Let’s be real for a second. K-Dramas have completely ruined our sense of reality.

One minute you’re just “checking out” a new drama; the next you’ve planned a whole imaginary life with a fictional character who probably wouldn’t survive five minutes in your family’s group chat (especially if you are Nigerian because who can he battle with? Your over the top Nigerian mum?).

And while we all like to act like it’s harmless fun, the truth is your choice of K-Drama crush lowkey says a lot about you. Yep, those fictional men and women you obsess over reveal a little more about your personality than you might be ready to admit.

But don’t worry, this is a safe space (maybe or…). Let’s break it down.

The Cold, Broody CEO

Examples: Hyun Bin in Crash Landing on You, Lee Joon Gi in Flower of Evil
If the usual K-Drama CEO is your crush, you live for emotional chaos. If he’s emotionally unavailable, has a tragic past, and stares longingly out of windows during thunderstorms, you’re all in. The cold, broody CEO with perfectly tailored suits and zero communication skills? That’s your man. You’re convinced you can fix people with enough love, patience, and homemade ramen. You don’t run from emotional baggage; you unpack it, fold it neatly, and organize it by color. Slow-burn romances are your weakness, and if there’s a dramatic rain confession scene, you’ve already saved the clip to your phone.

The Chaotic Sunshine Boy

Examples: Park Seo Joon in Fight for My Way, Rowoon in Extraordinary You
He’s the guy who makes you laugh when you’re ugly, crying, and sends you random memes at midnight. Chaotic, clumsy, and a little bit loud, but you wouldn’t have it any other way. You love people who make life lighter and remind you not to take everything so seriously. He’s your instant mood booster, your human comfort blanket, and you fully believe every sad girl deserves her own chaotic sunshine boy (Shaking my head for you though).

The Second Lead Who Deserved Better

Examples: Kim Seon-ho in Start-Up, Choi Siwon in She Was Pretty
The true MVPs of every drama. The ones who do everything right but still get rejected because the lead can’t see what’s right in front of them. You’ve probably thrown a pillow at your screen more than once because of these Heartbreakers. If this is your type, you Stan kindness, loyalty, and soft boys who remember the little things. You root for the underdog in every situation and probably still daydream about the alternate ending where your second lead gets the girl, the house, and the happily ever after. (Helped you talk to script writers already, by the way: You can check in this article about things we need to normalize in Kdramas.)

The Mysterious Bad Boy

Examples: Lee Min Ho in The Heirs, Song Kang in My Demon
A walking red flag, and you are somehow fine with it. If he’s emotionally damaged, morally questionable, and brooding in dark corners, that’s your cue to fall head over heels. You know you should run, but you stay, convinced you’ll be the exception to the rule. You love a messy, dramatic love story, and you’re not ashamed of it. Honestly, you probably thrive in chaos. It’s fine. We support you (We really do).

The Loyal Best Friend Turned Lover

Examples: Park Hyung Sik in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Lee Sung-kyung in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
The ultimate slow burn. He’s been there since day one, knows your coffee order, and would literally fight the whole cast for you. When he finally confesses, it’s a cinematic masterpiece, and you live for it. You believe in a love that starts with friendship, inside jokes, and years of unspoken tension. You’re patient, loyal, and convinced the best love stories aren’t rushed; they simmer (Jjigae vibes).

But then, we’re all a little bit of each, right?

And there’s no shame in having multiple fictional crushes. If anyone judges you, hand them a drama recommendation and watch them fall too. Simple!