Can anyone recommend a Korean drama with a strong and smart female lead?
It's okay that's love ;) 
Not sure what type of drama you're looking for (more action and suspense? more romance and drama? historical?), but you might like some of Ha Ji Won's recent dramas (Secret Garden and after).  She was the best in Empress Ki in my opinion - a great revenge story.  I see that you liked Bridal Mask, so I think Empress Ki would be a good one to try.  Here are a few others off the top of my head:

City Hunter
IRIS
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
King's Daughter, Soo Baek Hyang
Good Doctor
I Hear Your Voice  
Innocent Man
The Princess' Man
Lie to Me
Protect the Boss

I also agree with It's Okay, That's Love - great drama!  

Good luck!
Empress Ki!!!! (She is pretty much the most awesome bad a*** character you will ever find don't be deterred by the length, trust me, you'll want it to be longer)
Gu Family book
Jewel in the Palace
Goddess of Fire
Miss ripley (She's definitely not your typical 'come save me' heroine)
My love patzzi 
The Great Queen Seon Deok
Myung Wol the Spy
Secret Garden
Cinderella's sister

hope that helped =)

King2Hearts
I hear your voice
Girl K
Witch's Romance 
Punch ( you have several in that one)
LAir Game ( the strong female is more of supporting character but shes AWESOME)
Kill me Heal me 
History of a salaryman

Thanks to all of you =D