Very Gentle, 7 Male Supporting Actors in Korean Dramas Willing to Surrender Their Love to the Main Character

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dramas have their own appeal for viewers. From charming visuals, excellent acting, or even the storyline. In addition to having main characters, Korean dramas are also known for having supporting actors or second leads who are equally captivating. Their roles as supporting actors sometimes make viewers fall in love.

The entertainment industry in South Korea is currently promising on the international stage, including in Indonesia. Various Korean drama titles often become trending topics in the country. One recent example is THE WORLD OF THE MARRIED which successfully attracted the attention of Indonesian society.

As we know, Korean dramas that revolve around romance can be so mesmerizing for viewers. They can even make viewers experience hallucinations as if they were in the drama itself. It is not uncommon for K-drama enthusiasts to dream of having a Korean partner with their romanticism.

Yes, the attraction of romance in Korean dramas is so strong that it captivates the attention of various groups. Just like movies in general that have main characters and supporting characters, drakor (Korean drama) also has the same structure.

In fact, many supporting actors often attract the attention of viewers and make them unable to move on. Second leads in drakor usually tell a romantic story and are portrayed as relationship obstacles, unrequited love, or protectors.

Like a series of male actors in Korean dramas who are very gentle as second leads and are willing to give up their love for the main characters. Curious about who they are? Let's take a look at a series of male second leads in drakor who have successfully made people fall in love.

1. Lee Jae Wook

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This handsome actor born in 1998 made his debut through the drama MEMORIES of the ALHAMBRA as a character named Marco Han in 2018. Although he can be considered a newcomer, Lee Jae Wook's acting talent is able to captivate many fans.

Especially when he played in the drama EXTRAORDINARY YOU with Kim Hye Yoon and Kim Rowoon in 2019. His role as Baek Kyung, the second lead, was able to attract public attention. In this role, Lee Jae Wook is portrayed as a popular character among the cool girls in school and engaged to Dan Oh.

Although in the fictional world, Baek Kyung does not like Dan Oh, in real life, he actually has feelings for the main character. Unfortunately, the main character in real life does not love him back. Baek Kyung, who was once selfishly possessive of Dan Oh's heart, eventually lets Dan Oh choose her own love, which is given to the character Haru.

In a gentle manner, the character Baek Kyung actually helps Haru to stay with Dan Oh. That's roughly the character played by Lee Jae Wook that makes people fall in love and find it hard to move on.

2. Ji Soo

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This handsome actor, born in 1993, is no less charming in playing the second lead character in the Korean drama romance. Especially in the drama titled STRONG GIRL BONG SOON in 2017, alongside Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young.

He played the character named In Gook-du, who is the best friend of the main character, Park Bo Young, since school days. Initially, Do Bong-Soon had a crush on In Gook-du since school, but her love was not reciprocated.

After some time, In Gook-du realized his feelings, but it was too late. In the end, he had to let go of Do Bong-soon and her true love to be together. He even handed over Bong-Soon to Ahn Min Hyuk, played by Park Hyung Sik, to take care of her. That's how the second lead character, Ji Soo, is portrayed in that popular drama.

3. Jung Hae In

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Having started his career in the South Korean industry since 2014, the handsome actor Jung Hae In continues to shine and gain popularity. One of the roles that makes it hard to move on from Jung Hae In is when he played the second lead in the drama titled WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING alongside Bae Suzy and Lee Jong Suk.

Playing the character named Han Woo-tak, Jung Hae In actually harbors feelings for the main character played by Bae Suzy. He chooses to keep his feelings to himself after finding out that Bae Suzy apparently loves Jae Chan played by Lee Jong Suk.

Sacrificing his love for the main character, Jung Hae In's role has a special place in the hearts of the viewers. His charm even manages to mesmerize them when he acts alongside other actors.

4. Park Hyung Sik

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This idol and actor can be said to be talented in the world of acting. He has played several film titles and has won a series of awards. Park Hyung Sik has played as the second lead in a drama.

One of them is titled HWARANG: THE POET WARRIOR YOUTH when he played the character Sammaekjong. In that role, Park Hyung Sik fell in love with a girl he accidentally met. But apparently, his love is unrequited. He had to accept that his beloved had feelings for another man and gave her love to the main actor.

Park Hyung Sik's gentleness in that drama makes it difficult for the audience to move on from his character. Besides being handsome, Park Hyung Sik showed extraordinary acting talent.

5. Kang Ha Neul

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Playing as the second lead in the romantic drama titled MOON LOVERS: SCARLET HEART RYEO alongside IU and Lee Joon Gi, Kang Ha Neul's acting is truly captivating. He successfully portrayed the character named Prince Wang Wook.

Falling in love with IU's character, Hae Soo, Wang Wook had to give up his love for the main character played by Lee Joon Gi. Because, Hae Soo apparently fell in love with Prince Wang So, who is none other than her own brother. Wang Wook's sacrifice was made so that his beloved could live a happier life. What do you think? It certainly made the audience emotional. Kang Ha Neul's role in this drama successfully made the audience fall in love.

6. Ryu Jun Yeol

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For K-Drama enthusiasts, the drama title REPLAY 1998 is definitely a must-watch. If you have watched the drama, you must still remember the story of the friendship between Duk Seon and her friends in the complex, full of intrigues and romantic stories.

One of the most interesting parts of the story is when Kim Jung Hwan, played by Ryu Jun Yeol, falls in love with Sung Duk Seon, played by Lee Hye Ri. In order to maintain their friendship, he chooses to keep his feelings to himself and tries to always be close to his crush.

In the end, Kim Jung Hwan has to let go of his love for the main character, Park Bo Gum, who plays Choi Taek. It's really heartbreaking, isn't it, KLovers?

7. Lee Tae Sung

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Chasing the love of the main character in the Korean drama titled PLAYFUL KISS makes the role of Lee Tae Sung so captivating. Even his character can be said to be gentle when he surrenders his love to Baek Seung Jo played by Kim Hyun Joong.

Although he has accepted the reality that his crush is married to someone else, his love for Oh Ha-ni played by Jung Somin seems to never fade. Do you still remember the attractive Japanese manga adaptation drama ITAZURA NA KISS?

Well, that's the second male lead in this Korean drama who is willing to give up his love for the main character and make us fall in love. What do you think, KLovers? Who is your idol actor?

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