mul bok teo-ji-neun 2024-nyeon doe-se-yo!) β “May 2024 be a year where your wealth luck explodes!” This is a vibrant wish for abundant financial fortune.
23. “νλ μΌλ§λ€ λλ° λμΈμ!” (Ha-neun il-ma-da dae-bak na-se-yo!) β “May every endeavor you undertake be a huge success!” This is a popular phrase for wishing extraordinary luck and success.
24. “λλ²Όλ½ λ§μΌμΈμ!” (Don-pyeo-rak maj-eu-se-yo!) β “May you be struck by a rain of money!” This is a very colorful and emphatic wish for immense wealth.
25. “μ¬μ λ²μ°½νμκΈΈ λ°λλλ€.” (Sa-eop beon-chang-ha-si-gil ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope your business prospers,” a specific wish for business owners to see significant growth.
26. “μΉμΉμ₯ꡬνλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Seung-seung-jang-gu-ha-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year of continuous and escalating success,” wishing for a chain of victories.
27. “λ»νλ λ° λͺ¨λ μ΄λ£¨λ μ±κ³΅μ μΈ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Tteut-ha-neun ba mo-du i-ru-neun seong-gong-jeok-in han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a successful year where you achieve everything you intend,” a wish for goal attainment and success.
28. “κΈμ μ μΌλ‘ νμλ‘μ΄ 2024λ 보λ΄μΈμ.” (Geum-jeon-jeok-eu-ro pung-yo-ro-un 2024-nyeon bo-nae-se-yo.) β “Have a financially abundant 2024,” a wish for wealth and plenty.
29. “λ Έλ ₯ν λ§νΌ 보μλ°λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (No-ryeok-han man-keum bo-sang-bat-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you be rewarded in proportion to your efforts,” a wish for deserved success based on hard work.
30. “νμ΄μ΄ κ°λν ν ν΄, 볡 λ§μ΄ λ°μΌμΈμ.” (Haeng-un-i ga-deuk-han han hae, bok man-i bad-eu-se-yo.) β “A year full of good luck, receive much fortune,” combining general luck with specific blessings.
31. “μν΄μλ μμ μΌλ§ κ°λνμκ³ μ¬λ¬Όλ μμ΄κΈΈ.” (Sae-hae-e-neun us-eul il-man ga-deuk-ha-si-go jae-mul-do ssah-i-gil.) β “In the new year, may you only have things to smile about and may wealth accumulate,” a wish for joy and financial gain.
32. “μνλ λͺ©ν λͺ¨λ λ¬μ±νμκΈΈ μμν©λλ€.” (Won-ha-neun mok-pyo mo-du dal-seong-ha-si-gil eung-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I cheer you on to achieve all your desired goals,” a supportive wish for success in achieving objectives.
33. “μ¬μ λν΅νλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ!” (Jae-su dae-tong-ha-neun han hae doe-se-yo!) β “May you have a year of great fortune and success!” This is another enthusiastic wish for overall good luck.
34. “κ²½μ μ μΌλ‘ λ λ ν ν ν΄κ° λκΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Gyeong-je-jeok-eu-ro deun-deun-han han hae-ga doe-gi-reul.) β “May it be a financially stable year,” a wish for security and steadiness in finances.
35. “ν¬μνμλ λͺ¨λ κ³³μμ μ’μ κ²°κ³Ό μκΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Tu-ja-ha-si-neun mo-deun gos-e-seo jo-eun gyeol-gwa it-gi-reul.) β “May there be good results in all your investments,” a specific wish for those involved in financial investments.
36. “κ³ μ λμ λμ΄ μ€λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Go-saeng kkeut-e nag-i o-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May a year of joy come after hardship,” a wish for a rewarding outcome after effort.
37. “νλ μ²λΌ νμ‘±ν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Pung-nyeon-cheo-reom pung-jok-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year as abundant as a bountiful harvest,” a wish for plentiful resources.
38. “λͺ¨λ μΌμ΄ μ μ ν리기λ₯Ό λ°λλλ€.” (Mo-deun il-i sul-sul pul-li-gi-reul ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope all your affairs unfold smoothly,” a wish for effortless progress and problem-solving.
39. “μλ‘μ΄ κΈ°νλ€μ΄ κ°λν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Sae-ro-un gi-hoe-deul-i ga-deuk-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May it be a year full of new opportunities,” a wish for growth and advancement through new possibilities.
40. “λ‘λ λΉμ²¨λλ νμ΄λ ν¨κ»νκΈΈ!” (Ro-tto dang-cheom-doe-neun haeng-un-do ham-kke-ha-gil!) β “May the luck of winning the lottery also be with you!” A fun, albeit hopeful, wish for extraordinary financial luck.
These phrases are perfect for conveying hopes for a financially rewarding and successful year.
Wishes for Happiness and Joy
Beyond health and wealth, the true essence of a good year lies in happiness and the joy found in everyday moments.
Seollal is an opportunity to send wishes that resonate with warmth, laughter, and contentment.
These messages aim to bring smiles and fill the year with positive emotions.
41. “ν볡νμΈμ!” (Haeng-bok-ha-se-yo!) β The simplest and most direct wish: “Be happy!” A fundamental sentiment for anyone.
42. “μμκ½ νμ§ νΌλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Us-eum-kkot hwal-jjak pi-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May a year of blooming laughter be yours,” a beautiful wish for abundant joy and happiness.
43. “κΈ°μ¨κ³Ό νλ³΅μ΄ κ°λν 2024λ 보λ΄μΈμ.” (Gi-ppeum-gwa haeng-bok-i ga-deuk-han 2024-nyeon bo-nae-se-yo.) β “Have a 2024 filled with joy and happiness,” a comprehensive wish for positive emotions.
44. “λ§€μΌλ§€μΌμ΄ ν볡μΌλ‘ κ°λνμκΈΈ λ°λλλ€.” (Mae-il-mae-il-i haeng-bok-eu-ro ga-deuk-ha-si-gil ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope every single day is filled with happiness,” a wish for consistent and sustained joy.
45. “λ§μμ κΉμ΄ νλ³΅μ΄ μ리 μ‘κΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Ma-eum-sok gip-i haeng-bok-i ja-ri jap-gi-reul.) β “May happiness settle deep within your heart,” a wish for profound and lasting contentment.
46. “μΌμ μ μμ ν볡λ€μ λ§μ΄ λ°κ²¬νμΈμ.” (Il-sang sok jak-eun haeng-bok-deul-eul man-i bal-gyeon-ha-se-yo.) β “May you discover many small happinesses in your daily life,” encouraging appreciation for everyday joys.
47. “μ¨ κ°μ‘±μ΄ ν¨κ» μμκ½ νΌμ°λ λͺ μ λμΈμ.” (On ga-jok-i ham-kke us-eum-kkot pi-u-neun myeong-jeol doe-se-yo.) β “May this holiday be one where the whole family blooms with laughter,” a wish for shared family joy during Seollal.
48. “κ±±μ κ·Όμ¬ λͺ¨λ μκ³ μ¦κ±°μ΄ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Geok-jeong geun-sim mo-du it-go jeul-geo-un han hae doe-se-yo.) β “Forget all worries and anxieties, and have a joyful year,” a wish for freedom from troubles and pure enjoyment.
49. “μ¬λνλ μ¬λλ€κ³Ό ν볡ν μΆμ΅ λ§μ΄ λ§λμΈμ.” (Sa-rang-ha-neun sa-ram-deul-gwa haeng-bok-han chu-eok man-i man-deu-se-yo.) β “Create many happy memories with your loved ones,” a wish for meaningful experiences and connections.
50. “λ§μμ΄ λ°λ»ν΄μ§λ μκ°λ€μ΄ κ°λν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Ma-eum-i tta-tteut-hae-ji-neun sun-gan-deul-i ga-deuk-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May it be a year filled with moments that warm your heart,” a wish for heartwarming experiences.
51. “μν΄μλ μμ μΌλ§ μκΈ°κΈ°λ₯Ό!” (Sae-hae-e-neun us-eul il-man saeng-gi-gi-reul!) β “May only things that make you smile happen in the new year!” A simple, direct wish for constant amusement.
52. “ν루νλ£¨κ° μ λ¬Ό κ°μ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Ha-ru-ha-ru-ga seon-mul gat-eun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May each day be like a gift,” a wish for appreciating the value of every moment.
53. “λ§μκ» μκ³ μ¦κΈ°λ μν΄ λ§μ΄νμΈμ.” (Ma-eum-kkeot ut-go jeul-gi-neun sae-hae maj-i-ha-se-yo.) β “Welcome the new year by laughing and enjoying yourself to your heart’s content,” a wish for uninhibited joy.
54. “ν볡 λ°μ΄λ¬μ€ λ리 νΌλ¨λ¦¬μΈμ!” (Haeng-bok ba-i-re-seu neol-li peo-tteu-ri-se-yo!) β “Spread the happiness virus far and wide!” A playful wish to share joy with others.
55. “νμ¨νκ³ ν볡ν λ λ€ λμΈμ.” (Pyeong-on-ha-go haeng-bok-han nal-deul doe-se-yo.) β “May your days be peaceful and happy,” combining tranquility with joy.
56. “μ¦κ±°μ΄ μΌλ€μ΄ λμ΄μ§ μλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Jeul-geo-un il-deul-i kkeun-i-ji an-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May joyful events be continuous throughout the year,” a wish for an unbroken stream of happiness.
57. “μν΄μλ ν볡 μΆ©μ κ°λνμΈμ!” (Sae-hae-e-neun haeng-bok chung-jeon ga-deuk-ha-se-yo!) β “In the new year, may you be fully charged with happiness!” A modern, energetic wish for abundant joy.
58. “μΈμ λ λΉμ κ³μ νλ³΅μ΄ ν¨κ»νκΈΈ.” (Eon-je-na dang-sin gyeot-e haeng-bok-i ham-kke-ha-gil.) β “May happiness always be by your side,” a wish for constant companionship with joy.
59. “ν볡 κ°λ, μμ κ°λν 2024λ λμΈμ.” (Haeng-bok ga-deuk, us-eum ga-deuk-han 2024-nyeon doe-se-yo.) β “May 2024 be full of happiness and full of laughter,” a dual wish for complete joy.
60. “λΉμ μ λͺ¨λ λ μ΄ ν볡μΌλ‘ λΉλκΈ°λ₯Ό.” (Dang-sin-ui mo-deun nal-i haeng-bok-eu-ro bit-na-gi-reul.) β “May all your days shine with happiness,” a poetic wish for a year illuminated by joy.
These wishes are designed to bring a sense of lightness and positivity to the recipient’s year.
Wishes for Personal Growth and Fulfillment
The new year is often a time for introspection and setting intentions for personal development.
These wishes focus on learning, achieving potential, and finding a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in 2024.
They are ideal for those embarking on new journeys or seeking self-improvement.
61. “λ μ±μ₯νλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Deo seong-jang-ha-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year of further growth,” a straightforward wish for personal development.
62. “λ°°μμ κΈ°μ¨μ΄ κ°λν ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Bae-um-ui gi-ppeum-i ga-deuk-han han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May it be a year filled with the joy of learning,” a wish for intellectual curiosity and fulfillment.
63. “μμ μ΄ μνλ λͺ¨μ΅μΌλ‘ λ°μ ν΄λκ°μΈμ.” (Ja-sin-i won-ha-neun mo-seub-eu-ro bal-jeon-hae-na-ga-se-yo.) β “Develop into the person you wish to be,” a wish for self-actualization and positive transformation.
64. “κΏμ ν₯ν΄ νμ°¨κ² λμκ°λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Kkum-eul hyang-hae him-cha-ge na-a-ga-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you stride powerfully towards your dreams,” a wish for ambition and determined pursuit of goals.
65. “μλ‘μ΄ λμ μ μ±κ³΅νμκΈΈ λ°λλλ€.” (Sae-ro-un do-jeon-e seong-gong-ha-si-gil ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope you succeed in your new challenges,” a wish for courage and accomplishment in facing the unknown.
66. “μκΈ° κ³λ°μ νμ°λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Ja-gi gye-bal-e him-sseu-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year dedicated to self-improvement,” a wish for conscious effort in personal development.
67. “λΉμ μ μ μ¬λ ₯μ λ§μκ» νΌμΉμΈμ.” (Dang-sin-ui jam-jae-ryeok-eul ma-eum-kkeot pyeol-chi-se-yo.) β “Unfold your potential to the fullest,” a wish for unlocking and utilizing one’s abilities.
68. “μλ―Έ μλ κ²½νλ€λ‘ κ°λ μ±μ°μΈμ.” (Ui-mi it-neun gyeong-heom-deul-lo ga-deuk chae-u-se-yo.) β “Fill your year with meaningful experiences,” a wish for a life rich in valuable moments and lessons.
69. “μλ‘μ΄ κ°λ₯μ±μ νμνλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Sae-ro-un ga-neung-seong-eul tam-saek-ha-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May it be a year of exploring new possibilities,” a wish for curiosity and openness to discovery.
70. “μ±μ°°κ³Ό μ±μ₯μ ν΅ν΄ λμ± λ¨λ¨ν΄μ§μΈμ.” (Seong-chal-gwa seong-jang-eul tong-hae deo-uk dan-dan-hae-ji-se-yo.) β “Become stronger through reflection and growth,” a wish for resilience built on self-awareness.
71. “λΉμ λ§μ μλλ‘ κΎΈμ€ν λμκ°μΈμ.” (Dang-sin-man-ui sok-do-ro kku-jun-hi na-a-ga-se-yo.) β “Keep moving forward at your own pace,” a reminder to trust one’s journey and progress.
72. “μμ μ λ κΉμ΄ μμκ°λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Ja-sin-eul deo gip-i al-a-ga-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year of getting to know yourself more deeply,” a wish for self-discovery and understanding.
73. “μλ‘μ΄ μ§νλ₯Ό μ»λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Sae-ro-un ji-hye-reul eot-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you gain new wisdom in the year ahead,” a wish for intellectual and spiritual enrichment.
74. “λΉμ μ κ°μΉλ₯Ό λ°κ²¬νκ³ λΉλ΄λ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Dang-sin-ui ga-chi-reul bal-gyeon-ha-go bit-nae-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you discover and shine your own worth,” a wish for self-appreciation and recognition.
75. “λμ μ μ±μ₯μ λ°κ±°λ¦μ΄ λ κ²μ λλ€.” (Do-jeon-eun seong-jang-ui mit-geo-reum-i doel geos-im-ni-da.) β “Challenges will become the fertile ground for your growth,” a perspective-shifting message about difficulties.
76. “μμ μκ² ν¬μνλ ν ν΄ λμΈμ.” (Ja-sin-e-ge tu-ja-ha-neun han hae doe-se-yo.) β “May you have a year of investing in yourself,” a wish for prioritizing self-care and development.
77. “κ²½νμ ν΅ν΄ λ°°μ°κ³ λμ± μ±μν΄μ§μΈμ.” (Gyeong-heom-eul tong-hae bae-u-go deo-uk seong-suk-hae-ji-se-yo.) β “Learn through experience and become more mature,” a wish for wisdom gained from life’s journey.
78. “μλ‘μ΄ λͺ©νλ₯Ό μ€μ νκ³ λ¬μ±νλ κΈ°μ¨μ λ리μΈμ.” (Sae-ro-un mok-pyo-reul seol-jeong-ha-go dal-seong-ha-neun gi-ppeum-eul nu-ri-se-yo.) β “Set new goals and enjoy the pleasure of achieving them,” a wish for a cycle of ambition and satisfaction.
79. “λΉμ μ μ΄μ μ λ°λΌ μνλ μΆμ λ§λ€μ΄κ°μΈμ.” (Dang-sin-ui yeol-jeong-eul tta-ra won-ha-neun salm-eul man-deul-eo-ga-se-yo.) β “Follow your passion and create the life you desire,” a wish for living authentically and purposefully.
80. “λ§€ μκ° μ΅μ μ λ€νλ λΉμ μ μμν©λλ€.” (Mae sun-gan choe-seon-eul da-ha-neun dang-sin-eul eung-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I cheer you on as you do your best in every moment,” a supportive message for consistent effort and dedication.
These wishes encourage self-discovery and the pursuit of a more fulfilling life.
Traditional and Respectful Wishes
Seollal is deeply rooted in tradition and respect, particularly for elders.
These wishes carry a formal and respectful tone, perfect for addressing seniors or in more traditional settings.
They honor customs and express profound reverence.
81. “μν΄ λ³΅ λ§μ΄ λ°μΌμμμ€.” (Sae-hae bok man-i bad-eu-sip-si-o.) β A very formal and respectful way of saying “Receive much fortune in the new year.” It’s a quintessential Seollal greeting.
82. “λ§μ무κ°νμμμ€.” (Man-su-mu-gang-ha-sip-si-o.) β “May you live a long and healthy life.” This is a highly respectful wish, traditionally given to elders.
83. “νμ 건κ°νμκ³ νμνμκΈ°λ₯Ό κΈ°μν©λλ€.” (Hang-sang geon-gang-ha-si-go pyeong-an-ha-si-gi-reul gi-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I pray that you always remain healthy and peaceful.” This is a formal expression of well-wishes for well-being.
84. “μ‘΄κ²½νλ λ§μμ λ΄μ μν΄ μΈμ¬λ₯Ό μ ν©λλ€.” (Jon-gyeong-ha-neun ma-eum-eul dam-a sae-hae in-sa-reul jeon-ham-ni-da.) β “I offer my New Year’s greetings with a heart full of respect.” This explicitly states the reverence behind the greeting.
85. “λ μ ν¬μκ² κ·κ°μ΄ λμ΄ μ£Όμ μ κ°μ¬ν©λλ€.” (Neul jeo-hui-e-ge gwi-gam-i doe-eo ju-si-eo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.) β “Thank you for always being a role model for us.” This expresses gratitude for guidance and leadership, especially fitting for elders.
86. “κ°μ μ λ νμκ³Ό νλ³΅μ΄ κ°λνμκΈ°λ₯Ό λ°λλλ€.” (Ga-jeong-e neul pyeong-an-gwa haeng-bok-i ga-deuk-ha-si-gi-reul ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope your home is always filled with peace and happiness.” A wish for the entire household’s well-being.
87. “μν΄μλ 건κ°κ³Ό νλ³΅μ΄ ν¨κ»νμκΈΈ μΆμν©λλ€.” (Sae-hae-e-do geon-gang-gwa haeng-bok-i ham-kke-ha-si-gil chuk-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I bless you with health and happiness in the new year as well.” ‘Chukwon’ is a more formal blessing.
88. “κ·ν κ±Έμ νμμ΄ μ리λ₯Ό λΉλ΄ μ£Όμ μ κ°μ¬ν©λλ€.” (Gwi-han geol-eum ha-si-eo ja-ri-reul bit-nae ju-si-eo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.) β “Thank you for gracing us with your esteemed presence.” This is a polite thank you for attending a gathering.
89. “νμ λ§μλ§λ€ μ§νκ° λμΉμλλ€.” (Ha-sin mal-sseum-ma-da ji-hye-ga neom-chi-sip-ni-da.) β “Every word you speak overflows with wisdom.” A compliment acknowledging the wisdom of the elder.
90. “μν΄μλ νμλ μΌλ§λ€ λ§μ¬νν΅νμκΈ°λ₯Ό κΈ°μν©λλ€.” (Sae-hae-e-neun ha-si-neun il-ma-da man-sa-hyeong-tong-ha-si-gi-reul gi-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I pray that all your endeavors are successful in the new year.” ‘Man-sa-hyeong-tong’ means everything goes smoothly and successfully.
91. “μΈμ λ μ ν¬λ₯Ό μκ°ν΄μ£Όμλ λ§μμ κ°μ¬λ립λλ€.” (Eon-je-na jeo-hui-reul saeng-gak-hae-ju-si-neun ma-eum-e gam-sa-deur-im-ni-da.) β “We are thankful for your constant thoughts of us.” Expressing gratitude for their care and consideration.
92. “건κ°ν λͺ¨μ΅μΌλ‘ μ€λμ€λ κ³μ κ³μ μ£Όμμμ€.” (Geon-gang-han mo-seub-eu-ro o-rae-o-rae gyeot-e gye-syeo ju-sip-si-o.) β “Please stay by our side healthily for a long, long time.” A heartfelt plea for their continued presence.
93. “μν΄μλ λ³ν¨μλ κ°λ₯΄μΉ¨ λΆνλ립λλ€.” (Sae-hae-e-do byeon-ham-eom-neun ga-reu-chim bu-tak-deur-im-ni-da.) β “We ask for your unchanging guidance in the new year as well.” Seeking continued mentorship and advice.
94. “κ°μ‘± λͺ¨λμ 건κ°κ³Ό ν볡μ κΈ°μν©λλ€.” (Ga-jok mo-du-ui geon-gang-gwa haeng-bok-eul gi-won-ham-ni-da.) β “I wish for the health and happiness of your entire family.” A comprehensive wish for the family unit.
95. “λ°κ³ ν¬λ§μ°¬ μν΄λ₯Ό λ§μ΄νμκΈ°λ₯Ό λ°λλλ€.” (Bal-go hui-mang-chan sae-hae-reul maj-i-si-gi-reul ba-ram-ni-da.) β “I hope you welcome a bright and hopeful new year.” A wish for optimism and a positive outlook.
96. “μν΄μλ μμκ½μ΄ λ§λ°νλ κΈ°μ λ λ€ λμΈμ.” (Sae-hae-e-neun us-eum-kkot-i man-bal-ha-neun gi-ppeun nal-deul doe-se-yo.) β “May the new year be filled with joyous days where laughter blooms abundantly.” A traditional expression for happiness.
97. “λ μ ν¬λ₯Ό μ΄λμ΄ μ£Όμ μ κ°μ¬ν©λλ€.” (Neul jeo-hui-reul i-kkeul-eo ju-si-eo-seo gam-sa-ham-ni-da.) β “Thank you for always leading us.” Expressing gratitude for guidance and leadership.
98. “건κ°νμ λͺ¨μ΅μΌλ‘ μν΄λ₯Ό λ§μ΄νμλ μ°ΈμΌλ‘ κΈ°μ©λλ€.” (Geon-gang-ha-sin mo-seub-eu-ro sae-hae-reul maj-i-si-ni cham-eu-ro gi-ppeum-ni-da.) β “We are truly happy that you welcome the new year in good health.” Expressing sincere joy at their well-being.
99. “μν΄μλ 건κ°κ³Ό νλ³΅μ΄ λ ν¨κ»νμκΈ°λ₯Ό λ°λΌμ΅λλ€.” (Sae-hae-e-do geon-gang-gwa haeng-bok-i neul ham-kke-ha-si-gi-reul ba-ra-op-ni-da.) β “I hope that health and happiness will always be with you in the new year.” ‘Bar-a-op-ni-da’ is a very humble and formal way to express a wish.
100. “μ‘΄κ²½κ³Ό μ¬λμ λ΄μ μν΄ μΈμ¬ μ¬λ¦½λλ€.” (Jon-gyeong-gwa sa-rang-eul dam-a sae-hae in-sa ol-lim-ni-da.) β “I offer my New Year’s greetings with respect and love.” A deeply respectful and affectionate closing.
These traditional phrases carry the weight of culture and deep-seated respect.
As we celebrate Korean New Year, let these heartfelt wishes serve as a bridge to connect with loved ones.
May your greetings be as warm and bright as the new year itself.
Choose the wishes that best resonate with your feelings and the recipient, adding a personal touch to your Seollal messages.
Here’s to a prosperous, healthy, and joyous 2024 for everyone!