If the second ML wins are they actually still the second ML? Their entire purpose is just to add fake tension to make the audience think the MC has options and they could end up with someone else. A second ML is a second ML because they'll never win. So a second ML that wins isn't a second ML it's just a ML, meaning its existence as a second ML was...... reply
Idk if this count's as 2nd ml syndrome but i genuinely only gaf about the hyung in this story like Beom is cute but he's like a dog he has no autonomy he just does whatever geopolitics wants him to and geopolitics takes advantage of everyone in his life and it's so annoying reply
If the story lets them win then they would no longer be the 2nd ml however I guess there are some stories where the typical traits of a 2nd ml wins over the mc.
Crimson Karma Webtoon
I Am The Villain (is ongoing but so far seems promising for the knight to win)
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the hardest 2nd ml syndrome i ever had in my life was while reading Wet sand TwT i wanted soooo much 2nd ml to end with mc aaaagjhghng i still didnt accepted it sorry... reply