Throughout 2026, many Korean dramas across various genres and storylines have been released, Thecuy.
In addition, several male leads or main male characters in Korean dramas have successfully captured fans’ hearts with their ‘green flag’ qualities, making it hard for viewers to move on.
Who are they? Here Beautynesia has compiled some for you.
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<p>Played by Korean actor Kim Seon Ho, Joo Ho Jin is the main male protagonist in Can This Love Be Translated? streaming on Netflix. Joo Ho Jin works as an interpreter fluent in languages such as Korean, English, Japanese, Italian, and many more.</p>
With his gentlemanly and mature attitude toward Cha Mu Hee (Go Youn Jung), Joo Ho Jin kicked off 2026 with his green flag charm, making many viewers emotional while watching this drama.
2. Sunwoo Chan
Sunwoo Chan/ Foto: MBC
Another green flag male character from 2026 Korean dramas is Sunwoo Chan, played by Korean actor Chae Jong Hyeop. He is an animator who always thinks positively, even though he actually has past wounds.
Even his warm personality can ‘melt’ the cold heart of a designer named Song Ha Ran (Lee Sung Kyung).
3. Ian
Ian/ Foto: MBC
Ian is a crown prince in the drama series Perfect Crown, portrayed by Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok, Thecuy.
Although he appears indifferent, he accepted a contract marriage proposal from Seong Hui Ju (IU) and took various steps to prioritize the woman’s safety.
When he became more honest about his feelings, Ian was willing to do anything to make the person he loved feel safe and happy, Thecuy.
4. Shin Soon Rok
Shin Soon Rok/ Foto: TVING
He successfully made viewers unable to move on and caught the ‘brondong fever’; Shin Soon Rok is a male character from the third season of Yumi’s Cells, played by Korean actor Kim Jae Won. He works as an editor and collaborates with Kim Yumi (Kim Go Eun), and is several years younger than the woman.
He does not act like a ‘confused guy’; Shin Soon Rok is the type of male character who knows what he wants, including expressing his feelings clearly to Kim Yumi.
5. Cha Se Gye
Cha Se Gye/ Foto: SBS
For those of you who follow the drama series My Royal Nemesis, you must already be familiar with its main male character, Cha Se Gye.
Played by Korean actor Heo Nam Jun, Cha Se Gye is the CEO of a cosmetics company who appears cold and ‘fierce’, but turns into a sweet man when he falls in love with an actress named Shin Seo Ri (Lim Ji Yeon).
Although he has a tough character, Cha Se Gye actually expresses deep affection and concern, and has an unexpectedly melancholic side.
Of all these male characters in 2026 Korean dramas, who is your favorite, Thecuy?
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