Park Hyung Sik to Kim Seon Ho, Here are 8 Male Korean Drama Actors with Serious Green Flags!

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas are a favorite among all people because of various interesting factors. These interesting factors include the plot, cinematography, and also the characters in the story.

Oftentimes, male characters in Korean dramas successfully capture the hearts of many viewers, especially female viewers. Male lead characters with a green flag, displaying gentlemanly behavior and protecting the female lead, successfully melt the hearts of the viewers.

There are many male characters in Korean dramas who are dubbed as green flags and have become idols, even setting the standard for partners among women. Here are 8 male lead characters in Korean dramas who have seriously green flag characteristics!

1. Lee Joon Ho EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO

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The first green flag guy is Lee Joon Ho from the Korean drama EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO. Lee Joon Ho, portrayed by Kang Tae Oh, is a co-worker of one of the lawyers at the law firm Woo Young Woo, played by Park Eun Bin. Woo Young Woo is a lawyer with a special condition, autism, which makes it difficult for him to socialize, especially if he gets close to someone, he will keep talking about his favorite topic, whales, which annoys others. But not with Lee Joon Ho, he is willing to listen to all of Woo Young Woo's whale stories. In addition, he always takes care of Woo Young Woo and pays attention if Woo Young Woo is in trouble. Lee Joon Ho's gentle and caring attitude towards Woo Young Woo has touched the audience. His sincerity in loving Woo Young Woo regardless of his flaws also makes the nickname green flag very fitting for Lee Joon Ho.

2. Jung Yi Hyun HAPPINESS

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Next, there is a guy with a green flag from the thriller drama HAPPINESS, namely Jung Yi Hyun played by Park Hyung Sik. Jung Yi Hyun, who meets Yoon Sae Bom during a misunderstanding suicide attempt incident in high school and above, actually falls in love with Yoon Sae Bom played by Han Hyo Joo. Although Jung Yi Hyun is asked to marry Yoon Sae Bom so that Sae Bom can get an apartment unit, Yi Hyun doesn't mind because he truly likes Sae Bom. Yi Hyun always agrees and supports all of Sae Bom's decisions and never forces his own will. When a zombie outbreak occurs, Yi Hyun is always ready to be Sae Bom's partner in fighting zombies and keeping her safe. He is even willing to get injured so that his wife doesn't get hurt and turn into a zombie. The nickname 'green flag' is very suitable for Yi Hyun, who always takes care of Sae Bom no matter where and in what condition she is.

3. Kang Bo Geol CASTAWAY DIVA

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Kang Bo Geol, played by Cha Jong Hyeop, is a childhood friend of Seo Mok Ha, played by Park Eun Bin. They both have a similar background of being victims of abuse from their fathers, which makes Kang Bo Geol, who initially ignored Seo Mok Ha, pay more attention to her. Kang Bo Geol is even willing to use his savings to run away with Seo Mok Ha in order to pursue Mok Ha's dream of becoming a singer in Seoul. However, unfortunately, Bo Geol fails as he is caught and beaten by Seo Mok Ha's father, while Seo Mok Ha also fails as she gets stranded on a remote island. Bo Geol's green flag attitude is evident as he never gives up searching for Mok Ha for 15 long years, even though many say that Mok Ha must have already died. Bo Geol creates a community to clean up trash on remote islands in order to find Mok Ha, and he also meets Mok Ha's idol singer, Yoon Ran Joo, and asks her to help Mok Ha in the future. Bo Geol's struggle ends sweetly. He successfully found Mok Ha, but because her family had changed their identities, Bo Geol did not reveal her true identity. However, Bo Geol continued to support Mok Ha by letting her stay at his house, and as a successful producer, he was able to help Mok Ha achieve her dream of becoming a singer, leading to Mok Ha's success. Not many people can make as much effort as Kang Bo Geol. That's why the nickname 'green flag' is fitting for the character Kang Bo Geol in 'CASTAWAY DIVA'.

4. Hwang Young Sik WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS

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Next, there is Hwang Young Sik from WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS who falls in love with a single mother named Oh Dong Baek. Hwang Young Sik, portrayed by Kang Ha Neul, is a police officer who falls in love with Oh Dong Baek, played by Gong Hyo Jin, who is the owner of a bar restaurant. Hwang Young Sik continues to love Oh Dong Baek even though he knows that she is a single mother with one child. Hwang Young Sik tries to melt Dong Baek's heart even though she always acts cold and ignores Young Sik. Young Sik always tries to protect Dong Baek from the threat of murder in his area. In addition, Young Sik also tries to get close to Dong Baek's son, Pil Gu, played by Kim Kang Hoon. Young Sik tries to befriend him and be a good father figure to Pil Gu. He also shows Pil Gu that he not only loves his mother, Dong Baek, but also considers Pil Gu as his own child. Hwang Young Sik's never-give-up attitude in pursuing Dong Baek's love has earned him the nickname of one of the green flag male characters in Korean dramas.

5. Ri Jeong Hyeok CRASH LANDING ON YOU

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The next green flag male character in CRASH LANDING ON YOU is Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok, played by Hyun Bin. Ri Jeong Hyeok finds Yoon Seri, played by Son Ye Jin, who is a conglomerate's daughter from South Korea, and helps her by bringing her to his house. Instead of reporting Yoon Seri for entering North Korea, Jeong Hyeok actually helps Seri by letting her stay at his house. In addition, Jeong Hyeok fulfills all of Seri's requests, even though they are complicated, such as buying her clothes and underwear, buying her scented candles, making her self-brewed coffee, and grilling meat for Yoon Seri. Jeong Hyeok also helps Seri escape from North Korea through various opportunities, although many of them fail. During their journey, Yoon Seri and Jeong Hyeok get to know each other and eventually fall in love. However, their love is hindered by the strained relationship between the two countries, especially since Jeong Hyeok's father is also a high-ranking soldier in North Korea. One of the proofs of Ri Jeong Hyeok's love for Yoon Seri is his willingness to visit her in South Korea, despite knowing the risks he will face. Thanks to the strength of their love, they eventually succeed in reuniting and getting married. That is one of the characteristics of a green flag guy, being willing to take risks for the person he loves.

6. Ha Yi Chan TWINKLING WATERMELON

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Ha Yi Chan, played by Choi Hyun Wook, is a high school student with a strong ambition to form a band in order to date his crush, Se Gyeong. Then, with the arrival of Yi Chan's future son, Eun Gyeol, played by Ryeo Un, they try everything to form a band. On the other side, there is a deaf girl named Ceong-ah who secretly likes Yi Chan. Eun Gyeol, with his mission to prevent his father's accident, tries to bring Yi Chan closer to Cheong-ah. At first, Yi Chan is convinced that he likes Se Gyeong, but over time, he realizes that he loves Cheong-ah. Yi Chan has even been learning sign language for a long time in order to communicate with Cheong-ah. Some of Yi Chan's green flag behaviors include learning sign language to communicate with Cheong-ah, helping Cheong-ah when she is bothered by a group of boys, introducing Cheong-ah to his grandmother and friends, helping bring Cheong-ah closer to her father by giving him a book to learn sign language, and always ensuring that Cheong-ah is safe and not lonely. One of the sweet moments that the audience liked was when Ha Yi Chan expressed his feelings through a song that he showed to Cheong-ah through sign language. Although in the end, Yi Chan still experienced hearing impairment due to an accident that made him deaf, he continued to struggle and eventually in the future Yi Chan became a successful entrepreneur in the music instrument business and also successfully married Cheong-ah and had two sons.

7. Cho Yong Pil WELCOME TO SAMDALRI

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Cho Yong Pil is the definition of "in the world of boys he's a gentleman." Cho Yong Pil, played by Ji Chang Wook, is a BMKG officer in Jeju. Cho Yong Pil has a former lover, a famous photographer Cho Sam Dal, played by Shin Hae Sun. Cho Yong Pil loves Samdal since they were young. Yongpil always asks about Samdal's condition and becomes a place for Samdal to lean on. Yongpil always ensures Samdal's happiness wherever and whenever. From the time they moved together to Seoul, Yongpil always entertains Samdal and helps him when Samdal is in trouble. They even dated and eventually broke up and separated, with Yongpil in Jeju and Samdal in Seoul. However, during the 8 years they were apart, Yongpil never sought a replacement for Samdal and even quietly supported and encouraged Samdal's career. Yongpil also cared for Samdal's family, willing to give up his dream of becoming a BMKG officer abroad in order to take care of Samdal's mother. Even when Samdal faced a case that made him return to Jeju, Yongpil, with his gentlemanly manner, comforted Samdal and tried to take care of him. Yongpil also helped Samdal rebuild his career through a photo exhibition organized by his office. Yongpil is ready to always be there for Samdal and accompany him wherever he wants to go. In the end, Samdal and Yongpil finally reunited after resolving all their issues, from Samdal's assistant case to the issue of obtaining Yongpil's father's approval.

8. Hong Du Sik HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA

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Finally, there is the green flag man from the Korean drama HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA, Hong Du Sik, played by Kim Seon Ho. Hong Du Sik is the top graduate of a famous university in Seoul. However, he chooses to dedicate himself to his hometown by doing various jobs and helping many people. Hong Du Sik meets the beautiful dentist Yoon Hye Jin, played by Shin Mina. Initially, their relationship is only limited to work, where Hye Jin always asks Du Sik for help. From initially disliking each other because they are always connected, feelings grow between Hong Du Sik and Yoon Hye Jin. Hong Du Sik can be called a green flag man. This is because Du Sik helps many residents, especially the elderly. With his friendly personality, many people like him. In addition, Du Sik does not accept extra money from his work, he only takes what he deserves. Furthermore, Hong Du Sik is very attentive to Hye Jin, helping her when there is a sexual harassment incident at Hye Jin's clinic and ensuring Hye Jin's safety. Du Sik also does not demand Hye Jin to follow his simple way of life. He is even willing to change his appearance when Hye Jin asks him to dress neatly in front of her friends. Du Sik is even willing to take his relationship with Hye Jin to a more serious level by proposing to her with a beautiful necklace. Hong Du Sik and Yoon Hye Jin finally got married in a simple ceremony and lived happily.

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