Korra's relationships

This page is about Korra's relationships with other characters, including her home life at the Southern Water Tribe and her new life in Republic City. Korra is a vivacious and caring young woman whose antics find her both dangerous enemies and loving friends.

Tonraq and Senna
"'Mom, Dad...I'll miss you.' 'We love you so much.' - Korra saying goodbye to her parents in 'Welcome to Republic City'."



Korra's parents are caring and understanding of their daughter, and she seems to have a good relationship with them. They knew she was the Avatar when Korra started bending water, earth, and fire at only four years old. They were supportive of their young daughter, enough so to let her go to Republic City to follow her destiny. Korra bid her parents farewell before her voyage to the city.

Mako
"'Look, I really like you and I think we were meant for each other.' - Korra impulsively admitting her feelings to Mako in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



Korra first met Mako after Bolin let her into the pro-bending changing room to watch their match. Mako was very hostile towards Korra despite her friendly introduction, assuming her to be another one of Bolin's "crazy fangirls". Korra watched Mako in awe as he knocked out the opposing team single-handedly in the third round. After the match, Korra attempted to entreat Mako once again, though he continued acting indifferent toward her presence. Despite being disappointed by Mako's rude behavior, she eagerly asked Bolin to show her a few pro-bending moves, in doing so she revealed to them both that she was in fact the Avatar. Mako, vaguely impressed by her skills, stated that her earthbending was "not bad", to which Korra wished to know what it would take to impress him. At the next match, when Hasook appeared to be a no-show, Korra filled in as the replacement waterbender. After a rocky start, she helped the Fire Ferrets win the match, urging Mako to call her "a natural". He then gave her a permanent spot on the team.

Later, when Bolin was kidnapped by the Equalists, Mako assumed that he had gone to go see Korra, so he visited Air Temple Island while the Avatar was training. When seeing that Mako was approaching, Jinora and Ikki teased Korra for her apparent crush on the firebender. After conversing briefly, the two set out to find Bolin together. During the search, the pair came across Skoochy, who told them that Bolin went off with the Triple Threat Triad. Mako, daunted by the night-long search, was frustrated by Bolin's disappearance, however, Korra promptly assured Mako that the two of them would find his brother. After a heart warming talk about Mako's past, they fell asleep on each others shoulders, causing Korra and Mako to be flustered when they awoke. Later on, while trying to infiltrate an Equalist rally to get Bolin, Mako gave Korra his scarf and they posed as a couple to attract less attention.

When Mako started to date the beautiful Asami Sato, Korra was obviously jealous of this relationship; as shown when Mako and Asami were giving each other Eskimo kisses and Korra looked on in disgust.

As Korra was helping Ikki and Jinora feed the winged lemurs, the two become curious of Mako and Korra's impending romance and asked her about it. Stating that she did not have feelings for Mako, she did create a situation stating that "suppose I had feelings for Mako, what would I do?" Given elaborate and dramatic answers by the two, Korra was then alarmed by Pema who had heard the entire conversation. After empathizing with Korra and giving her advice, Pema told Korra to confess her feelings. After an amazing match, Korra followed through with Pema's advice and confessed her feelings to Mako, however he kindly rejected, stating that he didn't return the feelings and he was with Asami. Korra was then asked out by Bolin, who gave her enough confidence to be "date worthy" again.



Mako, being jealous of Korra's impending relationship with Bolin, confronted her before their next match. He stated that he knew she was only dating his brother to get back at him, and after Korra stated that Mako was saying that only because he was in fact jealous, the firebender responded that he was only looking out for his brother and didn't want his heart to be broken, leading the two to have a fight, which caused more complications in their teamwork in the ring.

After the match, Mako confronted Korra and admitted that he hadn't been honest with her. He explained that he did have feelings for her, but was confused due to his relationship with Asami. Korra impulsively kissed Mako, and was kissed back in return. However, she quickly broke it off after noticing was Bolin standing nearby watching them, and was blamed by Mako for breaking Bolin's heart. This caused another fight between the two and more drama between their team. After Korra won the match, they all apologized each other and agreed to be friends again, despite the lingering romantic tension.

At the pro-bending championship match, Asami blew a kiss at Mako. Mako returned it as Korra watched with a disgusted expression, indicating that she is still jealous of their relationship. When Korra returned safely from pursuing Amon, Mako immediately rushed over to hug her and told her that he was "so glad" she was safe. Since the Probending Arena is destroyed Korra quickly rushed over to the attic where Mako and Bolin was packing, telling them that they could stay in Air Temple Island. But Asami already offered them to stay with her in the Sato Mansion which frustrated Korra a bit. After finding out Hiroshi was up to something Lin Tenzin, and Korra came into the mansion and forcefully requested to speak with Mr. Sato. Asami was angry due to people thinking her father was an Equalist. Mako defended her and later accused Korra of being jealous. After finding out Hiroshi was an Equalist, Mako apologized of accusing her. Since the Mansion wasn't really an option to stay, Mako asked if she could stay with her. Korra said yes and even said she can stay with her. Despite Korra's feelings for Mako she told him after what Asami's been through, she needs him.

Bolin
"'You are one of a kind, Bolin.' - Korra to Bolin in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



Bolin allowed Korra entrance into the Pro-bending Arena by telling Toza that she was with him. Bolin found Korra attractive since the moment he saw her, but she only viewed him as a friend, even after he brought her a pastry and a rose for saving him from Amon. Finally, after officially asking her out, Korra accepted to go on a date with Bolin. The two had fun and he stated that she was "one of a kind". After Bolin saw Korra kissing Mako, he ran away crying, causing Korra to feel sorry for him and to worry about his well being. After winning the semifinals of the tournament, Korra healed Bolin's injured shoulder, and the two agreed that everything would be alright between them. She thanked him for the great time she had with him, and returned the compliment that he was "one of a kind". When Korra went to confront the council to protest their cancellation of the championship match, Bolin was right by Korra's side and agreed completely with her. Later, when Korra defeated Tahno during the Coin Toss battle, Bolin cheered her victory by announcing Korra as his "hero". Bolin also showed concern while awaiting Korra's return from fighting the Equalists after they attacked the arena following the championship match. He then was relieved that Korra was alright when Amon attacked the Pro-Bending Arena, hugging her quickly after Mako.

Tenzin
"'It's okay to be scared.' - Tenzin to Korra in 'The Voice in the Night'."



Although their relationship started out poorly, Korra truly believes that Tenzin is an amazing airbender and a great teacher. His teachings have helped Korra through her struggles and have taught her valuable lessons, such as how to dodge attacks in the pro-bending ring. Tenzin re-assured her that she could tell him anything, to which Korra admitted her fears of Amon, crying while he comforted her encounter with the Equalists' leader. In this way, he plays the part of a father figure for Korra.

Asami Sato
"'Great job! What a comeback, Korra. I've never seen a hat trick like that.' 'Thanks! But, if it hadn't been for you and your father, we wouldn't have the chance to play. So, thank you.' - Asami Sato and Korra in 'The Spirit of Competition'."

Although jealous of her relationship with Mako, Korra was truly grateful for Asami because without her and her father, the Fire Ferrets wouldn't be able to participate in the finals of the Pro-Bending Tournament. Korra even thanked her for her father's financial support after the conclusion of the Fire Ferrets' semifinal match. After finding out that Hiroshi is a part of the equalists, Korra wishes for Mako to comfort her and even invites Asami to live with her on Air Temple Island.

Katara
"'I have to find my own path as the Avatar.' 'I know you do.' - Korra and Katara in 'Welcome to Republic City'."



As her waterbending teacher, Katara has known Korra since she was very little. Korra learned much from Katara and stated that she was the "best waterbending teacher". Katara knew that Korra had to find her way as the Avatar and let her escape to Republic City. Katara even said that Korra reminded her of herself as a young girl.

Naga
"My best friend. And a great tracker." - Korra talking about Naga to Mako in the "The Revelation".



Although Naga is a polar bear dog, Korra views her as her best friend. The Avatar is the first person to ever tame a polar bear dog and keep it as a pet. Korra and Naga do almost everything together. Naga even sleeps in Korra's room on Air Temple Island. Naga always comes to Korra's aid when it is needed and when she whistles for her.

Jinora
"'Don't force your way through!' - Jinora trying to help Korra along in her training in 'A Leaf in the Wind'."

Jinora sincerely tried to help Korra with her airbending training, attempting to give Korra advice when first going through the airbending gates. Korra confided in her and her sister, Ikki, about her boy troubles as they were the first known people aware of her crush on Mako. She offered her advice about how Korra should handle her crush by describing what happened in one of her books.

Ikki
Ikki is often seen helping Korra with her airbending training. Korra apparently confided in her and her sister, Jinora, about her boy troubles as they were the first known people aware of her crush on Mako. She told Korra to fix her problems by "brewing a love potion". Korra even let Ikki and her little brother Meelo play in the Satomobile that Tarrlok had sent her.

Lin Beifong


Lin Beifong, the daughter of Toph Beifong and chief of the Metalbending Police Force, initially despised Korra, viewing her as a threat to the law and order she had worked hard to establish. She refused to give the Avatar any special treatment for her position, despite the friendship shared between Korra's past reincarnation and Lin's mother. This was most expressed at the gala that Tarrlok held in honor of Korra, where she snapped that she had earned nothing.

Their relationship took a better turn when Lin agreed with Korra that shutting down the Pro-bending Arena would mean caving to Amon, which convinced Tarrlok and the rest of the council to keep it open. After the Equalists attacked the arena and attempted to flee, Korra came after them, but fell from her waterbending lift. Lin quickly jumped into action and saved her by using her metal cables, and allowed her to reach the arena's roof to fight the Equalists. Together, they tried to defeat as many as they could and reach Amon, but most of them escaped.

After the fight, Korra fell again from the roof, and Lin allowed Amon to get away in favor of using her cables to save Korra once more. The chief brought Korra to the concourse of the arena, allowing the Avatar to reunite with her teammates. Korra then expressed her thanks to Lin for saving her life.

Tahno
"'I'm gonna knock Tahno's stupid hair off his stupid head.' - Korra to Mako and Bolin about Tahno in 'And the Winner Is...'."



Tahno first met Korra at Narook's Seaweed Noodlery while the Avatar went out with Bolin for a date. Hostility immediately ensued between the two as Tahno and Korra made eye-contact with each other in the noodle restaurant, leading to Tahno approaching the pair with his clique to mock the Fire Ferrets and trash-talk with them. After a hostile exchange between the two, Korra whistled for Naga, who promptly proceeded to roar at Tahno through a window, causing him to reel away in shock squealing. He gathered what was left of his dignity and retreated.

Tahno later returned during the Pro-bending Tournament semifinals to face off against his opponents with his team, the White Falls Wolfbats, mocking the Fire Ferrets along the way. After knocking out the opposing team in only one round, Korra and her teammates watched on in worry as the Wolfbats waved at the spectators.

During the championship match, Korra and Tahno immediately went after each other. Tahno struck at Korra many times and almost knocked her off the field for a knockout. However, Korra held on and later fell after helping Mako get back up onto the field. The second round ended in a tie, and Korra took the opportunity to face off with Tahno in the tiebreaker. Tahno teased her, calling her a "little girl", an insult that was met with a humiliated defeat when Korra knocked Tahno off the platform with only two movements.



After Amon had taken away Tahno's bending, Korra met him again at the police station. Although not being friends, Korra expressed her sympathy for Tahno's fate. In return, he made her promise to get Amon on his behalf, something Korra immediately did.

Amon
"'I will destroy you.' - Amon to Korra in 'The Voice in the Night'."



Korra first met Amon at an Equalist rally while trying to rescue Bolin. She and Mako snuck into the building disguised and saw Amon giving his speech about the Equalist movement. He claimed that "If the Avatar were here, she would tell you that bending brings balance to the world. But she is wrong." This infuriated Korra, and she became even more upset when he proceeded to take away the bending abilities of a few captured Triple Threat Triad members, including Lightning Bolt Zolt and Shady Shin. After she and Mako rescued Bolin, she fought off the Lieutenant outside and escaped. The chi blockers were about ready to follow, but Amon stopped them, saying that she was the perfect messenger to tell the city of his power.

After this, Korra began having frightening nightmares about Amon and being scared every time someone mentioned him, which she, however, tried to deny. In fact, this was the reason why she at first refused to join Tarrlok's task force, but with the excuse that she had come to Republic City to train airbending with Tenzin and that she should focus only on that. The airbender noticed her fear and asked her about whether her decision had been taken for the right reason, however, Korra again hid her fear. Eventually, eager to prove to everyone, including herself, that she wasn't afraid of anyone, Korra joined the task force, and following their first raid, she challenged Amon to a one-on-one duel on Aang Memorial Island. There, she was ambushed by chi blockers. When she woke up, she met Amon, who confronted her. Korra was terrified that he was going to take her bending away, but he didn't, and revealed that he had a plan to rid the world of benders and that he was saving her for last in order to prevent her from becoming a martyr. Finally, he knocked her unconscious.