K-Dramas with strong female leads

The majority of female leads of the Korean TV shows come across as one-dimensional. They are portrayed as beautiful, kind-hearted, and fragile. Among the majority of typical K-Dramas, there are few shows that portrayed female leads as strong, smart, wise and independent. Here’s a list of K-Dramas with strong female leads.

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Flower of Evil: Cha Ji Won

Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won), a detective who got married to a man with a dark past. When Ji Won and her colleagues investigate a series of murders, all the clues lead Ji Won to strongly suspect her husband as the murderer.

Chae Won’s portrayal of a strong and determined wife and a mother was refreshing to watch.

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Search WWW: Bae Ta Mi, Cha Hyeon, Song Ga Kyung

Bae Ta Mi (Im Soo Jung), Cha Hyeon (Lee Da Hee), Song Ga Kyung (Jeon Hye Jin),  holds a high-level position in search engine companies. Search WWW had three strong female characters, not just one. The characters empower each other, stick together during crisis instead of backstabbing or fighting. This drama was breath of fresh air.

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Hotel Del Luna: Jang Man Wol

Jang Man Wol (IU) was different and refreshing from the previous characters IU played. Man Wol is cold and short-tempered, she isn’t scared of anyone. She doesn’t hide her wish to be rich or isn’t shy to get what she desires.

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Vincenzo: Hong Cha Young

Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Been) stole the spotlight in Netflix’s Vincenzo. She is independent, smart and strong. Cha Young’s carefree and fierce personality won fans hearts.

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It’s okay to not to be Okay: Ko Moon Young

Ko Moon Young (Seo Ye Ji) was emotionally abused as a child by her mother. She develops an antisocial personality disorder. When she grows older she comes off as controlling, cold, and detached. She is fiery and fearless who stands up for herself and others.