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.

Put Your Head on My Shoulder - SML gives up somewhere in the middle and get SFL in the end.

 kardasx:

Put Your Head on My Shoulder - SML gives up somewhere in the middle and get SFL in the end.

Thank you!

Oh, I love this trope so much! I always get frustrated, when the 2ML doesn't get an happy ending. 

You also mentioned Thai-dramas. So here:

These are the ones that I haven't watched till the end. So these are only my speculations:

  • My Name is Kim Sam Soon - it was implied that 2FL (ex-GF) ends up with Daniel Henney. its a win for everyone 
  • something about 1% / Anything about 1% - 2ML (MLs cousin) ends up with 2FL (FL's BFF) and that is in both version
  • Glorious Days - 2ML (ML's Bro) ends up with another girl, like My Golden Life
  • Ugly Alert - same scenario as Golden Life, 2ML ♡ 2FL (2ML is ML's Bro & 2FL is FL's Cousin)
  • New Tales of a Gisaeng - 2FL (FL's friend) ends up with someone else she meets after she got off her high selfishness horse and actually became an advocate for the FL
  • Story of Minglan - 2ML (FL's First love(?) ends up getting married with someone else
  • Boss and Me - 2FL ends up with ML's bestfriend
  • My Sunshine - 2FL marries someone else  
  • Only side by side with you - 2ML (MLs exBFF) realizes and tries to pursue another woman toward the end
  • Begin Again - both 2ML and 2FL ends up with someone else, but with those around their friend circle
  • Temperature of Love - 2FL ends up pursuing ML's bestfriend, the BFF has been inlove with the 2ML and gets to be pushed around by the 2FL for the most parts until he decided he has had enough
  • Imitation - not 100% cause I am bit hazy on the ending
 Bubblegum20:

Oh, I love this trope so much! I always get frustrated, when the 2ML doesn't get an happy ending. 

You also mentioned Thai-dramas. So here:

These are the ones that I haven't watched till the end. So these are only my speculations:

Thank you! I forgot about Moorin School, the SML and SFL were the reason I continued the show. Pity they didn’t do well.

I am keen for Sanae Rak Nang Cin. I’ll probably skip through to see the 2Leads.

@czakhareina 


Thank you so much for this! The mini spoilers is exactly what I want. I actually skimmed through Ugly Alert the other day to just watch 2Leads together and their interaction. I had chest pains watching the way he was cold to her and how she tried her best to capture his attention.