Can't Feel Emotions, These 3 KDrama Characters Still Become Idols

Kapanlagi.com - If asked about your favorite lead male character in Korean dramas, what would your answer be, KLovers? A wealthy person who acts cool but is actually in love like Gu Jun Pyo in BOYS BEFORE FLOWERS, handsome doctors like those in HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, or a simple guy who is not afraid to express his love like Hwang Yong Shik in WHEN THE CAMELIA BLOOMS?

On average, KDrama fans easily fall in love with typical lead male characters like the three mentioned above. However, in the second half of 2020, there is apparently a new trend favored by KDrama enthusiasts. Lead male characters who are portrayed as unable to feel emotions in crime and thriller stories are also becoming idols for fans. For example, 3 male characters in this ongoing drama, known for being emotionless but successful in making people fall in love. Who are they?

1. Hwang Si Mok (Stranger 2)

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This character first appeared in the drama STRANGER (2017) and now appears again in STRANGER 2 which is currently airing. Portrayed by Cho Seung Woo, the storyline tells about Si Mok who underwent a severe childhood surgery. This made him grow up as a man who always has a flat expression, cannot show his emotions, and cannot understand the emotions of people around him.

In the drama, Si Mok works as an honest prosecutor, never corrupt, and always tries to conduct in-depth investigations into the cases he handles. His firm character and efforts to uphold justice are the main points that make viewers fall in love. Do you too?

2. Baek Hee Song / Do Hyun Soo (Flower of Evil)

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Another thriller romance drama that is currently capturing the attention of many KDrama fans. In this drama, you will meet Baek Hee Song, a warm and loving husband and father. However, no one knows that he actually buried his true identity as Do Hyun Soo, a serial killer who may also be involved with his father in killing his victims.

Do Hyun Soo actually has antisocial personality disorder, where he cannot express or feel emotions from people around him. The drama also tells that Hyun Soo learns to recognize emotions from the facial expression videos he watches, in order to be considered normal like others. While watching this drama, you are guaranteed to be unable to focus because of Lee Joon Gi's acting that will make you emotional!

3. Park Jin Gyeom (Alice)

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ALICE premiered on August 28, 2020, featuring two top actors and actresses, namely Joo Won and Kim Hee Soon. In this drama, the lead male character, Park Jin Gyeom, is depicted as unable to feel emotions. He was diagnosed by a doctor with a brain problem, which makes him mysterious and flat because he never expresses himself.

ALICE itself tells the story of a detective named Park Jin Gyeom who accidentally discovers a time travel gate while investigating a case. Although it adopts the sci-fi genre, this drama is still interesting to follow.

Those were the 3 characters oppa who are depicted as having no emotions, but still idolized by KDrama lovers. Who do you prefer, KLovers?

(kpl/wri)