Today countless K-dramas feature strong female leads in various types of roles, from high-powered CEOs to star attorneys to fearless detectives. Women are often calling the shots, kicking butt ...

Many popular K-dramas are filled with cheesy but lovable clichés or action plots that are led by men or women lacking depth, which doesn't always make way for strong and inspiring female leads.

JTBC's fusion period drama, 'The Tale of Lady Ok,' tells the story of a lowly female slave in the Joseon Dynasty. However, unlike the typical damsel-in-distress trope seen in many historical dramas, ...

With a strong ... historical piece is based on the life of Empress Ki, a Korean concubine (played by Ha Ji-won) who lived from 1315 to 1369/70, and who married a Mongolian emperor. This drama ...

After being released from prison, Sae-ro-yi opens a bar-restaurant in Itaewon that becomes a strong rival to the ... family makes her a compelling K-drama female lead.

K-dramas have ... a model for K-dramas that challenge stereotypical gender expectations. Fast forward to Mother (2018), and you'll find another example of a strong female lead who subverts ...