5 Korean Dramas With Female Leads You Can Actually Root For
No more pointless whining and poor life choices.
There is nothing wrong with a woman who doesn't feel at her best, who needs support and protection, and who pours her heart out.
However, when you're watching yet another drama with such a female lead, it starts to get a little annoying. Luckily, there are plenty of K-dramas to mix things up.
Here are 5 examples of shows that prove women can be just as badass, whether there is romance in their lives or none at all.
Happiness (2021)
Yoon Sae Bom is a perfect example of a female lead who could have done just as well without her male counterpart.
Tasked with dealing with the spread of a mysterious zombie disease, she handles the situation she finds herself in perfectly, making all the necessary moves to save not only herself, but the rest of the world as well.
Mr. Queen (2020)
Whether we're talking about a female or male lead is a little confusing in the case of Mr. Queen, as it's a show about a modern-day playboy, Jang Bong Hwan, who finds himself in the body of a Joseon queen, Kim So Yong.
However, as he learns how to survive in a world of monarchy intrigue, he learns how to be a real queen. And a powerful one at that!
Twenty Five Twenty One (2022)
Na Hee Do is a simple girl who fights for her dream of fencing against all odds and all the obstacles the world throws at her.
Dedication, hard work and strong principles lead her straight to the national fencing team, where she finds much more than professional happiness.
Sell Your Haunted House (2021)
If you were looking for a show without any romance, this would be the best choice for you.
That is, of course, if you're not afraid of ghosts, as the story follows elite estate agent Hong Ji-ah, who is also a first-rate exorcist. Someone who’s making sure the property is clean before selling it is definitely a reliable professional.
Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021)
The decision to let go of the past and start afresh is never an easy one. It's also not easy for Yoon Hye Jin when she moves to the village, opens her small practice and tries to heal her broken soul as best she can.
This is a hopeful and sweet story with a very realistic and relatable character that we can all relate to.