Why do we have second lead syndrome?

Second lead syndrome exists because, to some extent, they symbolise what we want for our real-life relationships. The reason for this is because second lead characters have the tendency to be Mary Sues, which refers to an over-idealised character.

Are there any K-dramas where the female lead falls in love with the second male lead?

HIT THE TOP is one of the drama where the female lead falls in love with a second lead and they both actually end together.

Who is the second lead of extraordinary you?

Hye Yoon played the role of Eun Dan Oh in Extraordinary You and the second male lead in the drama was played by Lee Jae Wook.

Who is the first male lead in true beauty Kdrama?

ASTRO’s Cha EunWoo has the lead role. He will be back to the small screen with another webtoon adaptation.

Can You Love the second lead in a k-drama?

When the second lead of a K-drama is introduced, it can sometimes entice feelings of second lead syndrome, wavering your heart away from the lovable main lead. But every so once in awhile, on the very rare occasion, you end up equally loving both the male lead and the second lead – a total conundrum.

What are the best K-dramas with second male lead syndrome?

Cheese in the Trap is another drama based on a webtoon and has one of the biggest cases of “Second Male Lead Syndrome” in any K-Drama. The idea of this syndrome is that viewers typically want the girl to end up with the second guy because of how much better he is, as a character, and for her. Such is the case in this drama.

Do Korean dramas have a love triangle?

In Korean dramas, you’ve generally got your male lead who is flawed somehow, & the female lead who can deal with him or help him, then you’ve a 2nd lead guy who may or may not be in a love triangle over the lead girl, plus a 2nd lead girl who is often the lead’s BFF instead of her enemy, & who is smitten w/the 2nd lead guy.

Can You Love both the male lead and the second lead?

But every so once in awhile, on the very rare occasion, you end up equally loving both the male lead and the second lead – a total conundrum. Here’s a look at 10 K-drama love triangles that made it impossible for us to pick between the leads.