What is “second lead syndrome” in K-dramas?

“Second lead syndrome” refers to viewers’ tendency to favor the second male or female lead over the main lead in a K-drama.

This often happens when the second lead is particularly kind, supportive, and sometimes even more charming, leading fans to wish they could end up with the protagonist instead of the main lead.

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