Unique female-lead characters in dramas

Sometimes, when u want female lead to be a bit crazy and not a ''basic drama girl' this list is for you. Bringing a breath of fresh air here are dramas with cool and different female lead characters.

Aigo_o Jun 20, 2021
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  • A Korean Odyssey

    1. A Korean Odyssey

    Korean Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    8.0

    This drama has a strong female lead who has been through a lot. Great actress.

  • Birth of a Beauty

    2. Birth of a Beauty

    Korean Drama - 2014, 21 episodes

    8.0

    beautiful female lead from the outside who actually has''ahjumma-like'' persona but tries to run away from it. 

  • Do You Like Brahms?

    3. Do You Like Brahms?

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    10

    relatable main-lead girl, who has faced a lot of shit but has a strong  and brave personality despite all of that and can confess to her crush.

  • Her Private Life

    4. Her Private Life

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.0

    professional woman from the outside who hides her fangirl-like and  cute personality

  • Love Designer

    5. Love Designer

    Chinese Drama - 2020, 45 episodes

    7.5

    shows a strong woman who's not afraid to stand up for herself. She shows that she doesn't need no man to reach success.

  • Oh My Venus

    6. Oh My Venus

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.0

    a girl who was a beauty when she was younger but became faced with harsh reality when she grew up. She tries to reach her goals and doesn't waver. A confident and quirky girl.

  • She Was Pretty

    7. She Was Pretty

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    6.5

    huge second-lead syndrome. If you don't mind that, you'll see that the main lead girl is the not usually typical beautiful girl in dramas, but actually simple-looking and charming in her own ways kind of girl.

  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    8. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    7.0

    like the title says - a strong woman in a small-woman's body who's an honest and cute girl.

  • The Legend of the Blue Sea

    9. The Legend of the Blue Sea

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    9.5

    a mermaid who's become human: she's clumsy, funny and very crazy kind of girl.

  • The Princess Wei Young

    10. The Princess Wei Young

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes

    8.5

    literally a definition of a strong woman-lead. She's fighting for her country and sacrifices her happiness for others. She can be sweet at times, but lethal, cunning and manipulative when needed. 

  • Twenty Again

    11. Twenty Again

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    8.0

    a woman ahjumma goes back to college feeling and acting younger than ever.  She's a breath ofresh air with a bright personality.

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