I'm really thankful for the popularity of 'Strong Woman Do Bong

When Park Bo-young proclaims, “I’m really thankful for the popularity of Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, but I know it’s only temporary,” she reveals the wisdom of one who walks amid the fleeting lights of fame, yet does not mistake them for eternal suns. Her words are not born of bitterness, but of humility and awareness. She knows that success, like the tide, rises and recedes, and that to cling to it as though it were everlasting is to invite sorrow. To be thankful in the midst of glory, and to recognize its impermanence, is a sign of a soul grounded in truth.

The drama Strong Woman Do Bong Soon brought her immense popularity, casting her into the gaze of millions and filling her career with new opportunity. Yet even as the applause thundered and her name echoed in households across nations, she remembered that this moment, too, would pass. Unlike many who are blinded by the glitter of acclaim, Park Bo-young’s heart stayed clear: she accepted the blessing with joy, but also with the wisdom to know it is but a season. This balance—between gratitude and detachment—is the true strength of her spirit.

History speaks often of this tension between fame and impermanence. Consider the Roman general Cincinnatus, who, after being granted supreme power to save his people, laid it down once the task was done and returned to his farm. He knew that authority was temporary, and that its purpose was service, not possession. Or think of the playwright Sophocles, whose works were celebrated in Athens, yet who knew that even the greatest plays would one day fade from the stage. Their wisdom was the same as Park’s: enjoy the season of recognition, but do not mistake it for eternity.

Her statement also reflects an important teaching about the nature of art itself. A drama, a song, or a story can capture the heart of a generation, yet even the most beloved works are eventually carried into memory. This is not tragedy, but the natural cycle of creation. Each work has its time to shine, to inspire, to comfort, and then it makes way for the next. By acknowledging that Strong Woman Do Bong Soon’s popularity is temporary, Park Bo-young honors the natural rhythm of art and resists the temptation to cling desperately to what has already passed.

Her thankfulness is what sanctifies this wisdom. Instead of lamenting that the glory will not last forever, she treasures it in the moment. Gratitude transforms temporary blessings into eternal treasures of the soul. To be grateful is to store joy not in the shifting winds of public opinion, but in the deep chambers of memory and spirit. Thus, though the drama’s popularity may fade, the gratitude she carries ensures its impact will never vanish from her heart.

The lesson for all is profound: whatever success you hold, hold it lightly. Be thankful for the seasons of recognition, but do not build your identity upon them, for they will pass. Instead, root your worth in your work, your character, and your relationships. Like Park Bo-young, acknowledge the impermanence of fame, and let that humility guide you to cherish each moment without fear of its end.

So I say to you, seekers of wisdom: when the world applauds, bow your head in gratitude. When the applause fades, bow your head still, for you have lived, created, and shared. Let every moment of glory remind you that life’s blessings are like blossoms in spring—brief, radiant, and meant to be cherished, not clung to. In this way, you will walk with peace, as Park Bo-young has, embracing both the rise and fall of fortune with equal grace.