Male lead falls first and chases first
Some special cases...
1 - ML is already in love with the FL by the beginning of the drama. This may be because of a long-time secret crush, some fateful past connection (see this list), etc.
1a - FL does not know about the ML's feelings or doesn't know him at all.
1b - FL knows about his feelings but doesn't reciprocate for some time.
1c - FL has reciprocated ML's feelings for a long time but doesn't tell him.
1d - leads are ex-lovers. ML always loved FL and chases first upon reunion.
1* - ML falls in love at first sight with the FL in an early episode.
2 - two (or more) MLs/SMLs all fall first and chase the FL first. Noted only if the SML's pursuit of the FL plays a big role in the plot. (For cases where the FL likes/chases the SML first, check this list.)
3 - the ML pursues the FL openly for a long time. There are many episodes between the ML realizing or trying to confess his feelings and the FL accepting his advances.
4 - FL pursues the ML first technically but for some plot reason other than love (e.g. revenge, deception).
Related lists: Crazy-In-Love MLs, ML constantly seeks out FL, Green Flag MLs, Red Flag Toxic/Taboo Romance, FL Chases First
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301. Kahogona Wakadanna-sama no Amayakashi Kon
Japanese Drama - 2024, 6 episodes
1
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302. Wo De Nv You Shi Jieyao
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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303. Little Doctor
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
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304. Zenryoku de, Aishite Ii Kana?
Japanese Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
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305. It's Okay, That's Love
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
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306. The Moon Bright For You
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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307. Bloody Romance
Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
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308. The Crowned Clown
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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309. Sweet Teeth
Chinese Drama - 2021, 22 episodes
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310. My Fair Lady
Chinese Drama - 2016, 24 episodes
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311. Hi Venus
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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312. Bu Hui Lian Ai De Wo Men
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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313. Nothing But Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
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314. Wo De Fan Pai Nan You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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315. Dolce e Freddo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 31 episodes
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316. Men in Love
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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317. Story of Yanxi Palace
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
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318. A Dream of Splendor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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319. Si Cang Lang Man
Chinese Drama - 2024, 32 episodes
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320. Hard to Find
Chinese Drama - 2024, 28 episodes
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321. Legend of Fei
Chinese Drama - 2020, 51 episodes
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322. The Sword and the Brocade
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
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323. Shining Inheritance
Korean Drama - 2009, 28 episodes
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324. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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325. Only One Person
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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326. I'm Breaking Up Now
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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327. The Great Seducer
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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328. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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329. Understanding Love
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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330. Avvocata Woo
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
3
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331. Hyena
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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332. Tale of the Secret Royal Inspector and Jo Yi
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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333. Alchemy of Souls
Korean Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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334. From Now On, Showtime!
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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335. Love According to Law
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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336. The Time We Were Not in Love
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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337. Love That Will Freeze To Death
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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338. Replay
Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
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339. Terius Behind Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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340. My Dearest
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
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341. Going to You at a Speed of 493km
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
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342. One Spring Night
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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343. Idol Doctor
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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344. Drunk in Good Taste
Korean Special - 2018, 10 episodes
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345. On Your Wedding Day
Korean Movie - 2018
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346. The Moment of Meeting Again
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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347. Is It Fate?
Korean Drama - 2024, 8 episodes
1a/1c
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348. Come i fiori sulla sabbia
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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349. Me too, Flower!
Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes
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350. Protect the Boss
Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes
2
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351. Lovestruck in the City
Korean Drama - 2020, 17 episodes
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352. Orange Soda
Chinese Drama - 2024, 20 episodes
1*, 2
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353. The Princess Royal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
1
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354. The Long Ballad
Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes
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355. My Heart Twinkle Twinkle
Korean Drama - 2015, 26 episodes
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356. Bubblegum
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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357. U-Prince: The Ambitious Boss
Thai Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
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358. My Cat-astrophic Lover
Chinese Drama - 2022, 25 episodes
1
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359. Let's Meet Now
Chinese Drama - 2022, 20 episodes
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360. Romantic
Chinese Drama - 2023, 22 episodes
1a
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361. 25 Hours of Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
1a
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362. A Taste of First Love
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
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363. 101 Marriages
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
1a
cw very toxic ML
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364. Ani ni Aisaresugite Komattemasu
Japanese Drama - 2017, 5 episodes
1a
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365. Derailment
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
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366. How to Hate You
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
1a
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367. Hua Jai Sila
Thai Drama - 2019, 27 episodes
1a, 3
cw toxic ML, forced kiss
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368. Love at Second Sight
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
1d
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369. Lovely Runner
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
depends on the timeline but basically 1a
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370. The Love Knot: His Excellency’s First Love
Chinese Drama - 2018, 25 episodes
1a (1d but FL doesn't remember)
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371. My Love Eun Dong
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
1d
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372. Masked True Feelings
Chinese Drama - 2024, 26 episodes
1a
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373. The Dangerous Lover
Chinese Drama - 2024, 26 episodes
1a
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374. We Best Love: Forever the First
Taiwanese Drama - 2021, 6 episodes
1a
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375. Sweet First Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
1a
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376. Love Note
Korean Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
1a
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377. To My Beautiful Woo Ri
Korean Drama - 2019, 3 episodes
1a
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378. Sweet and Salty Fairy
Korean Drama - 2020, 5 episodes
1a
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379. Story of Kunning Palace
Chinese Drama - 2023, 38 episodes
2, 3
1b - SML
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380. The Brightest Star in the Sky
Chinese Drama - 2019, 44 episodes
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381. The Eternal Love 2
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
1a, 1d (but FL doesn't remember)
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382. Graduation
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes
1a
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383. Ni Shi Wo Zui Tian Mi De Xin Shi
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
1a
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384. Ugly Beauty
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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385. Jia Zhu Da Ren Qing Zhi Jiao
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
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386. Su Yu
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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387. Can't Help Falling in Love
Filipino Movie - 2017
1*
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388. Kakafuka Franz Kafka Gioco di parole per adulti
Japanese Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
1d - idk that the ML always loved the FL even when they were separated... but clearly he's always been madly attracted to her.
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389. Once We Get Married
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
2
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390. Roy Leh Marnya
Thai Drama - 2020, 17 episodes
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391. 30 Kin Sore wa 30-sai miman okotowari no koi
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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392. She and Her Perfect Husband
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
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393. Yu Jian Ni Di Na Yi Tian
Chinese Drama - 2024, 14 episodes
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394. The Double
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
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395. Different Princess
Chinese Drama - 2024, 36 episodes
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396. Fall In Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
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397. The Woman Who Plays
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes