Korean dramas feature settings that range from the Joseon Dynasty to modern-day offices, but the core personality traits of the central characters are often the same, regardless of the time period.
Bad boys are regularly pitted against the sensitive type while conglomerate heirs are often down-to-earth men who disguise their wealth or mysterious guys who shield their identities.
Which male K-Drama character is your idea type? Take this quiz to find out.
1. What is your favorite restaurant setting for a first date?
a).Trendy five-star dining that features international cuisine and a highly-trained waitstaff
b). A family-owned restaurant that has the best ddeokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or jjajangmyeon (black bean noodles)
c). A retro-inspired cafe that plays ballads on vinyl from the '70s and '80s
d).A loud karaoke place that also sells food, but attracts models and other scenesters
2. Which film genre are you attracted to?
a). Art house movies with little dialogue, but award-winning cinematography
b). The "feel-good" movie of the year that features puppies and small children
c). Heart-pounding action flicks
d). Film noir like "Casablanca"
3. Your favorite present would be...
a). A do-it-yourself gift like a knitted scarf or handwritten book
b). Flowers, comfy gloves, or a concert date
c). An all expenses paid trip to an exotic locale like Macau
d). Dinner on a rooftop, under the stars
4. If one of your friends needed help, your ideal type would...
a). Help them and make sure they were cared for in the future
b). Go with you to aid them and provide advice
c). Have a minion visit to do his bidding
d). Send an unmarked letter with instructions
If you answered mostly "A," your Ideal type is the down-to-earth guy who is actually wealthy.
These K-Drama characters include:
Lee Min Ho as Lee Yoo Sung in "City Hunter"
Ji Chang Wook as Park Bong Soo in "Healer"
Lee Jong Suk as Choi Dal Po in "Pinocchio"
Ryu Jun Yeol as Jung Hwan in "Reply 1988"