Actual "She Falls First" Dramas

These are all dramas where the female lead has unrequited feelings for a long time before they become reciprocated. In some of them, she experiences rejection, conflicted feelings, yearning and a lot of angst as well. Perfect for those looking for a slow burn + she falls first.

leadtheprotection Apr 28, 2026

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1. Hidden Love

Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
2. Family by Choice

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

This happens with the second couple (Park Dal and Kang Haejun)
3. Itaewon Class

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
4. Yumi's Cells Season 3

Korean Drama - 2026, 8 episodes

7.0
5. A Love So Beautiful

Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
6. A Piece of Your Mind

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
7. Because This Is My First Life

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
8. An Incurable Case of Love

Japanese Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
9. Suspicious Partner

Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes
10. Rich Man, Poor Woman

Japanese Drama - 2012, 11 episodes
11. Cats on the Roof

Korean Drama - 2003, 16 episodes
12. Can This Love Be Translated?

Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes
13. Unrequited Love

Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
14. Back from the Brink

Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
15. Idol I

Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
16. In Your Radiant Season

Korean Drama - 2026, 12 episodes

6.5

This happens with the second leads (Hayoung and Taeseok)
17. Lost Romance

Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 20 episodes

7.5