Second Lead Syndrome
Titles where we find rooting for the second lead (even if we like the first lead).
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- StarsJo Jung-SukKim Seon-hoLee HyeriCha Dong-Tak is a detective in pursuit of justice. A swindler's spirit takes possession of his body. The detective and swindler's spirit cooperate to solve cases. The detective falls in love with a reporter.Again, Kim Seon Ho second fiddle..l come on! Rooted for him.
- StarsBae SuzyNam Joo-hyukKim Seon-hoYoung entrepreneurs aspiring to launch virtual dreams into reality compete for success and love in the cutthroat world of Korea's high-tech industry.No doubts - team Han Ji Pyeong/ Good Boy. How could she not choose Kim Seon Ho? Heart broken. At least he shot to fame after this.
- StarsKu Hye-SunLee Min-hoKim Hyun-joongPoor girl attends the elite Shin Hwa High and is bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys). He becomes attracted to her; however, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she choose?One of the most memorable and devoted second leads... till the very end, with an unforgettable song to express the feelings. Lee Min Ho rooted for, but second lead also deserved her.
- StarsJi Chang-wookSong Yun-ahIm Yoon-ahA highly trained special ops agent goes off the grid after being framed for murder, and is hired as a bodyguard when the powerful and influential father of a troubled girl sees his skills.Totally rooted for the Noona/ complicated older woman who fell for him, rather than the insipid innocent girl. Would have gone for her.
- StarsJ.Y. ParkBae SuzyKim Soo-hyunThe story of six students at Kirin Art High School who work to achieve their dreams of becoming stars in the Korean music industry. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of friendship, love and life.The second lead got the girl (kind of) - yay!
- StarsPark Hae-jinKim Go-eunSeo Kang-joonA college student balances her studies and a part-time job with a relationship with an insecure man who manipulates others.Nuanced and moving second lead with Seo Kang Joon in first role I saw him in. Fell for him even though Park Hae Jin worthy first lead.
- StarsLee Min-hoPark Shin-hyeKim Woo-binAfter a chance encounter in LA, two teens from different social backgrounds reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea's über rich.Kim Woo Bin a touching tough but ultimately crushing second lead. Lee Min Ho uncontested favourite, but sad for woo bin.
- StarsLee Jong-sukJin Se-yeonPark Hae-joonPark Hoon and his father were kidnapped by North Korea and he fell in love with Jae Hee, but lost contact.He should have chosen the quack doctor... better chemistry and did not like his girlfriend.
- StarsHa Ji-WonHyun BinYoon Sang-HyunA rich young CEO falls for a poor stuntwoman despite class differences, cultural traditions and the man's firmly objecting mother.Lee Jong Suk as hot, gay second lead... wow. Totally rooted for him.
- StarsBae SuzyLee Jong-sukJung Hae-inThe drama is about a woman, Nam Hong Joo, who can see accidents that take place in the future through her dreams. And a prosecutor, Jung Jae Chan, who struggles to stop the woman's dreams from coming true.Jung Hae In as second lead, how can you not feel sorry for, for his unconfessed crush. Of course when Lee Jong Suk is the main lead, can’t help but root for him, but still sad.
- StarsMoon Ga-youngCha Eun-wooHwang In-YoupAfter being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.What a sweet second lead... he liked her so much and never really confessed, poor guy. And even 2 years later, Cha Eun Woo won the girl, deservedly, but still felt sorry for our second lead who had been a good friend.
- StarsLee Da-haeLee Dong-wookLee Joon-giWith a perpetually indebted father, Joo Yoo Rin learned to lie on the spot and get herself out of tricky situations, which gets Seol Gong Chan, a rich heir to a company, to hire her to impersonate his long lost cousin.Aye, how sweetly devoted and supportive. Started as friend but his secret crush took hold and was very touching until the end. Good friend, good cousin and good crush. I still rooted for Lee Dong Wook but he was very sweet.
- StarsPark Seo-joonGo AraPark Hyung-sikRevolves around an elite group of male warrior youth called Hwarang who grow through passion and love in Seorabeol, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla.I like you Park Seo Joon, but Park Hyung Sik’s hidden king is such a wonderful character so tenderly played. I was rooting for him all the way... gorgeous.
- StarsPark Bo-gumKim Yoo-jungKwak Dong-yeonThe unlikely love story between a crown prince and his eunuch.While the main lead match is good and Park Bo Gum deserves her, the second lead’s love and ultimate sacrifice is so touching.
- StarsKim Seon-aHyun BinJung Ryeo-wonThe misadventures and romantic entanglements of Kim Sam-Soon, a passionate, stubborn, klutzy and almost thirty year old pastry chef.
- StarsSo Joo-yeonKim Yo-hanHoi-Hyeon YeoLove is as tough as it is sweet for a lovestruck teenager, whose relationship with her next-door neighbor transforms as they grow into adulthood.
- StarsOng Seong-wuShin Ye-eunAhn Eun-jinA romantic drama about a man and a woman who, due to a misunderstanding, have held a crush on each other for over 10 years.
- CreatorNaStarsJang Ki-yongLee HyeriKang Han-naThe thrilling love story of Shin Woo Yeo, a 999-years-old gumiho who wants to become human, and Lee Dam, who accidentally swallowed his fox bead.
- StarsYeo Jin-gooBang MinahHong Jong-hyunDan Dan, is a woman who works as a special effects make-up artist but has a very cold-heart. She then, unexpectedly, falls in love with Yeong Goo, a humanoid robot programmed to be a perfect boyfriend. Yeong Goo begins to develop human emotions, and they end up in a love triangle with her famous actor childhood friend, Ma Wang Joon, who also falls for her.
- CreatorMuryuStarsKim Hye-yoonKim Ro-WoonLee Jae-wookThe story of a girl who finds out that she is in fact a supporting character in a web comic and decides to change her fate.
- StarsKim So-hyunSong KangJung Ga-ramIn a world where an app alerts people if someone in the vicinity likes them, Kim Jojo experiences young love while coping with personal adversities.
- StarsYoon Kyun-SangKim Yoo-jungSong Jae-rimGil Oh Sol, an employee at a cleaning company, meets Jang Sun Gyeol, the boss of the company. The two are diametric opposite when it comes to cleanliness. With the help of Oh Sol, Sun Gyeol faces his mysophobia and finds love.
- StarsLee JehoonChae Soo-binLee Dong-geonTwo people overcome ups and downs in their lives to find true romance and make dreams come true at Incheon International Airport.