7 Korean Dramas with Older Female Leads, Their Storylines Are Equally Interesting

Kapanlagi.com - In the Korean drama industry, the main female roles are often played by young actresses. However, there are several Korean dramas with older female leads that have successfully captured the attention of viewers. And this proves that Korean dramas don't always revolve around young people.

Not only do they reflect the realities of real life, but the presence of older female leads also provides diverse representation in the storyline of Korean dramas. In this article, we will look at some Korean dramas with older female leads that have made a positive impact.

So, here is a list of phenomenal Korean dramas with older female leads that you shouldn't miss. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. ENCOUNTER (2018)

Drama Encounter (credit: hancinema.net)

Korean drama with an older female lead is titled ENCOUNTER. This drama tells the story of Cha Soo Hyun, a hotel CEO who divorces her husband. While in Cuba, Cha Soo Hyun meets Jin Hyeok, a part-time worker.

After returning to Korea, Kim Jin Hyeok accidentally applies to work at Cha Soo Hyun's hotel. Their love story grows despite being overshadowed by social conflicts and age differences. They both have to face differences in status and pressure from their surroundings.

In addition to the age difference in the drama, in real life, this couple also has a significant age difference, which is 12 years. Park Bo Gum is 30 years old, while Song Hye Kyo is 42 years old.

2. SOMETHING IN THE RAIN (2018)

Drama Something in The Rain (credit: hancinema.net)

Then, the Korean drama with the second older female lead is a drama titled SOMETHING IN THE RAIN. This drama tells the story of Yoon Jin Ah, a woman who is involved in a complicated romance with a younger man named Seo Joon Hee, who is her friend's brother.

Although Yoon Jin Ah sees Joon Hee as a younger brother, their relationship becomes closer when Joon Hee expresses his feelings for her. They have to face internal and external conflicts, especially due to the age difference.

The age difference is not only in the drama, but in reality, they also have a 6-year age difference. Jung Hae In is 35 years old, while Son Ye Ji is 42 years old.

3. ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK (2019)

Drama Romance Is a Bonus Book (credit: hancinema.net)

Drama Korea dengan female lead lebih tua ini berkisah tentang Cha Eun Ho, seorang penulis sukses dan kepala editor dalam sebuah perusahaan penerbitan ternama, yang bertemu kembali dengan Kang Dan Yi.

Setelah bercerai, Dan Yi berbohong tentang latar belakangnya untuk mendapatkan pekerjaan di perusahaan tempat Eun Ho bekerja. Keduanya pun terlibat dalam kehidupan satu sama lain.

Tidak hanya di drama saja mereka berbeda usia. Di dunia nyata ternyata mereka juga memiliki perbedaan usia 10 tahun. Lee Na Young berusia 44 tahun, sedangkan Lee Jong Suk berusia 34 tahun.

4. LOST (2021)

Drama Lost (credit: hancinema.net)

Drama LOST is the next Korean drama with an older female lead. This drama tells the story of Boo Jung, a 40-year-old ghostwriter who still feels like a failure despite her best efforts.

Meanwhile, on the other side, there's Kang Jae, 27 years old, working in the acting industry, but always worried about his future. When they meet, they are both at the lowest point in their lives.

This unexpected encounter brings about significant changes in their lives. Through an emotional journey, they learn to support each other, heal wounds, and give each other hope.

Not only in the drama, but in the real world, the lead actors of the drama LOST have a 13-year age difference. Ryun Jun Yeol is 37 years old, while Jeon Do Yeon is currently 50 years old.

5. SHE WOULD NEVER KNOW (2021)

Drama She Would Never Know (credit: hancinema.net)

This drama tells the story of Yoon Song Ah, an employee at a cosmetic company who accidentally finds herself involved in a love triangle when approached by a junior in her office, Chae Hyun Seung.

As Yoon Song Ah begins to face the disappointment of unrequited love from the man she likes, Chae Hyun Seung emerges as a friend who gives her support and comfort to rise and forget.

Although initially reluctant to be involved with a younger man, Yoon Song Ah finds herself having feelings for the same junior, Chae Hyun Seung.

Not only in this drama do they have an age difference, in reality, they also have a 5-year age difference. Won Jin Ah is 32 years old, while Rowoon is 27 years old.

6. WHY HER (2022)

Drama Why Her (credit: hancinema.net)

Lanjut ada WHY HER yang jadi drama Korea dengan female lead lebih tua lainnya. Drama ini berkisah tentang pengacara berbakat, Oh Soo Jae, yang terpaksa menjadi asisten profesor setelah terlibat dalam kasus tak terduga.

Di sekolah hukum, Soo Jae bertemu dengan Gong Chan, seorang mahasiswa dengan masa lalu yang penuh luka, namun memiliki hati hangat. Mereka terlibat dalam sebuah hubungan yang penuh dengan konflik dan emosi.

Ternyata, Seo Hyun Jin dan Hwang In Yeop juga memiliki jarak usia berbeda loh di dunia nyata. Mereka memiliki perbedaan usia 6 tahun. Seo Hyun Jin masuk usia 38 tahun dan Hwang In Yeop 32 tahun.

7. FORECASTING LOVE AND WEATHER (2022)

Drama Forecasting Love And Weather (credit: hancinema.net)

And the Korean drama with an older female lead that was last mentioned is the drama FORECASTING LOVE AND WEATHER. This drama tells the story of Jin Ha Kyung, a 35-year-old woman. She is an employee of the Korean Meteorological Agency (KMA) and will marry Han Ki Joon, her office mate.

However, everything changes when Ha Kyung finds out that Ki Joon is cheating. As Ha Kyung struggles to heal her heart, a new employee, Lee Shi Woo, who is 27 years old, comes along. He provides support and warmth for Ha Hyung.

Eventually, they develop unexpected feelings for each other and secretly date. Not only in the drama, but in real life, they also have an age difference. Park Min Young and Song Kang have a 7-year age difference, with Song Kang being 29 years old and Park Min Young being 37 years old.

Those are the Korean dramas with older female leads, both in the drama story and in real life. With the presence of older female leads, Korean dramas are showing more diversity in their stories that you shouldn't miss.

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