VOTE: And the MDL award for best male lead actor goes to...

Choose a drama that aired between 2010-2021, in which the male lead (male lead only) in that drama, did a wonderful job acting. Please do not vote for male lead actors just because you find them attractive or even because the drama is popular. This voting list is about performance, not popularity or attractiveness. Note: A drama could be horrible, but it doesn't mean that the male lead actor didn't do an excellent job acting. Sometimes dramas suck because of the script, and not necessarily the actors.  

You'll be able to vote for up to three dramas, only the top 30 dramas will be shown. Please understand that I am not in control of what other people vote for, so  be respectful.

  • Voting starts 10-16-2021 
  • Voting ends 11-16-2021

OPTIONAL:  In the comment area, let us know which 3 dramas you've voted for and the reason why. Who was the male lead in the drama that you voted for?

My first vote/award goes to  The Smile Has Left Your Eyes. Before watching this drama, I never heard of, watched or seen Seo In Guk in another drama. I was blown away by his performance in the drama. His acting was so top notch that he really made me believe that he was a sociopath.  Click here to read my MDL review about this specific drama.

HOW TO VOTE: If the drama that you want to vote for is not listed in the top 30, you can vote for the drama by adding it to the blank spot that is directly under the 20 most voted dramas; "Is something missing on this list?" Type in the name of the drama, and it should appear.

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  • Flower of Evil

    1. Flower of Evil

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    9.1
    39,547 points by 397 voters
    Although Baek Hui Seong is hiding a dark secret surrounding his true identity, he has established a happy family life and a successful career. He is a loving husband and a doting ...more
  • Vincenzo

    2. Vincenzo

    Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
    8.9
    26,174 points by 264 voters
    At the age of eight, Park Joo Hyeong left for Italy after being adopted. Now an adult, he is known as Vincenzo Cassano and employed by a Mafia family as a consigliere. ...more
  • Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    3. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    24,240 points by 244 voters
    After a conflict with her boss, dentist Yoon Hye Jin escapes the city to a seaside village where she'd vacationed to before as a little girl. When she learns the village is ...more
  • Beyond Evil

    4. Beyond Evil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    14,598 points by 147 voters
    Meet the two fearless men willing to go to extreme lengths in their pursuit of a serial killer that has shaken up their quiet city: Lee Dong Sik, a once capable detective, ...more
  • It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    5. It's Okay to Not Be Okay

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.9
    13,453 points by 136 voters
    Moon Gang Tae is a community health worker at a psychiatric ward who was blessed with everything including a great body, smarts, ability to sympathize with others, patience, ability to react quickly, ...more
  • Kill Me, Heal Me

    6. Kill Me, Heal Me

    Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
    8.7
    12,581 points by 127 voters
    A traumatic childhood experience leaves Cha Do Hyeon, suffering from memory loss and dissociation. The latter has resulted in the creation of seven distinct personalities. Wanting to regain control over his life, ...more
  • Crash Landing on You

    7. Crash Landing on You

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    9.0
    8,604 points by 87 voters
    After getting into a paragliding accident, South Korean heiress Yoon Se Ri crash lands in North Korea. There, she meets North Korean army officer Ri Jung Hyuk, who agrees to help her ...more
  • Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    8. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
    8.8
    8,212 points by 83 voters
    Bok Joo is a weightlifter who is pursuing her dream of winning the gold medal but she then finds romance for the first time in her life. While she is a woman ...more
  • While You Were Sleeping

    9. While You Were Sleeping

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
    8.7
    7,425 points by 75 voters
    Nam Hong Ju, endowed with the ability to foresee events, resides with her widowed mother who runs a small restaurant. Despite her gift, she often finds herself powerless to change the outcomes. ...more
  • Mr. Queen

    10. Mr. Queen

    Korean Drama - 2020, 20 episodes
    9.0
    6,704 points by 68 voters
    Jang Bong Hwan is a South Korean chef who has risen up the ranks to cook for the country’s top politicians in the Blue House’s presidential residences. After a serious accident, he ...more
  • The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

    11. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
    8.2
    6,627 points by 67 voters
    A TV series centered around the unfolding relationship between free and unpredictable yet dangerous Kim Moo Young, who is called a "monster". He is the first assistant in a Korean beer brewery ...more
  • The Devil Judge

    12. The Devil Judge

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.7
    6,229 points by 63 voters
    Set in a dystopian version of present-day Korea where daily life is chaos and society has collapsed to the point that people openly voice their distrust and hatred for their leaders. In ...more
  • My Mister

    13. My Mister

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
    9.0
    6,040 points by 61 voters
    Park Dong Hoon is a middle-aged engineer who is married to attorney Kang Yoon Hee. However, his life is not that happy as he has two unemployed brothers, Sang Hoon and Gi ...more
  • It's Okay, That's Love

    14. It's Okay, That's Love

    Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
    8.6
    4,740 points by 48 voters
    Despite being a bit of a prickly pear, Jang Jae Yeol has become famous for authoring mystery novels and for hosting a popular radio show. While sitting on a talk show panel ...more
  • The Veil

    15. The Veil

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
    8.3
    4,555 points by 46 voters
    In this spy series, top NIS agent Ji Hyuk seeks to uncover a traitor, unveiling a larger threat. His memory loss leads him to a minor task team, where he meets Je ...more
  • Healer

    16. Healer

    Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
    8.8
    4,055 points by 41 voters
    Seo Jung Hoo is a special kind of night courier, known only as "Healer" by his clients. For the right price and with the help of a genius hacker, he gets his ...more
  • Mr. Sunshine

    17. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
    8.9
    3,962 points by 40 voters
    Mr. Sunshine centers on a young boy born into a house servant's family who travels to the United States during the 1871 Shinmiyangyo (U.S. expedition to Korea). He returns to his homeland ...more
  • When the Camellia Blooms

    18. When the Camellia Blooms

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
    8.4
    3,749 points by 38 voters
    Dong Baek is a single mother living in the small town of Ongsan. She runs the bar-restaurant Camellia, while also taking care of her son Pil Gu. The people of Ongsan frequently ...more
  • Stranger

    19. Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
    8.8
    3,555 points by 36 voters
    Hwang Shi Mok underwent brain surgery as a child to curb his violent temper, which left him devoid of emotions. Hwang becomes a prosecutor known for his piercing intelligence and logic, but ...more
  • The Romance of Tiger and Rose

    20. The Romance of Tiger and Rose

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
    8.5
    2,777 points by 28 voters
    Having finally sold her TV series script, aspiring screenwriter Chen Xiao Qian soon falls under the scrutiny of the male lead, who refuses to act out the role. Vowing to make her ...more
  • Tale of the Nine-Tailed

    21. Tale of the Nine-Tailed

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
    8.3
    2,572 points by 26 voters
    The mythical nine-tailed fox, or gumiho, Lee Yeon had to settle in the city many centuries ago. Able to transform into human form, he eradicates supernatural beings that threaten the mortal world. ...more
  • Suspicious Partner

    22. Suspicious Partner

    Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes
    8.3
    2,277 points by 23 voters
    Noh Ji Wook is a brainiac prosecutor and Eun Bong Hee is a rookie justice department intern, who always seems to find herself in the most unfortunate and embarrassing situations. Bong Hee ...more
  • Vagabond

    23. Vagabond

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.5
    2,265 points by 23 voters
    Cha Dal Gun becomes an awakened tiger in the face of his nephew’s death in a mysterious plane crash. As an orphan himself, he had raised his nephew singlehandedly in place of ...more
  • Law School

    24. Law School

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
    8.6
    1,982 points by 20 voters
    When a grim incident occurs at their prestigious school, justice through law is put to the test by a tough law professor and his ambitious students. Yang Jong Hoon is a criminal ...more
  • Good Manager

    25. Good Manager

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
    8.5
    1,980 points by 20 voters
    Can corporate politics turn a bad person into a good person? Kim Sung Ryong is a skilled accountant who works for gangsters. He makes his way into a company called TQ Group ...more
  • The Fiery Priest

    26. The Fiery Priest

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes
    8.6
    1,879 points by 19 voters
    Kim Hae Il is a Catholic priest. He makes spiteful remarks, and he can be rude to others. Koo Dae Young is a detective. He talks a lot, and he is also ...more
  • Nevertheless,

    27. Nevertheless,

    Korean Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
    7.4
    1,584 points by 16 voters
    Park Jae Eon finds dating a waste of time but likes to flirt. Even though he is friendly and cheerful towards all, he does not pursue others. Park Jae Eon is a ...more
  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    28. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
    8.4
    1,485 points by 15 voters
    Feng Zhi Wei is the unfavored daughter of the Qiu Family, who has to flee due to unfortunate circumstances. Owing a favour to the 6th prince Ning Yi, Zhi Wei cross-dresses as ...more
  • Hot Stove League

    29. Hot Stove League

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
    8.6
    1,481 points by 15 voters
    About the preparation period of a major league baseball team. The drama focuses on a loser team that prepares for an extraordinary season upon the arrival of their new general manager, and ...more
  • Lovestruck in the City

    30. Lovestruck in the City

    Korean Drama - 2020, 17 episodes
    7.9
    1,283 points by 13 voters
    "Lovestruck in the City" is a realistic portrayal of young people who pursue romance and happiness while struggling to get by in a busy, competitive urban environment. Park Jae Won is an ...more

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