Korean Dictionary

How to say “Second Male Lead” in Korean

2호 남자

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Usage & Context

2호 남자 or 남자 2호 refers to the second male lead in a Korean drama who often seems more suitable for the female lead but ultimately loses. Second lead syndrome is a real phenomenon where viewers fall in love with the second lead. This character type has become iconic in K-drama culture.

Example Sentence

이번 드라마 남자 2호가 너무 완벽해서 응원하게 돼요.

The second male lead in this drama is so perfect that I end up rooting for him.

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