Guy Falls in Love First
A man who knows what he wants and isn't afraid to show his feelings? A rare creature in dramaland. Sign me up.
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1. Cheese in the Trap
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
At first the male lead seemed ambivalent but did a 180 change early on leaving the actress (and us) wondering what the hell was going on.
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2. Secret Love Affair
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
He definitely fell first and HARD to an almost obsessive level. He wasn't dangerous in fact I was worried for him, that he'd get scarred emotionally.
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3. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
They roughly fell at the same time, but due to spoilery issues she kept her distance. Instead of accepting her lame excuses he kept after her.
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4. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
After the usual immature guy hijinks of a guy that age he gets a clue and pursues her in earnest, being the one to try and talk her into a relationship.
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5. Descendants of the Sun
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
He was attracted to her from the first and despite all the obstacles never wavered.
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6. Ishitachi no Renai Jijo
Japanese Drama - 2015, 11 episodes
As soon as he saw her tending to patients he knew he wanted to be by her side and quietly, but steadily pursued her. Awful show but adorable couple.
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7. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
He was very patient and forthcoming about his interest while she was dragging her heels; perhaps more patient than he should have been given her temperament in the beginning.
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8. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
He held a torch for her for years as a kid. It was nice to see after meeting again later that puppy love develop into more, mostly at his prompting.
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9. Something in the Rain
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Though she fell soon after, he was definitely attracted first and helped tip the scales from a crush into a romance, ie. he went for it.
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10. Kimi Wa Petto
Japanese Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
He knew exactly what he wanted and waited patiently (except for the time he didn't, OMG!) while she sorted out her feelings and obligations in life.
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11. Love Me If You Dare
Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes
His actions gave him away before he was consciously aware. Then he was certain on the depth of his feelings while she was still feeling butterflies.
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12. Witch's Romance
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
She was just starting to get into him when something happened and he's left to fall more and more in love on his own. He went a little bit crazy during that time.
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13. Drama Special Season 4: Your Noir
Korean Special - 2013, 1 episode
He was crushing on her way back when she was his teacher let alone when they met up again.
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14. The Greatest Love
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
Because his feelings were initiated by external influences it took him a bit to figure things out. She was just focused on trying to make a living.
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15. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes