Meaning of "Secondary female lead"
A supporting character who either diverts some of the male lead's attention or creates a dynamic of conflict or rivalry with the female lead, thereby heightening the tension and conflict in the story.
"As soon as she appeared as the secondary female lead, she made choices that ran counter to the protagonist’s efforts, causing their relationship to become severely strained."
Related slang words
Secondary male leadThis term refers to a male supporting character who is just as charming as the male lead but, due to the plot, ultimately does not end up with the female lead.Side StoryA separate episode or appendix that follows the conclusion of the main story, providing additional insight into the protagonist's backstory or the supporting characters' stories.SwordmasterThis is the highest rank of the strongest warriors in a fantasy world, where their swordsmanship has reached such a pinnacle that they can overwhelm their opponents with their sword aura alone.Special EditionThis refers to short bonus episodes released separately from the main story, special features, author Q&As, and setting explanations, and are specific to certain authors or works.Save DraftThe amount of manuscript written in advance and set aside to be published when needed, in preparation for emergencies or breaks in the serialization scheduleIllustrationThe act of drawing illustrations to visually supplement the content of a text or other material, or the resulting artworkPublication ScheduleThis refers to the frequency with which works are updated at regular intervals in web novels, webtoons, and serialized content; it is typically determined by the operator’s policy, such as 1 to 5 times per week.CompleteThe story has concluded, with no further episodes or developments planned, and the final episode has already aired.