Aspiring to be a Career Woman? Let's Check Out 10 Recommendations of Korean Dramas About Successful Women!

Kapanlagi.com - Becoming a career woman is something that many women aspire to nowadays. Having a stable career, financial stability, and mental well-being brings happiness to independent women as it ensures a bright future. That's why many women work hard and voice their aspirations so as not to be belittled by those around them.

It is not uncommon for stories about career women to be portrayed in Korean dramas and become popular during their airing. This can have a positive impact as it can motivate other women out there. Korean dramas that focus on the story of career women are also more popular because they show that women are strong and capable.

In addition to delivering impressive storylines, these dramas also provide good moral messages to the audience. So, what are the 5 recommended Korean dramas that depict the story of career women who succeed? Have you watched them yet? Let's check out the list!

1. The World of The Married

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Tells the story of Ji Sun Woo, played by Kim Hee Ae, a successful and wealthy doctor. Her marriage to Lee Tae Oh, played by Park Hae Joon, turns out to be tragic. Her husband has been having an affair with a young girl named Yeo Da Kyung, played by Han So Hee, for several months.

To make matters worse, Jin Sun Woo is completely alone in fighting for her dignity, job, and child. Ji Sun Woo goes to extreme lengths to seek revenge on her despicable husband. Throughout the series, Jin Sun Woo, who has been used for her wealth by Lee Tae Oh, portrays a strong, firm, and gentle woman.

2. Hotel Del Luna

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Tells the story of a hotel that only accommodates ghost customers before they continue their journey to the afterlife. Here, IU plays Jang Man Wol, the owner of the hotel located in Myeongdong, Seoul. Jang Man Wol later meets Goo Chan Sung, played by Yeo Jin Goo, who helps manage the hotel's affairs.

Although it is a fantasy genre, this drama portrays a strong woman who can lead her subordinates wisely. Jang Man Wol also has a commanding character but has a vulnerability that makes the audience understand that women also need protection. In this drama, viewers are also presented with the enchanting visual of IU combined with luxurious and extravagant outfits.

3. Start Up

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Korean drama starring Bae Suzy as Seo Dal Mi, which was a hit during its airing in 2020. It tells the story of Seo Dal Mi, who had to face the bitterness of her parents' divorce during her childhood and the demands of adult life. Seo Dal Mi has a strong desire to become a successful woman and she takes on various odd jobs to continue her life.

The main conflict arises from a misunderstanding of a letter sender to Seo Dal Mi in her childhood, who should have been Han Ji Pyeong played by Kim Seon Ho, pretending to be Nam Do San played by Nam Joo Hyuk. Together with her colleagues, Dal Mi works hard to change her life path through a start-up competition. Dal Mi is able to inspire women to keep moving forward and think positively no matter how difficult the challenges they face.

4. It's Okay To Not Be Okay

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This drama tells the story of a successful and established children's fairy tale writer played by Seo Yea Ji as Ko Moon Young. However, besides that, Ko Moon Young is a psycho and anti-social woman because she was shaped by her toxic mother since childhood. Ko Moon Young only focuses on what she has and doesn't care about her surroundings, including love.

In her career journey, Ko Moon Young meets Kim Soo Hyun who portrays Moon Gang Tae, a healthcare worker at a mental hospital. Together, they heal each other's wounds. Ko Moon Young is portrayed as a strong, powerful woman who is not afraid to retaliate against others' wrongdoings.

5. Search : WWW

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Lastly, there is a Korean drama that stands out with the story of 3 career women. SEARCH : WWW tells the story of Bae Ta Mi, played by Im Soo Jung, Cha Hyun, played by Lee Da Hee, and Song Ga Kyung, played by Jeon Hye Jin. All three of them are ambitious and successful women in their careers.

Bae Ta Mi is the director of a major website company, known for being competitive and perfectionist. Due to her boss's actions, Bae Ta Mi is fired, so she is determined to plan revenge. In this plan, Bae Ta Mi meets the other two career women, Cha Hyun and Song Ga Kyung, who are smart in leading a team.

6. DOCTOR CHA

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DOCTOR CHA tells the story of Cha Jung Sook, a former doctor turned housewife who pursues her dream of becoming a doctor again after 20 years. She meets Seo In Hyo, her perfectionist husband who harbors a dark secret.

Upon returning to the medical world, Jung Sook becomes a resident doctor and encounters Choi Seung Hee, In Hyo's first love, as well as Roy Kim, a skeptical surgeon when it comes to love. Conflicts arise when Roy develops strange feelings for Jung Sook, bringing an interesting dynamic to the story.

Throughout the journey, Jung Sook must overcome personal and professional conflicts, including her husband's dark secret and Roy's unexpected feelings for her. With her strong determination and intelligence, Jung Sook struggles to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

7. HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA

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Korean drama HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA is one of the recommended dramas that features successful career women. The story it carries is quite classic, about two individuals with different personalities who eventually get involved in a romantic relationship.

The story begins when a successful dentist named Hyejin decides to stay in a village called Gongjin. There, she opens a small clinic and meets Hong Dusik, known as Hong Banjang, a man skilled in various things and respected by many people.

Although they initially dislike each other because of their differences in opinions and lifestyles, love grows between them slowly.

8. ENCOUNTER

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Another Korean drama featuring successful career women is ENCOUNTER. This drama tells the story of a female CEO from a conglomerate family, Cha So Hyun, who owns Hotel Donghwa. As a member of a conglomerate family, Cha So Hyun has divorced her husband. However, during her journey in Cuba, she meets a man named Kim Jin Hyun.

While in Cuba, the bond between Cha So Hyun and Kim Jin Hyun grows stronger. As if fate brought them together, Kim Jin Hyun eventually proposes to Cha So Hyun at Hotel Donghwa, which turns out to be owned by her. Although their love relationship grows deeper, it is also filled with various complicated conflicts.

9. CRASH LANDING ON YOU

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CRASH LANDING ON YOU also tells the story of a successful career woman from a conglomerate family who also serves as CEO. One day, in an unexpected incident, she falls on the border between North Korea and South Korea.

There, she meets a soldier named Ri Jeon Hyeok. Although initially suspected as a spy from South Korea, Ri Jeon Hyeok later helps Yoon Se Ri to stay temporarily in North Korea while looking for a way to help her return.

10. EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO YOUNG WOO

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EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO tells the story of Woo Young Woo, a female lawyer who has had autism spectrum disorder since childhood. Despite having this special condition, Woo Young Woo demonstrates her brilliance with her brilliant brain ability, able to memorize law books and handle cases well.

Although sometimes socially awkward, Woo Young Woo becomes an unstoppable force in the courtroom. Despite being underestimated by many, her photography skills make her one of the most prominent lawyers in one of the largest law firms in Korea.

Salute to Korean dramas that uplift the story of women's struggles. So, out of the 10 dramas above, which ones have you watched?

Written By: Salma Tsabita Wiradara

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