Second Lead Syndrome
Shows that gave me serious second lead syndrome psychosis
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1. Fated to Love You
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Gosh , he was saintly perfect and the gold standard for me
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2. Boys Over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
Jihoo actually spent MORE time with her. #justsaying
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3. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
Han U Tak- the ever smiling second lead .And his story was very beautiful
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4. W
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
I really felt sorry for the second female lead . She had every right to get with Kang Chul tbh
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5. Hana Yori Dango 2
Japanese Drama - 2007, 11 episodes
He stood a valiant chance than most second male leads on this list . He was , after all, Makino’s actual first love .
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6. Dream High
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
The two male leads appeared to be second leads at different times which meant DOUBLE the psychosis .. phew
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7. Goong
Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes
One of the more layered second male leads on this list. His progression was highly elemental and quite sad. He never was worthy , probably rotten from the start but his effort was valiant despite his circumstances
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8. You Who Came from the Stars
Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes
Kim Soo Hyun is everything but so was Park Hae In . Shame ... she never really showed interest and that’s what makes his case even more sad
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9. The Last Empress
Korean Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
The bodyguard trope ... thats the comment
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10. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
Sweet sweet and stoic Seo Yul!