Deadly cases of second lead syndrome!
At some point in the plot, the second lead outshone the main lead to the point that I wanted him to get the girl!
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1. A Love So Beautiful
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
Jiang Chen (cold) vs. Wu Bo Song (caring)
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2. All I Want for Love Is You
Chinese Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
Zou An (quietly caring) vs. Shen Chen Yang (charismatic)
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3. Ashes of Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
"Phoenix" Xufeng (reactionary) vs. "Fish Fairy" Runyu (tempered)
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4. Boys over Flowers
Korean Drama - 2009, 25 episodes
Goo Joon Pyo (crazy) vs. Yoon Ji Hoo (calm)
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5. Bungaku Shojo
Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes
Kagaya-sensei (rogue) vs. Mochizuki-san (gentleman)
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6. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
Yoo Jung (mysterious) vs. Baek In Ho (direct)
-> The reason I adore Seo Kang Joon
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7. Coffee Prince
Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes
Han Gyul (selfish) vs. Han Seong (kind)
-> The reason I adore Lee Sun Gyun...OMG, his voice is butter!!
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8. Daytime Shooting Star
Japanese Movie - 2017
Sensei (forbidden) vs. Mamura-kun (accepting)
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9. Fated to Love You
Taiwanese Drama - 2008, 24 episodes
Ji Chun Xi (hurtful) vs. Dylan (helpful)
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10. Fated to Love You
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Lee Gun (hurtful) vs. Daniel (kind)
-> The reason I adore Choi Jin Hyuk
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11. Gank Your Heart
Chinese Drama - 2019, 35 episodes
Ji Xiang Kong (immature) vs. Luo Tian (mature)
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12. Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Yuri-Yuri (future weird adult) vs. Masashi (considerate) vs. Yamashita (assertive)
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13. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Japanese Drama - 2007, 12 episodes
Sano Izumi (straight-laced) vs. Nakatsu Shuichi (entertaining)
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14. It Started with a Kiss
Taiwanese Drama - 2005, 20 episodes
Zhi Shu (cold) vs. Ah Jin (caring)
-> The reason I adore Wang Jiro
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15. Itazura na Kiss: Love in Tokyo
Japanese Drama - 2013, 16 episodes
Irie-kun (cold) vs. Kin-chan (caring)
-> Yamada Yuki was perfect as Kinnosuke.
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16. Kakafukaka
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
Hongyo (oddly adorable) vs. Hase-san (oddly vulnerable)
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18. Kon La Kop Fah
Thai Drama - 2016, 13 episodes
Khun Chin (jerkface) vs. Khun Tong (sweetheart)
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19. Leh Ratree
Thai Drama - 2015, 12 episodes
Khun Sake (quarrelsome) vs. P'Poo (sweet)
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20. Leh Ruk Bussaba
Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes
Nai Din (immature) vs. Khun Phu (responsible)
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21. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
Ling Bu Yi (formidable) vs. Lou Yao (earnest)
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22. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 2
Chinese Drama - 2022, 29 episodes
Ling Bu Yi (turbulent) vs. Yuan Shen Juan (steady)
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23. Loving, Never Forgetting
Chinese Drama - 2014, 34 episodes
Li Zhong Mo (autocratic) vs. Xiang Jun (empathetic)
-> This SLS went up in volcano-sized flames!
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24. Luead Mungkorn: Krating
Thai Drama - 2015, 10 episodes
Tham (prickly) vs. Sia Leng (admiring)
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25. Majurat See Nam Pueng
Thai Drama - 2013, 15 episodes
Paat (unreasonable devil) vs. Prawut (selfish fallen angel) vs. Pootawee (cherishing angel)
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26. Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
Wang So (powerful) vs. Wang Jeong (safe)
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27. Nakark Kaew
Thai Drama - 2018, 23 episodes
Ratt (post-amnesia) vs. Dindan (pre-amnesia)
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28. Once Upon a Time... in My Heart
Thai Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
Daniel (hard) vs. Chen Ming (vulnerable)
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29. Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
Dal Po (closed) vs. Seo Beom Jo (open)
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30. Playful Kiss
Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
Baek Seung Jo (icy) vs. Bong Joon Gu (adoring)
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31. Sanaeha Sunya Kaen
Thai Drama - 2014, 15 episodes
Kin (vengeful) vs. Akk (protective)
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32. Secret Garden
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
Joo Won (nuts) vs. OSKA (nice)
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33. She Was Pretty
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
Ji Seong Jun (solid) vs. Kim Shin Hyeok (funny)
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34. The Bride of Habaek
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
Habaek (conceited) vs. Shin Hoo Ye (accessible)
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35. The Heirs
Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes
Kim Tan (bold) vs. Choi Yeong Do (bully)
-> The reason I adore Kim Woo Bin
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36. The Spirit of the Ruler
Thai Drama - 2017, 10 episodes
Captain (reliable) vs. Chayin (rebel)
-> The reason I adore Louis Hesse...drooool!
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37. Too Late to Say I Love You
Chinese Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
Pei Lin (possessive) vs. Xin Zhi (protective)
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38. Trot Lovers
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
Jang Joon Hyeon (jerk) vs. Jo Geun Woo (quirky)
-> The reason I adore Shin Sung Rok
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39. When the Weather Is Fine
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Eun Sub (wishy-washy) vs. Young Woo (direct)
-> And Young Woo was only a guest role!
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40. You're Beautiful
Korean Drama - 2009, 16 episodes
Hwang Tae Kyung (harsh) vs. Kang Shin Woo (gentle)
-> The reason I adore Yong Hwa
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41. Zettai Kareshi
Japanese Drama - 2008, 11 episodes
Night Tenjo (trainable) vs. Soushi (real)