5 Female Character-Focused K-Dramas With Little to No Romance: ‘The Glory,’ ‘Little Women,’ More
Not all fans watch K-dramas only for the hunky, chiseled male leads. Some are fond of watching shows that focus on female characters who show strength, wit, and beauty combined. From "The Glory" to "Little Women," here are 5 K-dramas ruled by powerful female characters!
'The Glory'
Different from her previous dramas, Song Hye Kyo's broke into a new era in her career after headlining a revenge series for the very first time. Amazed by her character transformation, the Hallyu superstar was commended for exhibiting fierce and vengeful image.
Song Hye Kyo
Expected to have its part 2 this coming March, "The Glory" depicts the story of Moon Dong Eun, who drops out of school after being bullied. Years later, she commences her revenge.
'Little Women'
May it be in comedy or fantasy or romance, Kim Go Eun never fails to ace the characters she portray.
In 2022, she headlined "Little Women" alongside Nam Ji Hyun and Park Ji Hu. It is the Korean drama version of the famous 1868 novel penned by Louisa May Alcott - but with a twist!
5 Female Character-Focused K-Dramas With Little to No Romance: ‘The Glory,’ ‘Little Women,’ More
The three sisters struggle with a handful of debt accumulated by their alcoholic father, and they have to bravely work through the difficult situations that befall them.
Though they get entangled in various problems, the trio showcased their strong characters andwisely solved their problematic fate together.
'Be Melodramatic'
"Be Melodramatic" is composed of a female lead ensemble cast. The K-drama focuses on the struggles, joys, and triumphs of its main protagonists, who all work in different fields of the entertainment industry.
Han Ji Eun, Jeon Yeo Bin, Chu Woo Hee
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Jeon Yeo Bin, Chun Woo Hee, and Han Ji Eun portrayed their characters well.
This series talks about a lot of matters. In particular, the story focuses on loneliness, grief, sexism, and other types of insecurities that women experience in real life.
'My Name'
Han So Hee made a bold transformation in this crime-noir series. Gritty and intense, this Netflix show is full of unexpected twists and heavy action scenes. Han So Hee proved herself as an incredible actress with range by bringing Yoon Ji Woo's character to life.
5 Female Character-Focused K-Dramas With Little to No Romance: ‘The Glory,’ ‘Little Women,’ More
After witnessing the death of her father, Ji Woo is determined to seek revenge. She joins a crime syndicate led by Choi Mu Jin (Park Hee Soon), and hones her skills there.
She changes her identity to find the person who killed her father.
'Agency'
This office series features the career story of Go Ah In, played by Lee Bo Young, as she works from the bottom to successfully getting the highest position in an advertising agency.
5 Female Character-Focused K-Dramas With Little to No Romance: ‘The Glory,’ ‘Little Women,’ More
This ongoing K-drama showcases the determination of the female lead to succeed in life despite coming from a poor family background.
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Which of these K-dramas are your favorites? Share your replies in the comments!
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