.but I wonder if any drama could logistically advertise a story where the secondary gets the guy.
Doubtful. What I think is that it would have to be a change in the middle of the drama. Due to fans or chemistry. From what I understand, in dramas if the secondary male gets the lead female, it usually changes toward the middle of the drama and is usually due to fan reactions. So, perhaps it could be done the same way with secondary females? The drama advisers and plans for FL and ML to live happily ever after, but fan reaction is (for whatever reason: dull female lead, chemistry, etc) is positive for the SL and ML, so half way through the story changes. The FL can get what she wants, just not the ML.
they could hire the more popular actress as the secondary, but then, would people see it in the same light they see her as a lead female?
Maybe or maybe not. I've seen several dramas where a more famous woman has played secondary lead to a lesser known up-and-comer. It usually happens with a network wants to prop a newbie or when an actress (or actor) is getting back into tv after a long period away.
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Doubtful. What I think is that it would have to be a change in the middle of the drama. Due to fans or chemistry. From what I understand, in dramas if the secondary male gets the lead female, it usually changes toward the middle of the drama and is usually due to fan reactions. So, perhaps it could be done the same way with secondary females? The drama advisers and plans for FL and ML to live happily ever after, but fan reaction is (for whatever reason: dull female lead, chemistry, etc) is positive for the SL and ML, so half way through the story changes. The FL can get what she wants, just not the ML.
they could hire the more popular actress as the secondary, but then, would people see it in the same light they see her as a lead female?
Maybe or maybe not. I've seen several dramas where a more famous woman has played secondary lead to a lesser known up-and-comer. It usually happens with a network wants to prop a newbie or when an actress (or actor) is getting back into tv after a long period away.