韓国語辞典
「Second Male Lead」は韓国語で何と言う
“Second Male Lead” in Korean is 2호 남자 (pronounced "Iho Namja").
2호 남자
Iho Namja
使い方と背景
2호 남자 or 남자 2호 refers to the second male lead in a Korean drama who often seems more suitable for the female lead but ultimately loses. Second lead syndrome is a real phenomenon where viewers fall in love with the second lead. This character type has become iconic in K-drama culture.
例文
이번 드라마 남자 2호가 너무 완벽해서 응원하게 돼요.
The second male lead in this drama is so perfect that I end up rooting for him.
How to use 2호 남자 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Second Male Lead” is 2호 남자, romanized as Iho Namja.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 2호 남자.
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.