Different from Other Dramas, Here are 8 Korean Dramas with Powerful Female Leads

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Fadya Jasmin Malihah

When watching Korean dramas, we will certainly be presented with various storylines. There are many Korean dramas that successfully present interesting stories. This interesting aspect can be shown through the plot, setting, and characters in the drama. Different from other Korean dramas, these series of dramas have independent and strong female leads, including Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee!

1. THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH

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Drama THE KING: ETERNAL MONARCH is a popular drama released in 2020. This drama tells the story of a parallel world that connects two worlds. It is told that a god unleashes dark power on humans and this dark power will open two doors in this world. In the first world, there is an emperor named Lee Gon who tries to close the door to another dimension. Meanwhile, in the second world, there is detective Jung Tae Eul who tries to protect someone's life, people, and love.

The role of detective Tae Eul played by Kim Go Eun, has a very brave character and is not afraid when facing criminals. Jung Tae Eul is also very skilled in taekwondo. The role of Jung Tae Eul successfully attracts the attention of viewers because she has an independent character and personality. In addition, actress Kim Go Eun also successfully portrays this character.

2. STRONG GIRL DO BONG SOON

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Drama STRONG GIRL DO BONG SOON is the most popular drama of 2017 starring actresses Park Bo Young and Park Hyung Sik. This drama tells the story of a petite woman named Do Bong Soon who doesn't have a job. Despite her small stature, Do Bong Soon has inherited super strength from her family.

One day, Do Bong Soon meets CEO Ahn Min Hyuk. He witnesses Bong Soon's super strength and asks her to become his personal bodyguard. In this drama, Bong Soon helps many people and fights criminals with her super strength. STRONG GIRL DO BONG SOON is a rom-com genre drama that is very interesting to watch, especially with its strong female lead character.

3. RUN ON

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Drama RUN ON is one of the dramas released in 2020. This drama tells the story of people who live in different worlds and try to connect with each other through their respective languages. In this drama, there are two strong female characters, Oh Mi Joo played by Shin Se Kyung and Seo Dan Ah played by Sooyoung SNSD.

Oh Mi Joo's character is a translator of foreign films who works day and night. Mi Joo is intelligent, witty, and resourceful, and she prioritizes her own happiness. Additionally, there is the character of Seo Dan Ah, an ambitious CEO of a sports agency. The drama will show Mi Joo and Dan Ah relying on their own strength to find out what they want in life.

4. MINE

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Drama MINE is a mystery fantasy drama released in 2021. This drama tells the story of the glamorous lives of two women from a conglomerate family. These two women try to find the true meaning of happiness and strive to reclaim what belongs to them. As their lives begin to crack, they face conflicts.

These two women are played by actress Kim Seo Hyung as Jung Seo Hyun and Lee Bo Young as Seo Hi Soo. In this story, it is shown that Jung Seo Hyun and Seo Hi Soo rely on their intelligence, connections, and intuition to protect themselves and their loved ones. The drama MINE attracts attention because its plot focuses on women and the independent female characters in this drama stand out.

5. START UP

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A very popular drama in 2020, this drama successfully captivated Korean drama fans with its interesting storyline. START UP drama tells the story of a woman who is trying to start a startup business. Seo Dal Mi is very ambitious in pursuing her dream of becoming an entrepreneur.

The character of Seo Dal Mi, played by actress Bae Suzy, is very intelligent and ambitious. In addition, Dal Mi also has an independent older sister named Won In Jae, played by Kang Ha Na. In the drama START UP, it is shown how these two siblings work hard to achieve their dreams.

6. THE GLORY

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This drama, starring senior actress Song Hye Kyo, is the most popular drama released from 2022 to 2023. THE GLORY drama tells the story of a revenge attempt by a teacher who was once a victim of bullying in her teenage years. A woman named Moon Dong Eun was a victim of bullying during her school days, and she has suffered severe trauma from it.

Unable to hold back the trauma, Dong Eun leaves her school and plans to seek revenge on the perpetrators and those who did not defend her. The character of Dong Eun, played by Song Hye Kyo, is portrayed as very intelligent. She is smart and uses her wit to plan her revenge. THE GLORY drama has attracted tremendous attention from viewers due to its storyline and strong and intriguing female character.

7. THE UNCANNY COUNTER

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Drama THE UNCANNY COUNTER is a drama released in 2021. This drama is an adaptation of the Webtoon AMAZING RUMOR. THE UNCANNY COUNTER drama tells the story of super heroes known as counters. They are disguised as employees in a noodle restaurant with the aim of killing evil spirits who come to Earth to obtain eternal life.

In their work, the Counters involve a human, Do Ha Na played by Kim Se Jeong. Do Ha Na is a very intelligent and articulate character. Previously, Ha Na was a police officer who lost her memory due to an accident. In addition to being smart, Ha Na is also brave and independent. However, she also has a friendly and loving side.

8. MY NAME

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A drama starring the beautiful actress Han So Hee, MY NAME is a drama that was released in October 2021. This drama has an action thriller genre that tells the story of Ji Woo, a woman who is ambitious to seek revenge for her father's death. She witnessed firsthand how her father was shot by a mysterious person.

In this drama MY NAME, Ji Woo, played by Han So Hee, has a very skilled martial arts character. She also fights against criminals to uncover and find her father's killer. Ji Woo also has a strong determination to achieve her goals. In this drama, actress Han So Hee appears very different from her roles in other Korean dramas.

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