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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101. Cinzas do Amor
Chinese Drama - 2018, 63 episodes
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102. That Man Oh Soo
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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103. De Coração para Coração
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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104. O Garoto Lobisomem
Korean Movie - 2012
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105. Cruel Romance
Chinese Drama - 2015, 40 episodes
3 - cw for a very toxic ML and forced kiss/assault
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106. Coloque a Cabeça no Meu Ombro
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
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107. Jardim Secreto
Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes
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108. O Romance de Hua Rong
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
1b*, 2, 3
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109. Grande Paixão
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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110. O Sorriso Deixou Seus Olhos
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
3
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111. Amar
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
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112. Agentes da Princesa
Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes
2, 3
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113. Kiss Six Sense
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
1a though ML is very tsundere about it
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114. Antes Que a Gente Se Case
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 13 episodes
3
cw for toxic ML
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115. Princesa Wei Young
Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes
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116. Cidade dos Streamers
Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes
cw for toxic ML
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117. Você é Tão Doce
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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118. Academia Militar Arsenal
Chinese Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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119. Doce e Sabonete
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
1*
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120. Torn
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
His purpose in life is to pursue and he does so, hard
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121. Legalmente Amor
Chinese Drama - 2022, 33 episodes
1a - ML fell for the FL very quickly in college
the drama starts with them in their late twenties, so he's already loved her for a long time at that point, but because of the FL's time travel back to college we also get to see him fall in love in real-time
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122. Amor Bem Intencionado
Chinese Drama - 2019, 20 episodes
1a, cw for insanely toxic manipulative behavior by ML
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123. Sob o Poder
Chinese Drama - 2019, 55 episodes
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124. O Momento Em Que Meu Coração Acelerou
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
1*
Pretty much insta-love for ML because of plot reasons but he also falls first for real and chases her all around campus
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125. Mestre Demônio Não Me Beije
Chinese Drama - 2017, 23 episodes
He falls first but is the "tsundere" type so it takes him a while to realize what he's feeling
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126. As Lendas
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
1*, 3
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127. Gosto Pessoal
Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes
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128. Chijo no Seppun
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
1b
cw for manipulative stalker ML
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129. Tem Algo de Errado Conosco
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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130. O General e Eu
Chinese Drama - 2017, 62 episodes
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131. Koi to Dangan
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
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132. Too Late to Say I Love You
Chinese Drama - 2010, 36 episodes
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133. Irei Quando o Tempo Estiver Bom
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
1a
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134. Onde as Estrelas Pousam
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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135. Por Que, Oh Soo Jae?
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
1
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136. Sound of the Desert
Chinese Drama - 2014, 35 episodes
1*, 2
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137. Imperatriz Ki
Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes
3
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138. Romance é um Livro Bônus
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
1b, 3
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139. Então Eu me Casei Com a Minha Anti-fã
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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140. Nascidos de Novo
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
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141. Yu Jiao Ji
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
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142. Desejo de Verão
Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
2
cw for obsessive possessive MLs
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143. Sinto Sua Falta
Korean Drama - 2012, 21 episodes
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144. A Descoberta do Amor
Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes
1d, 2
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145. Estrela Cadente
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
3
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146. Querido.M
Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes
1a - leads have been best friends for a long time, ML realizes he has loved FL all along
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147. Trilha Sonora #1
Korean Drama - 2022, 4 episodes
1a - leads have been best friends for a long time, ML has loved FL for many years without her knowing
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148. Happiness
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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149. Chefe Introvertido
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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150. O Conto de Nokdu
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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151. Parallel Love
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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152. Top Star Yoo Baek
Korean Drama - 2018, 11 episodes
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153. Nada Além de Você
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
1a
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154. O Amor Eterno
Chinese Drama - 2017, 24 episodes
1d (but neither lead remembers), 3
cw for forced kiss, dubcon
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155. A História de Ming Lan
Chinese Drama - 2018, 78 episodes
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156. Paixão Imprevista
Chinese Drama - 2018, 30 episodes
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157. O Mundo Me Deve um Primeiro Amor
Chinese Drama - 2019, 24 episodes
1a
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158. Sonhe Alto
Korean Drama - 2011, 16 episodes
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159. Love Battle
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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160. Amor e Redenção
Chinese Drama - 2020, 59 episodes
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161. Busque: WWW
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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162. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
1*, 2, 3
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163. Dentro Do Ringue
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
1a
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164. Vá em Frente
Chinese Drama - 2020, 46 episodes
kind of 2, definitely 3
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165. O Melhor de Você em Minha Mente
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
1a
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166. Hidden Love
Chinese Drama - 2023, 25 episodes
1c
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167. Se Encontre
Chinese Drama - 2020, 41 episodes
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168. Conto de Fadas Diferente
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
1a
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169. É amor! Yankee-kun e a Garota da Bengala Branca
Japanese Drama - 2021, 10 episodes
1*
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170. Patine até o Amor
Chinese Drama - 2020, 40 episodes
1a
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171. Seja Meu Namorado
Korean Drama - 2021, 15 episodes
1a
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172. Love Designer
Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes
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173. Não Minta ao seu Amado
Chinese Drama - 2020, 31 episodes
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174. Amor Misterioso
Chinese Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
1d
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175. Dragon Day, You're Dead
Chinese Drama - 2017, 20 episodes
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176. Thumping Spike
Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes
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177. Orgulho
Japanese Drama - 2004, 11 episodes
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178. As Equações do Amor
Chinese Drama - 2020, 27 episodes
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179. Flipped
Chinese Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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180. Novolândia: O Castelo No Céu
Chinese Drama - 2016, 28 episodes
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181. Meu Sr. Tritão
Chinese Drama - 2017, 36 episodes
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182. Me Apaixonando por Você Durante Esse Contrato
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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183. Meet Me @ 1006
Taiwanese Drama - 2018, 26 episodes
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184. Imitação
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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185. O Segredo do Amor
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
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186. What's Up Fox?
Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes
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187. Love Beyond Time and Space
Chinese Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
1a, 2
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188. Agora, Ame!
Taiwanese Drama - 2012, 72 episodes
1a
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189. Amor à Noite
Chinese Drama - 2021, 30 episodes
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190. The Psychologist
Chinese Drama - 2021, 40 episodes
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191. Ouran Chuang Ru De Shijie
Chinese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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192. Timeless Love
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
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193. Uma História de Amor: Você é a Maior Alegria da Minha Vida
Chinese Drama - 2021, 45 episodes
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194. Lado a Lado Só com Você
Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes
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195. Meu Querido Destino
Chinese Drama - 2020, 36 episodes
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196. Moving
Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
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197. A Familiar Stranger
Chinese Drama - 2022, 18 episodes
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198. A River Runs Through It
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
3
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199. Um Tempo Chamado Você
Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes
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200. Através do Oceano para Ver Você
Chinese Drama - 2017, 44 episodes