5+ Romantic K-Dramas For People Who Hate Toxic Male Leads
K-Dramas often portray swoon-worthy love stories that viewers can’t help but get invested in. But even though these relationships might be captivating, K-Dramas often add toxic elements to the romances to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
But while there are many K-Dramas where the male leads practically wave their red flags, there are also several dramas where the male leads are walking green flags.
Here are six romantic K-Dramas for viewers who hate toxic male leads.
1. “Crash Landing On You”
One of the most well-known dramas, Crash Landing On You tells the story of Yoon Se Ri (Son Ye Jin), a South Korean heiress who unexpectedly lands in North Korea, where she meets Ri Jeong Hyeok (Hyun Bin).
Although the drama keeps viewers glued to the screen, Ri Jeong Hyeok continually proves he’s nothing but a gigantic green flag.
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by u/petit_aubergine from discussion A RomCom where the male lead isn’t toxic, dismissive, rude, etc.
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The greenest flag of the green flags : Ri Jeong Hyeok 💚 pic.twitter.com/m7xx19qHfi
— Am 🪂🌸💕 #BinJinAreMarried #welcomeBabyKim ❤️🦔 (@AmLiRa7) August 7, 2022
2. “Romance Is A Bonus Book”
Romance Is A Bonus Book tells the love story between two coworkers, Cha Eun Ho (Lee Jong Suk) and Kang Dan I (Lee Na Young). Although Cha Eun Ho has harbored a crush on Kang Dan I for as long as he can remember, he never pushes her to return his affection.
In fact, Cha Eun Ho was such a green flag that Lee Jong Suk mentioned the drama in his letter about his relationship with IU.
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by u/Individual-Cap941 from discussion Relationship Green Flags
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Cha Eun Ho of Romance is a bonus book is the standard- My ideal type..#LeeJongSuk pic.twitter.com/Hh9SYGjmZp https://t.co/81iw10Buol
— ♡ LJSmyboo – 이종석 🍓🌕♡ (@LJSmyboo) January 15, 2023
3. “Run On”
Run On depicts the unfolding love story between a former athlete, Ki Seon Gyeom (Im Si Wan), and a subtitle translator, Oh Mi Joo (Shin Se Kyung). Their first meeting felt like destiny to Oh Mi Joo, and fans loved the endearing nature of the couple’s developing relationship.
Ki Seon Gyeom was an excellent communicator throughout the drama, and fans also loved Oh Mi Joo’s personality.
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by u/cess_pingul from discussion Relationship Green Flags
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he's a 10? no he's a 1000 because he's ki seon gyeom pic.twitter.com/nKYWuttLQv
— kdrama tweets (@iconickdramas) July 9, 2022
4. “Her Private Life”
Her Private Life actually starts as an “enemies to lovers” type of trope, with the two main characters, Sung Deok Mi (Park Min Young) and Ryan (Kim Jae Wook), clashing when they first meet. But through communication, the two begin to support each other, leading to a deeper connection.
Fans of the series especially highlight how supportive Ryan is of Sung Deok Mi, especially when it comes to her love of a K-Pop idol.
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by u/tinylilbees from discussion Dramas with walking green flag MLs
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happy 3rd anniversary to her private life and our perfect boyfriend material, ryan gold 🤍 pic.twitter.com/rNaShmkjCr
— daily jaeuck (@dailyjaeuck) April 10, 2022
5. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”
Extraordinary Attorney Woo focuses on the story of lawyer Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin). In the drama, Woo Young Woo begins a relationship with Lee Jun Ho (Kang Tae Oh).
When K-Drama viewers are asked about their “definition of a green flag,” many will point to Lee Jun Ho for his supportive, caring, and patient personality.
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by u/Cranky_Possum from discussion Dramas with walking green flag MLs
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LEE JUN HO IS THE GREENEST OF ALL GREEN FLAGS AND YOU CANT CONVINCE ME OTHERWISE! 🥹🐳#ExtraordinaryAttorneyWooEp5#ExtraordinaryAttorneyWoo
— 𝚂𝚘𝚗𝚗🫧 (@RantsOfGold) July 13, 2022
6. “Strong Woman Do Bong Soon”
Strong Woman Do Bong Soon has perhaps one of the most well-loved K-Drama relationships, which is only helped by the real-life feelings the actors had. In the drama, Bong Soon (Park Bo Young) has superhuman strength, and she becomes CEO Min Hyuk (Park Hyung Sik)’s bodyguard. Their love story unfolds amidst intense detective work.
Throughout the drama, Min Hyuk is the ultimate “golden retriever boyfriend,” continually showing he’s genuinely kind, full of energy, and loves showing affection in any way possible.
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by u/marua06 from discussion Dramas with walking green flag MLs
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im not even kidding min hyuk is literally boyfriend goals pic.twitter.com/rjp8zSdqv2
— ㅤً (@kdramabitch) April 16, 2017
Fortunately, fans of this drama will be able to soon watch a new spin-off that includes the original couple.
You can read suggestions for the antithesis of these kinds of dramas here.
5 K-Dramas With The Unhealthiest Romantic Relationships, According To Fans
