Article: Top 10 Korean Dramas With Independent Female Leads

Korean Dramas never disappoint their audience. Every time they have various stories to get the audience hooked. They are different types of characters to which the viewers can relate. Korean Dramas sometimes give a slice of life story; sometimes they have a typical mystery that will make you think for hours. Korean Dramas have evolved a lot over the last some years. They have different characters with different problems. Korean Dramas also have independent and strong female leads that are not afraid of anyone. Here are the Top 10 Korean Dramas with Independent Female Leads.

1. Crash Landing On You

Yoon Se Ri is an independent businesswoman. Shunned by her mother and brothers, she breaks from her family business and starts her own company. She is CEO of a leading fashion and beauty Company due to her strong business capabilities. Se Ri represents a strong woman fighting for what she deserves despite unending obstacles in her life. She doesn’t lose hope even after she gets struck in North Korea.

2. Vagabond

Hae Ri is a National Intelligence Service agent who chose the life of a civil servant to support her parents but ended up becoming a covert operative. She works as an undercover at Korean Embassy in Morocco. She is given task by the embassy to help the bereaved from the fatal flight. Cha Dal Geon and Go Hae Ri uncover a far darker conspiracy. She is a beauty with brains, and takes the reins during her missions. Hae Ri is a very strong and independent woman.

3. Why Her?

Oh Soo Jae is one of the best Lawyers at TK Law Firm. She battles inequality, sexual harassment, and sexism. Oh Soo Jae fights till the last and does not give up easily. She can do anything to do her case. She is an example of never giving up and staying determined to achieve your ambitions. She has many problems in her life, but puts her comfort at risk to ensure that justice is delivered.

4. Mr. Sunshine

Go Ae Shin, is an aristocrat’s daughter, a Nobel woman in her 1990s. She joins the Army following the footsteps of her parents, who were freedom fighters killed in Japan after being betrayed by their colleague. She has impressive skills with guns. Despite expectations of a noblewoman, Ae Shin joins Righteous Army’s sniper to protect her family and people. She is a very powerful and independent woman.

5. Descendants Of The Sun

Kang Mo Yeon is a successful Doctor. She is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Mo Yeon is a highly brilliant and capable surgeon who values competence above all. She follows her principles very strictly and do not get easily swayed by anything. She has a very logical mindset, which can hurt her in some ways but is great strength in some situations. Kang Mo Yeon is an independent, strong character who is not swayed by other people’s intentions.

6. Extraordinary Attorney Woo

Woo Young Woo is a rookie attorney at Hanbada Law Firm. She has Asperger’s Syndrome. Despite suffering from the syndrome, Young Woo does not give up on her aspirations, even when it seems like the world is against her. She is a fantastic Lawyer who is very intelligent, both in court and emotionally. She does not fear speaking for the right and does not think before raising her voice for wrong. Woo Young Woo has a high IQ, an impressive memory, and an excellent creative thought process.

7. Her Private Life

Seung Dak Mi is a successful, professional woman. She is very dedicated towards her job as a curator. But that doesn’t stop her from having her interests and hobbies that others might deem immature. She is incredibly professional and very strong-minded. Seung Dak Mi is not afraid of anyone and doesn’t care about what people would say. She doesn’t let her personal and professional life mix. Her Private Life was released in 2019. Seung Dak Mi is a strong character and can fight for herself.

8. Sisyphus: The Myth

Sisyphus: The Myth is a time travel drama. It is about a young woman tasked to travel in the past and stop a genius engineer from the danger that will change the future. It is not easy to leave behind your family and travel to the past, but she does not step back. Seo Hae proved that she is tough enough to handle any danger, no matter the time. Seo Hae is an elite warrior, and can take down the biggest man with just her hands. She is very skilled and can protect herself well. She learned all these skills to survive in the world that is dominated by gangsters and military cliques. Seo Hae is an independent, intelligent, and has a strong character.

9. The World Of Married

Ji Sun Woo is a revered doctor who seems to have a perfect family. She is independent, successful, and has a happy family.  Things start getting complicated when she discovers her husband and friends are betraying her. Her husband is having an affair, and all her friends know about it. Even after such a big betrayal, she doesn’t give up and tries to figure things out. She plans to uncover the whole truth and taking revenge on them. Ji Sun Woo is a very solid character who doesn’t give up easily. She knows what she wants and can do anything for it. The World of Married is one the most famous Korean Drama of 2020.

10. The King: Eternal Monarch

Jeong Tae Eul is an upright police officer. She is on the rank of an Inspector in the Violent Crime Squad. She takes her work very seriously and has an upfront attitude. Tae Eul is a strong female character when facing peril. She knows how to fight against problems. Jeong Tae Eul is a very strong and independent female Lead.