Soompi & Viki Staff Talk is back to discuss our favorite green flag male leads! This time around, our staff members share which K-drama characters are the ultimate husband material.
Read our thoughts below:
Somni: Yu Eun Ho from “Love Scout”;;
I think Yu Eun Ho (Lee Jun Hyuk) in “Love Scout”;; embodies the qualities of perfect husband material with his warm-hearted nature, unwavering reliability, and genuine care for those around him. In the drama, he supports Kang Ji Yun (Han Ji Min) with a balance of kindness, maturity, and charisma while also showcasing various charms such as being a great cook, an organized caretaker, and a loving dad. He is the most perfect male character I’ve seen in dramas so far, making him an ideal partner that everyone would dream of!
Watch “Love Scout”;;:
Winnie: Cheon Yeon Soo from “Motel California”;;
To me, Cheon Yeon Soo (Na In Woo) in “Motel California”;; is the perfect husband. He’s not just loyal and patient—he’s the kind of person who loves deeply and unwaveringly. His feelings for his first love, Ji Kang Hee (Lee Se Young), have never faded, and he asks for nothing in return. As a vet, his gentle, caring nature makes him all the more endearing. No matter what, he stands by Kang Hee’s side, offering quiet but unconditional protection. With Na In Woo’s warm and genuine portrayal, Cheon Yeon Soo isn’t just an ideal partner—he’s the kind of man who makes love feel safe, steady, and everlasting.
Watch “Motel California”;;:
Jinny: Kim San Ha from “Family By Choice”;;
San Ha (Hwang In Youp) of “Family By Choice”;; is the perfect husband material—no doubt about it. He’s warm, reliable, and always puts his loved ones first, whether through sweet little gestures or big, selfless acts. He doesn’t just say he cares—he proves it through his actions, and this shows through how he treats his “family members”;; Ju Won (Jung Chaeyeon) and Hae Jun (Bae Hyeon Seong). His quiet strength and emotional depth make him a rock in any relationship, always knowing how to support and comfort his partner. Add to that his gentle humor, undeniable charm, and a smile that can light up any room, and it’s easy to see why anyone would dream of having a husband like him.
Watch “Family By Choice”;;:
Natalie: Ryu Sun Jae from “Lovely Runner”;;
I think Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok) is perfect husband material because...well, look at him! But jokes aside, his perfect visuals aren’t the only reason we love him. Sun Jae shows unconditional love for Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) through the many timelines and lives he leads in “Lovely Runner.”;; It’s like the ultimate love confession— “I will love you in every lifetime.”;; Whether he’s a K-pop star, a swimmer, or just an ordinary student, Sun Jae’s love for Sol screams fate, loyalty, and passion. Who wouldn’t want that in a husband, right?
Watch “Lovely Runner”;;:
Sala: Ha Yi Chan from “Twinkling Watermelon”;;
If we’re talking about a “green flag”;; male lead who is the perfect husband material, it’s impossible not to mention Yi Chan—who is portrayed by both Choi Won Young and Choi Hyun Wook—in “Twinkling Watermelon.”;; From his school days as he learns to show devoted love to Chung Ah (Shin Eun Soo) to when he becomes a family man as a caring father to Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) and a devoted husband to Chung Ah (Seo Young Hee), he warmed the hearts of viewers with his clumsy yet endearing way of always giving it his all for love. He may not be picture perfect in every way, but I think everyone would take Yi Chan’s endearing sincerity over “perfect”;; any day.
Watch “Twinkling Watermelon”;;:
Yeon: Ryan Gold from “Her Private Life”;;
The character that immediately came to mind when hearing this question was Ryan Gold (Kim Jae Wook) from “Her Private Life.”;; Although Ryan and Sung Deok Mi (Park Min Young) are not very fond of each other at first, they begin a fake relationship and get to know each other better, and in this process, they gradually develop a real romantic relationship. Ryan is always so understanding of Sung Deok Mi and willing to do anything for her happiness, being fully supportive of her fangirl. He is an always affectionate partner and does his best to talk through problems with sincerity. An all-around green flag!
Watch “Her Private Life”;;:
