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Second Male Lead Syndrome Like Never Before
"More Than Friends" offers a heartwarming yet frustrating dive into love, friendship, and missed opportunities, but what truly stands out for me is how it gave me the worst case of Second Male Lead Syndrome I've ever experienced.
Typically, I find myself empathizing with second leads, but never have I rooted for one so passionately as I did for On Joon-soo (played by Kim Dong-jun). His unwavering kindness, patience, and devotion to Kyung Woo-yeon (Shin Ye-eun) were breathtakingly sweet. He wasn't just "there" for her in the traditional sense; he actively listened—truly listened—to her endless ramblings, her heartbreaks, and her deep-seated insecurities. He was the safe harbor she didn't realize she needed.
Joon-soo's character resonated with me because of his consistency and emotional maturity, which felt like such a stark contrast to the back-and-forth emotional chaos created by Lee Soo (Ong Seong-wu), the male lead. Woo-yeon's seemingly endless waiting for Lee Soo felt like a futile endeavor to me—a love born more out of habit and obsession than any genuine connection. Meanwhile, Joon-soo offered her a fresh start, a chance at happiness built on respect and understanding, not lingering uncertainty.
It’s frustrating to see Woo-yeon unconsciously clinging to her idea of Lee Soo, waiting forever for him to get his act together, while ignoring the immense potential she had with Joon-soo. I kept wanting to scream at her: "Choose better! Look who's been by your side all along!" But, alas, the show seemed intent on painting Lee Soo as the inevitable "true love," even if his actions often felt too little, too late.
For me, Joon-soo wasn’t just a "sweet" second lead; he was the embodiment of everything healthy and balanced in a relationship. His love wasn’t about grand, sweeping gestures; it was about the small, everyday acts of care that ultimately matter the most. Watching his heart break was as heartbreaking for me as it was for him.
"More Than Friends" is ultimately about choices and timing, but it left me yearning for a story where someone like Joon-soo doesn’t have to be the consolation prize—or worse, left in the dust. This drama could have been so much more if it explored that avenue instead of perpetuating the "forever love" trope. Wasted potential indeed.
Typically, I find myself empathizing with second leads, but never have I rooted for one so passionately as I did for On Joon-soo (played by Kim Dong-jun). His unwavering kindness, patience, and devotion to Kyung Woo-yeon (Shin Ye-eun) were breathtakingly sweet. He wasn't just "there" for her in the traditional sense; he actively listened—truly listened—to her endless ramblings, her heartbreaks, and her deep-seated insecurities. He was the safe harbor she didn't realize she needed.
Joon-soo's character resonated with me because of his consistency and emotional maturity, which felt like such a stark contrast to the back-and-forth emotional chaos created by Lee Soo (Ong Seong-wu), the male lead. Woo-yeon's seemingly endless waiting for Lee Soo felt like a futile endeavor to me—a love born more out of habit and obsession than any genuine connection. Meanwhile, Joon-soo offered her a fresh start, a chance at happiness built on respect and understanding, not lingering uncertainty.
It’s frustrating to see Woo-yeon unconsciously clinging to her idea of Lee Soo, waiting forever for him to get his act together, while ignoring the immense potential she had with Joon-soo. I kept wanting to scream at her: "Choose better! Look who's been by your side all along!" But, alas, the show seemed intent on painting Lee Soo as the inevitable "true love," even if his actions often felt too little, too late.
For me, Joon-soo wasn’t just a "sweet" second lead; he was the embodiment of everything healthy and balanced in a relationship. His love wasn’t about grand, sweeping gestures; it was about the small, everyday acts of care that ultimately matter the most. Watching his heart break was as heartbreaking for me as it was for him.
"More Than Friends" is ultimately about choices and timing, but it left me yearning for a story where someone like Joon-soo doesn’t have to be the consolation prize—or worse, left in the dust. This drama could have been so much more if it explored that avenue instead of perpetuating the "forever love" trope. Wasted potential indeed.
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