India, Feb. 9 -- In a world of cold-hearted chaebols and 'bad boys' with dark pasts, actor Kim Seon-ho keeps showing up waving a giant green flag. Whether he's a seaside handyman, a devoted best friend, or a quietly introspective interpreter, his characters lead with empathy, respect, kindness, and emotional honesty. Here's a look at five of his green-flag roles - including his latest fan favourite, Joo Ho-jin in Can This Love Be Translated? - that continue to raise the bar for K-drama romance.

Once upon a time, K-dramas thrived on cold chaebols, emotionally unavailable geniuses, and men who believed communication was optional. But somewhere between collective romantic burnout, therapy speak entering the mainstream, and the internet coin...