Byeon Woo Seok’s name is gaining fame because of his role as Ryu Sun Jae in the drama Lovely Runner. Ryu Sun Jae, a Kpop idol in the show, hasn’t forgotten his first love. The character is admired for always prioritizing his beloved’s happiness.
Despite facing rejection, Ryu Sun Jae never gave up or pressured his feelings. He silently protects his first love and eventually, his patience pays off when his feelings are reciprocated, and they start dating.
Several other TV shows in early 2024 also explore first love stories. Do these stories lead to marriage? Let’s explore the journeys of 11 male characters who have stayed with their first love:
1. Without realizing it, Baek Hyun Woo (played by Kim Soo Hyun) marries the son of a conglomerate, who turns out to be his high school first love in the drama Queen of Tears.
2. Despite repeated rejections, Ryu Sun Jae’s (portrayed by Byeon Woo Seok) first love story in Lovely Runner evolves into a special relationship after years of waiting.
3. Seol Woo Jae (played by Jang Seung Jo) in Nothing Uncovered lets go of his high school lover, who later becomes his first love.
4.Originally a love fairy, Cheon Sang Hyeok (acted by Jang Dong Yoon) discovers he’s the reincarnation of his first love in the series My Man is Cupid.
5. Seo Yi Sun (portrayed by Song Kang) experiences his first love with a dancer in My Demon, but their story ends tragically.
6. After decades of being single, Kong Tae Seon (played by Hyun Bong Sik) reunites with his first love and marries her in Doctor Slump.
7. Cho Yong Pil (acted by Ji Chang Wook) in Welcome to Samdal-ri had his first love with his best friend but broke up due to parental disapproval.
8. Yoo Ji Hyeok (portrayed by Na In Woo) meets his first love in Marry My Husband, and they marry thanks to time travel.
9. Meanwhile, Soo Hyun (played by Cha Eun Woo) in A Good Day to Be a Dog tragically dies before marrying his pregnant first love.
10. Kang Tae Ha (acted by Bae In Hyuk) in The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract dies soon after marrying his first love.
11. In Tell Me That You Love Me, Cha Jin Woo’s (portrayed by Jung Woo Sung) first love story ends in heartbreak when he’s dumped for no apparent reason.
For most men, first love holds a special place in their hearts, and it’s hard to forget. This sentiment is especially evident in the male characters of these early 2024 Korean dramas, where their relationships with their first loves are portrayed with depth and emotion. However, not all of these relationships have happy endings.