Hello, basically what the title says. I’m looking for more dramas where the 2nd lead who was part ofthe love triangle between the ML + FL ends up with their own love story at the end. Even better if there’s a bit of chasing at the end between 2ML and his new partner (for example, 2ML only realises he loves someone else when they decide to leave his side - Hometown Cha Cha is an example).
2nd leads must have a happy ending. Any country will do.
Examples I know (Spoilers in brackets):
- Love Alarm (ML in S1 becomes 2ML in S2. Still wants the girl but at the end he realises there has been someone else beside him this whole time).
- Kluen Cheewit (2FL is in love with 2ML but he is in love with FL. 2FL gives up so her bff (FL) can be happy with 2ML but at the end, 2ML goes for 2FL)
- Reply 1997 + 1994 (2ML is hinted to be with someone else at the end or actually moves on with someone else)
- Our Beloved Summer (Honestly 2ML never stood a chance but he ends up with someone else at the end who’s been crushing on him the whole time)
- Hometown Cha Cha (similar to OBS, 2ML ends up with someone who has been crushing on him the whole time)
- Itazura Na Kiss / They Kissed Again / Playful Kiss (2ML marries someone who has a crush on him and he slowly loves back. This is the best example of this trope. Mainly seen in the Japanese + Taiwanese version. Korean version is pretty basic)
- Autumn’s Concerto (2ML ends up with someone he use to only see as a sister even though she actively shows she wants to be his wife and is supported by his mum. It was satisfying when he became all shy instead of rough like previously)
- Payakorn Sorn Ruk (2ML ends up with 2FL. Both had a crush on the FL / ML but grew close after circumstances. Love that you can see all the love that 2ML had for FL transfer to 2FL)
- A Little Thing Called First Love (2ML ends up with his childhood friend (2FL) who was actively crushing on him throughout the movie. After finding out he likes the FL, 2FL gave up on him and started treating him coldly. Then he begins chasing her)
- School 2021 (2ML ends up with 2FL after fake dating even though he liked FL first)
- My Golden Life (2ML ends up with technically another FL (there are two FLs who are fraternal twins) even though he had a big crush on the first FL. Second FL has been actively crushing on him for a long time)
I hope whoever is looking for the same trope can find some new dramas to watch above.