K-drama Male Leads Who Embody Perfect Boyfriend-Material Vibe [Updated 2022]
Most of the time, watching K-drama would bring us to the world where true love and our knight and shining armor exist. From rom-com to fantasy, these kinds of series will leave us with smiles on our faces as we are captivated by the characters' heart-fluttering moments.
Just when you need that boost of romantic excitement and intense euphoria, these K-drama male leads would definitely be on everyone's boyfriend material list.
Hyun Bin (Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok)
If Kdrama had a perfect knight and shining armor who could save the female lead from a problematic situation, then it would be none other than Captain Ri Jeong Hyeok in "Crash landing on You."
Played by Hyun Bin, the story follows the unconventional love story of two people - a North Korean and a South Korean businesswoman, Yoon Se Ri, portrayed by Son ye jin, who got intertwined in a challenging circumstance.
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In the top rating Kdrama, Captain Ri illustrates the boyfriend material type. Apart from being a true gentleman towards Se Ri, he is not afraid to show his feelings by making her feel special just by doing simple things.
Remember the scene where he bought shampoos and scented candles because she misses getting pampered? That's 100 bf material points!
Kim Seon Ho (Hong Doo Shik)
From the knight and shining armor to good boy. The ideal Kdrama male leads will not be complete without Kim Seon Ho's "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" character.
The 35-year-old actor took the role of the Gongjin native Hong Doo Shik, who the local residents fondly call Chief Hong.
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In the tvN healing drama, he exudes that kindness and sincerity not just to his neighbors but to Yoon Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah) as well.
Another plus factor for Chief Hong is that he is not just brilliant but knows everything and does almost all kinds of part-time jobs.
Jo Jung Suk (Lee Ik Jun)
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Adding to the Kdrama ideal man category is Jo Jung Suk's "Hospital Playlist" character Lee Ik Jun.
Apart from being affectionate to his patients, Yulje's resident hepatologist is also compassionate and hilarious, making it a deadly combo.
His funny antics are the reason why Chae Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do) has that glowing and beaming smile despite long hours of work.
Lee Do Hyun (Hwang Hee Tae)
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The melodrama "Youth of May" stars Lee Do Hyun as the pride of Gwangju, Hwang Hee Tae, who is known for entering Seoul National University College of Medicine and meets the local nurse Kim Myung Hee, played by Go Min Si.
Basically, the KBS series depicts an against-all-odds relationship but what makes Hee Tae the perfect boyfriend material is because of his undying love for Myung Hee.
Through the years, she remained in his heart and promised to see her in their afterlife.
Kang Ha Neul (Hwang Yong Sik)
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Although he could not beat Gong Yoo, Hwang Yong Sik (Kang Ha Neul) proved that he is better than the "Goblin" star.
In the drama "When the Camellia Blooms," he swept Oh Dong Baek's (Gong Hyo Jin) feet through his effortless charm. He also stood beside her and made sure that he would always be for Dong Baek.
Nam Joo Hyuk (Baek Yi Jin)
Nam Joo Hyuk
Despite the setbacks in his life - his father's company going bankrupt, him dropping out of college - Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk) never gave up and worked tirelessly as a newspaper delivery boy and fish vendor to support his brother's education. He eventually became a sports reporter, and gradually made his life better.
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And when it came to Na Hee Doo (Kim Tae Ri)? In "Twenty Five, Twenty One" Episode 12, Baek Yi Jin had an outburst while confessing his affection to the fencing champ: "I feel her time is more precious than mine. So, I don't want her to waste a single moment on no good experiences. She deserves to only have the greatest experiences. And that is something I can do for her."
If that isn't the sweetest, then we don't know what is!
