Most of us get second-lead syndrome whenever we watch Korean dramas. Dramas like Boys Over Flowers and While You Were Sleeping draw our attention to the second lead. We are sharing the top Korean dramas of 2023 that give you second lead syndrome.
Our Blooming Youth
Network: tvN
Episodes: 20
Genre: Historical, Suspense, Thriller, Romance
Cast: Park Hyung-Sik, Jeon So-Nee, Yun Jong-Seok, Pyo Ye-Jin, Lee Tae-Sun, Heo Won-Seo
Synopsis: Our Blooming Youth is the story of a crown prince Lee Hwan (Park Hyung-Sik) who seems arrogant and mean. Min Jae-Yi (Jeon So-Nee) is the daughter of a noble family and is about to marry Han Sung-On (Yun Jong-Seok). Meanwhile, her family gets assassinated and she is framed as the killer.
Crash Course In Romance
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Suspense, Family
Cast: Jeon Do-Yeon, Jung Kyung-Ho, Roh Yoon-Seo, Lee Chae-Min, Lee Min-Jae
Synopsis: Nam Haeng-Seon (Jeon Do-Yeon) used to be a national athlete but left her sports career to take care of her niece Nam Hae-E (Roh Yoon-Seo). Lee Sun-Jae (Lee Chae-Min) is the childhood friend of Nam Hae-E. Meanwhile, Seo Geon-Hu is her classmate and a former ice hockey player.
My Lovely Liar
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Investigation, Crime
Cast: Kim So-Hyun, Minhyun, Seo Ji-Hoon, Lee Si-Woo
Synopsis: Mok Sol-Hee (Kim So-Hyun) has a special ability as she can tell if the person is lying. Kim Do-Ha (Minhyun) is a songwriter but his face is unknown to the world. Lee Gang-Min (Seo Ji-Hoon) is a policeman and ex-boyfriend of Mok Sol-Hee. This is one of the top Korean dramas of 2023 that give you second lead syndrome.
Oh! Young-Sim
Network: ENA
Episodes: 10
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Song Ha-Yoon, Lee Donghae, Lee Min-Jae, Jung Woo-Yeon
Synopsis: Oh Young-Sim (Song Ha-Yoon) is a variety show PD and career crisis due to poor ratings. She got a chance to produce an entertainment show. She casts a famous start-up CEO Mark Wang in her show. Meanwhile, Mark is her childhood friend Wang Kyung-Tae (Lee Donghae). Lee PD Chae-Dong (Lee Min-Jae) works with Oh Young-Sim and also has a crush on her.
Heartbeat
Network: KBS2
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Suspense
Cast: Ok TaecYeon, Won Ji-An, Yoon So-Hee, Park Kyung-Hyun
Synopsis: Sun Woo-Hyeol (TaecYeon) is a vampire who wants to become human. He has to sleep for 100 years to become a human. But Joo In-Hae (Won Ji-An) wakes him a day before completing 100 years. Now Sun Woo-Hyeol is half vampire and half human. Shin Do-Sik (Park Kang-Hyun) is a senior of Joo In-Hae.
Jun and Jun
Network: Viki
Episodes: 8
Genre: Romance, Comedy, BL
Cast: Ki Hyun Woo, Yang Jun Mo, Jo Chan Hyun
Synopsis: Lee Jun (Yang Jun Mo) is a former K-Pop idol and now working in a company. Song Hyun Jae (Jo Chan Hyun) is his senior in office and also his former manager. Meanwhile, Choi Jun (Ki Hyun Woo) is the childhood friend of Lee Jun who is not the general manager at his company.
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