Over the past few years, K-dramas have gained significant attention due to the spread of Hallyu Wave. With the substantial increase in the production of these dramas, viewers have been introduced to several interesting green flag characters. Meanwhile, these shows showcase these characters as the ideal partners, with endearing personalities and qualities and possess no faults whatsoever.
Some of the popular green flags from popular K-dramas include Jung Joon-Hyeong (Nam Joo-Hyuk) from Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, Lee Joon-Ho (Kang Tae-Oh) from Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Shin Ha-Ri (Kim Se-Jeong) from Business Proposal, Lee Ik-Jun (Jo Jung-Suk) from Hospital Playlist, Park Bo-Young (Strong Girl Bong-Soon) and more. These characters possess strength, resilience, and kindness that leave viewers inspired.
Nam Joo-Hyuk in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo
Nam Joo-Hyuk plays the role of swimmer Jung Joon-Hyeong in the popular K-drama Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo. Despite his love for childhood friend and weightlifter Kim Bok-Joo (Lee Sun-Kyung), he helps her as a friend as he navigates her way around her first crush and her career slump. His relationship with his chosen family, his ability to mend issues with his estranged mother, and his willingness to seek therapy make Nam Joo-Hyuk a green flag character. Meanwhile, viewers can stream the series on Viki and Netflix.
Kang Tae-Oh in Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Kang Tae-Oh plays attorney Lee Joon-Ho in the critically acclaimed K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. He shows complete loyalty towards Woo Young-Woo (Park Eun-Bin). Despite the challenges that Young-Woo faces in a society filled with judgment and opinions about her skills, Tae-Oh supports her wholeheartedly. He also patiently waits until Young-Woo reciprocates her feelings. He also does not mind her talking about whales. Viewers can stream the drama on Netflix.
Kim Se-Jeong in Business Proposal
Kim Se-Jeong plays employee Shin Ha-Ri in Business Proposal. Upon her best friend’s request, she goes on a blind date pretending to be her. However, she soon realizes that her date is none other than her company’s CEO, Kang Tae-Moo (Ahn Hyo-Seop). What starts as an arrangement slowly turns into love. Ha-Ri navigates challenges in their relationship and is considerate of Tae-Moo’s past. She displays the strength and kindness that Tae-Moo and his grandfather appreciate. Meanwhile, viewers can watch the drama on Netflix.
Jo Jung-Suk in Hospital Playlist
Jo Jung-Suk plays Doctor Lee Ik-Jun in the fan-favorite K-drama Hospital Playlist. He and his group of friends are doctors at a local hospital. He has an outgoing personality and goes the extra mile for his friends. Despite going through a divorce, Ik-Jun maintains a healthy relationship with his son and lets his child not have any negative feelings towards his mother. Lastly, Ik-Jun patiently waits for his friend and love of his life, Chae Song-Hwa (Jeon Mi-Do). The drama is available on Netflix.
Do Bong-Soon in Strong Girl Bong-Soon
Park Bo-Young plays Do Bong-Soon, a woman born with superhuman abilities. She crosses paths with Ahn Min-Hyuk (Park Hyung-Sik) when she gets employed in his company. While navigating her superhuman abilities, she also shows incredible strength and kindness to people who need her help. Her love grows stronger each day for Min-Hyuk as they battle enemies and overcome challenges. Meanwhile, viewers can watch Strong Girl Bong-Soon on Netflix, Viki, and other platforms.
IU in Hotel Del Luna
IU plays Jang Man-Wol, the proprietor of a supernatural hotel in Hotel Del Luna. Due to a grave sin she committed in the past, Man-Wol is assigned the job. Throughout the series, Man-Wol is kind and empathetic towards the visitors of the hotel. Despite her tumultuous past, she loves others wholeheartedly, which also helps her to live fully until she can let go of all the hopelessness and resentment. So, it is evident that Man-Wol is a prominent green flag character. Viewers can watch the drama on Viki, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video.
The K-drama world is filled with several green flag characters who pull people into their world of kindness and resilience. These characters involve themselves in interesting storylines, and their interaction with other characters only adds depth to their stories.
