Strong Female Lead
Dramas that feature a strong female lead. I'm considering strength as an overall quality, not necessarily related only to their physical strength. Rather, these ladies can hold their own and are admirable within their role.
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1. Vocea
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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2. Voice 2
Korean Drama - 2018, 12 episodes
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3. Kill Me, Heal Me
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
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4. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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5. Lawless Lawyer
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
She was introduced with a bang, but unlike the fate of many female leads, she never loses that badass quality. She's a balanced character. Equal amounts capable and emotional; Ha Jae was not only very mature and rational throughout most of the series, but she was also very gentle and nurturing towards Bong Sang Pil (ML). She's also someone who's confident in her knowledge and ability, but who's also humble enough to accept she doesn't have all the answers. When Bong Sang Pil puts her knowledge to the test, she's open-minded enough to tackle every uncomfortable issue head-on, unwilling to compromise the truth for the sake of convenience.
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6. Lupt pentru Calea Mea
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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7. Sindromul Pinocchio
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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8. Chicago Typewriter
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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9. Mask
Korean Drama - 2015, 20 episodes
Though there are some inconsistencies in her character and her personality falls a bit flat, she's one of the most active female protagonists in Kdrama land and is integral to the story. From a weak woman clinging to her life, Byun Ji Suk grows into her power as the drama progresses. It's worth noting she remains the protagonist throughout the series, rather than fall into a supporting role to the male lead (which usually happens).
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10. While You Were Sleeping
Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes
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11. Hello Monster
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
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12. Împreună Acasă
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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13. Age of Youth
Korean Drama - 2016, 12 episodes
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14. You're All Surrounded
Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes
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15. Come and Hug Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
Despite her tragic backstory, Gil Nak Won is a strong character. Not because she got over her past, but because she's able to face her present while accepting what happened. Her strength is quiet and subtle; allowing her actions to silently showcase her defiance. She never once runs from her problems but faces them head-on. Because of the nature of the story, Na Moo's (ML) side of the story was more intense, but she is without a doubt one of the strongest female leads I've seen in Kdramas so far.
In addition, we have Ok Hee, one of the strongest support female character (stronger even than the FL) and probably the best K-drama Mom!
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16. Terius Behind Me
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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17. The Ghost Detective
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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18. Bring It On, Ghost
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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19. La 17 Ani
Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes
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20. Semnal
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
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21. Part-Time Spy
Korean Movie - 2017
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22. My Girlfriend is an Agent
Korean Movie - 2009
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23. Let Me Introduce Her
Korean Drama - 2018, 40 episodes
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24. Mother
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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25. Mulan
Chinese Movie - 2009
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26. Coin Locker Girl
Korean Movie - 2015
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27. Gu Family Book
Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes
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28. Ultima Împărăteasă
Korean Drama - 2018, 52 episodes
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29. Legend of Fu Yao
Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes
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30. Trap
Korean Drama - 2019, 7 episodes
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31. Dragoste printre Rânduri
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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32. Legal High
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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33. Spring Turns to Spring
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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34. Kill It
Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes
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35. Big Issue
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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36. The Nokdu Flower
Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes
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37. Search: WWW
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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38. Bloody Romance
Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes
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39. Nirvana in Fire
Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes
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40. Secretul lui Nok Du
Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes
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41. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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42. Age of Legends
Chinese Drama - 2018, 47 episodes
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43. Save Me
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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44. The Ghost Bride
Taiwanese Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
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45. Life on Mars
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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46. Fauna din Itaewon
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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47. Arthdal Chronicles Part 3: The Prelude To All Legends
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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48. 365: Repeat the Year
Korean Drama - 2020, 24 episodes
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49. Tell Me What You Saw
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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50. Arthdal Chronicles Part 2: The Sky Turning Inside Out, Rising Land
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
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51. Aterizare Forțată în Brațele Tale
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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52. Live
Korean Drama - 2018, 18 episodes
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53. Hienele
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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54. Mr. Sunshine
Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes
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55. Extracurricular
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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56. Strangers from Hell
Korean Drama - 2019, 10 episodes
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57. Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy
Hong Kong Movie - 2018
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58. He is Psychometric
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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59. Hospital Playlist
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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60. Barul Mistic
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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61. Viața E Complicată
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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62. Into the Ring
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
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63. Străinul Sezonul 1
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
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64. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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65. Străinul Sezonul 2
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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66. Start-Up
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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67. Search
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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68. Missing: The Other Side
Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes
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69. Kairos
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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70. Live On
Korean Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
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71. Casa Dulce Casa
Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes
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72. Vânătorii de Demoni
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
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73. Facultatea de Drept
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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74. Daebak Real Estate
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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75. Undercover
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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76. Numele Meu
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
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77. Omul Rătăcitor
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
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78. Dark Hole
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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79. Happiness
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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80. Regatul: Ashin din Nord
Korean Special - 2021, 1 episode
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81. Noapte în Paradis
Korean Movie - 2021
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82. Sisif
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
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83. Youth of May
Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
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84. Gloria Răzbunării
Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes
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85. Love Battle
Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes
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86. Misty – O Crimă Misterioasă
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
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87. Totul îmi Aparține
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes