Korra's relationships

This page is about Korra's relationships with other characters in the Avatar world, including her old 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 toward Korra despite her friendly introduction, assuming she was 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. Upon 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 rescue 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 created a hypothetical 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 did not 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 did not 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 had not 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 that Bolin was 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 to 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 was 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.

After the Pro-bending Arena was closed down, Korra quickly rushed over to the attic as Mako and Bolin were packing, convinced that they would be forced to return to the streets, but Korra told them that they could stay in Air Temple Island. However, the Avatar learned that Asami already had offered them to stay with her in the Sato estate, much to her frustration.

After Korra formed suspicions about Hiroshi working with the Equalists, she questioned Asami about her father's background. Mako defended his girlfriend and later accused Korra of being jealous, even going so far as to threaten to break off their friendship if the Avatar continued suspecting about Asami's father and pressing the issue. However, after Korra's suspicions proved true, Mako, Bolin, and Asami made their way into Hiroshi's secret underground factory, only to find that Korra, Tenzin, Lin Beifong, and several metalbending officers had already been defeated. To lead her to safety, Mako hoisted the Avatar up on his shoulders while Asami confronted her father. After Asami defeated Hiroshi, the team escaped on a police airship. There, Korra accepted Mako's apology and invited him, Bolin, and Asami to live in Air Temple Island. She then told Mako to comfort Asami, whom she said really needed him at that moment.

Korra was later crying over her failures in airbending when Mako and the rest of Team Avatar encountered her. He helped comfort and assure her that they were in the fight together, cheering the Avatar up. However, their team patrol was short lived when Tarrlok arrested Mako, Bolin and Asami for interfering with his laws. Korra threatened to attack the Councilman at the risk of being imprisoned, but Mako told her that it was not worth it, and that they would all be okay. She stood down and assured him and his brother that she would speak with Tenzin about releasing them.

Tenzin
"'I'm always here for you, if you want to talk.' - 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 after her frightening encounter with the Equalists' leader. In this way, he plays the part of a father figure for Korra.

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 all right 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 all right when Amon attacked the Pro-bending Arena, hugging her quickly after Mako.

Asami Sato
"'You know, I had you pegged wrong. I thought you were kinda prissy... no offense!' - Korra after racing with Asami in 'The Aftermath'."



Although jealous of her relationship with Mako, Korra was truly grateful for Asami because without her and her father, the Fire Ferrets would not 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. Nonetheless, Korra was initially off-set by Asami's personality, who she deemed as being "prissy" and shallow.

Korra was shocked when Bolin announced that he and Mako were moving in with Asami on her estate, and showed obvious irritation upon hearing Asami's voice. Oblivious to Korra's animosity, Asami invited Korra to visit her home, but she quickly denied, saying she had "Avatar stuff to do"; however, she finally accepted after Bolin's playful persuasion. Once in the mansion, Asami took Korra, Mako, and Bolin to her family's racetrack and offered the Avatar to ride with her in a race, after which Korra found a new respect for Asami, even admitting that she was wrong about her.

After finding out that Hiroshi was a part of the Equalists, Korra wished for Mako to comfort Asami despite her own affections, and even invited her and the brothers to live with her on Air Temple Island. Asami joined the New Team Avatar on the island, however, after learning from the impulsive Ikki that Korra has feelings for Mako, Asami showed some concern about Korra and Mako's relationship.

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'."



Naga is Korra's polar bear dog animal guide, giving the two a deep, spiritual connection. Korra regards Naga as her "best friend", and takes her almost everywhere she goes. As such, Korra is frequently seen in the presence of Naga, whether the two are riding throughout Republic City or simply lounging together.

Naga is undyingly loyal and protective of Korra, seen as how she obeys her every command, so far as that she was willing to wait in the same spot until Korra returned from confronting Tarrlok. In return, Korra treats Naga with the respect of a comrade and companion rather than merely a pet.

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. Korra became infuriated with her when she told Asami about the Avatar's crush on Mako. When Korra showed Asami her room, she slammed the door in Ikki's face, much to her displeasure.

Pema
"'Believe me, I know what you're going through.' - Pema helping Korra with her romantic troubles in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



When Korra is distraught by her romantic feelings for Mako, Pema gives Korra the advice of telling Mako how she truly feels. Pema explains how she was in a similar situation years ago with Tenzin, who was dating Lin Beifong at the time. She says that despite her fear of rejection, she confessed her feelings to Tenzin, prompting Korra to do the same with Mako.

Lin Beifong
"'Even when she's on my side she's against me!' - Korra to Tenzin about Lin's attitude toward the Avatar in 'And the Winner Is...'."



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 "the best of 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. Tahno still managed to crack at her, pronouncing "Avatar" incorrectly, reminiscent of the time when they first met.

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



Korra first met Amon in person at an Equalist rally while trying to rescue Bolin. She and Mako snuck into the building disguised as a couple and witnessed Amon giving his speech about the Equalist movement. Korra was both frightened and infuriated by Amon's words and display of power. After she and Mako rescued Bolin, she briefly attacked 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's anxiety toward Amon caused her to begin having nightmares that were so severe that she would wake up screaming in terror. Regardless, she continued to deny her fear of Amon, forcing herself into emotional dismay. When Tarrlok invited Korra to join his task force, she denied his invitation, saying her airbending training took priority over anything else; however, Korra was shirking the task force so she could continue running away from her fears. Eager to prove to herself and everyone else that she was unafraid of Amon, Korra eventually joined Tarrlok's task force and later challenged Amon to a one-on-one duel on Aang Memorial Island. There, she was ambushed by chi blockers and knocked unconscious. When she woke up, Amon approached her directly. Korra was terrified that he was going to take her bending away, though he did not, stating that doing so would only make her a martyr. He told her that he had a plan, and that he was going to save her for last. Amon then knocked Korra unconscious, and when she awoke, she broke down in Tenzin's arms.

Tarrlok
"'You need to be stopped. You're just as bad as Amon.' - Korra to Tarrlok in 'When Extremes Meet'."



Originally allies, Korra and Tarrlok worked together on a number of Equalist raids on Tarrlok's task force. After encountering Amon on Aang Memorial Island, however, Korra decided to leave the task force.

After refusing to rejoin Tarrlok's task force, the councilman began harboring negative feelings towards Korra. After Korra, Mako, Bolin, Asami, and Pabu captured a number of escaped Equalists, Tarrlok confronted the Avatar, telling her to stay out of his way and to let the police handle things. Later, the new Team Avatar confronted Tarrlok as he was trying to arrest a large number of harmless non-benders. The entire team was arrested, except for Korra. Later that night Korra snuck off of Air Temple Island with Naga and headed towards City Hall. Once she arrived, she broke into Tarrlok's office via a window and confronted him. After a brief conversation, Tarrlok launched an attack at Korra, thus prompting her to fight back. The confrontation resulted in the destruction of Tarrlok's office, as well as other parts of City Hall. Right as Korra was about to deliever a strong firebending attack, Tarrlok began to bloodbend the Avatar into submission. Korra was shocked at the fact that Tarrlok could bloodbend without the aid of the full moon, to which Tarrlok replied, "There's a lot you don't know about me." Tarrlok then proceeded to lift Korra into the air via bloodbending and slam her against one of City Hall's interior pillars. As she began to wake up, she found that she was tied-up in the back of a truck, with Tarrlok standing at the door. Tarrlok told Korra that he was taking her somewhere far away, and that she will never see Republic City again.

Hiroshi Sato
"'Hiroshi Sato is not the man you think he is.' - Korra to Mako about Hiroshi in 'The Aftermath'."

Following the team's invite to the Sato mansion, Korra began to suspect Hiroshi of working for the Equalists when she overheard a phone call he had with an unknown individual after the shutdown of Cabbage Corp. Korra, Lin, her police force and Tenzin began to investigate Future Industries and the mansion at the former's urging, and their investigation turned up a secret factory where Hiroshi was producing technology for the Equalists, including the electrified gloves and mecha tanks, proving Korra's suspicions correct. The invading party then encountered Hiroshi and the Equalists, sparking a fight, in which Hiroshi was successful in stunning them with electric ropes.

Triple Threat Triad
"'Got an idea about who I am now, chumps?' - Korra to Triple Threat Triad in 'Welcome to Republic City'."



Korra first met the Triple Threat Triad while she and Naga were wandering around Republic City, upon their arrival. Korra did not know much of the city policy in regards to dealing with criminals. Wishing only to help the old man who was being threatened by the triad. Korra directly assisted the old man, and fought against the triad. Allowing the police to arrest them. Days later, when the Fire Ferrets are needed some money in order to keep their place in the tournament, Bolin met Shady Shin, his old friend who convinced Bolin to assist the triad for some money. Korra and Mako worried about him, and ended up searching for Bolin at the Triple Threat Triad's headquarters.

The protestor
"'You can not silence me, Avatar!' - The protestor to Korra in 'The Revelation'."

Korra first met this protestor when she was roaming Republic City Park. She overheard him trying to persuade a group of non-benders to support the Equalists. Korra tried to challenge his bold disrespectful words about bending, but her hot-headed attitude caused the protestor to gain the support of the crowd. Days later, Korra, alongside Mako, forced the protestor to tell where the Equalists might have took Bolin. After threatening him, he finally told her about "the Revelation".