Be it the gradual character development or the ingenious tactics of the producers, sometimes, the second lead couple of the drama outshines its main leads, providing entertainment like never before. Let's have a look at such K-dramas where the second lead couple deserves the spotlight more.
Cha Sung Hoon and Jin Young Seo in A Business Proposal: Setting the benchmark for second-lead couples in K-drama, Cha Sung Hoon and Jin Young Seo in A Business Proposal stole the show just like the main lead in the drama with their swoon-worthy chemistry.
Dae Young and Myung Joo in Descendants Of The Sun: The second lead Dae Young and Myung Joo in Descendants Of The Sun had the fans glued to the edge of their seat with their perfect chemistry and suspense while fighting for what's right versus their heart’s desire.
Gu Seung Jun and Seo Dan in Crash Landing On You: This classic K-drama features engaging chemistry between the second lead couple Gu Seung Jun and Seo Dan, grabbing the viewer's attention with a near enemies-to-lovers theme and showcasing sincere and genuine love between the duo.
Ahn Jeong Won and Jang Gyeo Wool in Hospital Playlist: Ahn Jeong Won and Jang Gyeo Wool, the second lead couple in Hospital Playlist, hook fans with a simple and slow-burn romance with a cute non-problematic bond that is bound to leave your heart fluttering.
Dan-Ah & Young-Hwa in Run On: Having a love for art in common, the second leads in Run On, gradually discover love with undeniable fireworks between them.
Sunny and Grim Reaper in Goblin: One of the most popular K-dramas, this drama features the second lead Grim Reaper's bond with Sunny, depicting a romance that goes beyond the present time. Their heart-stealing romance later got its own show with Touch Your Heart.
Sa-Ra & Eun-Ho in The Beauty Inside: The cold and calculating stepsister of the male lead falls for an aspiring priest. At first, their encounter is disturbing for her; however, as the story progresses, she finds love in the process, getting the fans rooting for them wholeheartedly.
Lee Ji Yi & Yoo Chang Soo In High Society: Featuring a classic heartwarming romance, the second lead couple in High Society gets you all hooked up with their enchanting chemistry, breaking norms like social status.
Joo-Man & Seol-Hee in Fight For My Way: Besides the leading couple's compelling storyline, what else steals the show is the chemistry between the second lead couple. From being school pals to getting married and going through a rollercoaster of emotions in their relationship, the couple let love triumph at the end.