"She Was Pretty" (MBC) / "Hotel Del Luna" (tvN) / "Who Are You: School 2015" (KBS2)
Everybody loves a happy ending. Whenever the main male and female characters of a K-Drama get together, it’s bound to cause butterflies. But every now and then, you find yourself rooting for the guy on the sidelines.
The “second lead” is a common show trope in K-Dramas, often characterized by pining looks and conflicts of interest. This leads to the characters being well-loved for their complexity and relatability when it comes to matters of the heart.
We round up seven male second leads who pulled off their roles well, leaving us wishing they got more than they did at the end of the day.
Warning: This article might contain minor spoilers for the dramas mentioned.
1. “Start-Up” - Han JiPyeong
Han JiPyeong made waves for Kim SeonHo’s career and it’s not hard to see why. In portraying the bristly investor with an unexpected soft side who has history with Seo DalMi (Suzy), SeonHo successfully stole the hearts of many and even had people convinced that he might beat the second lead allegations. Ultimately, the “Good Boy” doesn’t make the cut despite his maturity and selflessness, eventually settling for the mains’ friendship.
2. “Record of Youth” -
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