Most Devoted and Self Sacrificing Male Characters
From very early on in the drama the ML or a secondary male love interest is unwaveringly loyal and devoted to the FL. The MC proves through his actions that he would do absolutely anything for the FL, including sacrificing his freedom and / or his life, and she is his #1 concern. You get a sense that in the MC's mind the FL is above him, and he wants to serve and protect her - his protectiveness comes with more of a sense of subservience than dominance.
Devoted (or self-sacrificing) is the first word that comes to mind to describe the MC's relationship with the FL.
The Princess Wei Young, Crash Landing on You, Bromance, The Eternal Love 1 and 2 and Bloody Romance get honourable mentions but don't match exactly what I'm trying to capture with this list.
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1. As Lendas
Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes
ML
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2. No Ar
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
SML - Ha Myung Woo
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3. História do Palácio Yanxi
Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes
SML - Fu Heng
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4. Mr. Sunshine: Um Raio de Sol
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
ML (SML get's an honourable mention - he's willing to risk his life for the FL)
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5. Para todo Sempre 2
Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes
ML
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6. A Mulher do Rei
Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes
SML - Han Shen
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7. Avançar Bravamente
Chinese Drama - 2017, 30 episodes
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8. O Rei de Porcelana
Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes
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9. Sua Alteza Real
Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes
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10. Até o Fim da Lua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
ML
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11. O Retorno do Abismo
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
ML
The way he behaves though... I really didn't feel sorry for him for a long time even when he started making up for his behaviour.
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12. Descarrilamento
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
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13. A Esposa do Meu Marido
Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes