So a male lead like in Shopping King Louis or Tomorrow (2022). 

I know some people find this kind of ML's annoying, the type that are overly excitable and almost childlike in their mannerism and actions, but I honestly found these two characters really endearing. Especially Louis is my spirit animal and a lead character similar to him would be the best (I don't mean the memory loss or the rich part - though being rich is fine, but the personality). It's okay if the character is kind of dumb in a way, but it's fine to also have hidden depth.

Of the currently going shows Cafe Minamdang has the kind of male lead I also like, who while not innocent or dump, is a funny, expressive and erratic character. So recommendations for similar male leads to this too are welcome (please mention if you're making recommendation for this kind of character instead of the innocent puppy :> )

So for those who haven't seen S.K Louis or Tomorrow, these are the character traits I'm looking for: 

  • Innocent
  • Adorable
  • Funny
  • Quirky
  • Loud
  • Child-like
  • Expressive
  • General human puppy

(Please, only Korean or Japanese dramas and no high-school dramas)

Gordon Maeda's character in Kanakana is basically like that. He's definitely more stoic than Louis, but he's very innocent--almost dumb, even ;p--but very kind-hearted.

At the top of my mind, I can think of these three dramas where the ML isn’t an ice cube (^∇^)

  • The Package 
  • One Pound Gospel
  • Bitter Blood

ML in The Package isn’t as loud and erratic as the two MLs in One Pound and Bitter Blood. He’s more like… clumsy? But they’re all pretty much adorable (in my eyes) and quirky

 awkward potato:

At the top of my mind, I can think of these three dramas where the ML isn’t an ice cube (^∇^)

  • The Package 
  • One Pound Gospel
  • Bitter Blood

ML in The Package isn’t as loud and erratic as the two MLs in One Pound and Bitter Blood. He’s more like… clumsy? But they’re all pretty much adorable (in my eyes) and quirky

Thank you, Bitter Blood was already on my PTW list, so I'll probably watch it soon, I'll check the two others out!

 kura2ninja:

Gordon Maeda's character in Kanakana is basically like that. He's definitely more stoic than Louis, but he's very innocent--almost dumb, even ;p--but very kind-hearted.

I'll check it out, thank you!

  • Flower Boy Next Door (ML is one of my faves)
  • Ho Goo's Love (love this dude too)
  • When the Camellia Blooms (he cute)

Louis is such a vibe. Hope these fit what you're looking for

 mess:
  • Flower Boy Next Door (ML is one of my faves)
  • Ho Goo's Love (love this dude too)
  • When the Camellia Blooms (he cute)

Louis is such a vibe. Hope these fit what you're looking for

Thanks, I'll check them out!

Joy of Life (2019) - most cheerful male lead I've found in a historical drama, really likeable. Underestimated by many (not the drama, the character).

 maidenholmes:

Joy of Life (2019) - most cheerful male lead I've found in a historical drama, really likeable. Underestimated by many (not the drama, the character).

Thanks!

This is my favorite type of male lead too so I made a list: Puppy Male Leads

 Sonme:

This is my favorite type of male lead too so I made a list: Puppy Male Leads

Thanks!

The Blue Whisper Part 1

  • Flower boy next door
  • Weightlifting fairy
  • River where the moon rises
  • That fool