Damsels in distress are so last season. Today, we celebrate badass female leads who take control of their own lives and reign as absolute queens. For an empowering and inspirational viewing experience, dive into these 7 dramas featuring strong, fearless female characters!

Under the Queen's Umbrella

A literal queen living up to her title of A QUEEN, she would do anything and everything (morally and ethically, of course!) to protect her troublemaker sons and make one of them the next king of Joseon. 

Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Hae-sook, and Choi Won-young.

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Forget one; here are THREE girl bosses who will show you just how good they are at what they do as they hustle in the life of the tech industry. It's a very female-empowered drama that is so good!

Starring: Im Soo-jung, Lee Da-hee, Jeon Hye-jin, Jang Ki-yong, Lee Jae-wook, and Ji Seung-hyun.

Hyena

Kim Hye Soo just oozes that badass vibe, doesn't she? In this one, she plays a very competent and badass lawyer from a small firm but goes against lawyers from one of the biggest firms. 

Starring: Kim Hye-soo and Ju Ji-hoon.

Love to Hate You

The female lead not only stands up to bullies with unmatched determination, but she also consistently proves that she's just as capable as her male counterparts. This entertaining and lighthearted enemies-to-lovers comedy-drama is sure to keep you hooked!

Starring: Kim Ok-vin, Teo Yoo, Kim Ji-hoon, and Go Won-hee.

Happiness

You have a fearless cop facing a zombie apocalypse. In this drama, the female lead and her husband, both police officers and best friends, join forces to protect people from the zombie outbreak while preventing their neighbors from harming others. This exciting story of courage and camaraderie is a must-watch!

Starring: Han Hyo-joo, Park Hyung-sik, and Jo Woo-jin.

Sisyphus: The Myth

In this drama, the female lead is a highly-skilled soldier trained in futuristic guerilla warfare. She must engage in both armed and hand-to-hand combat to survive in a dangerous future. The female lead delivers truly badass action-packed performances throughout the series!

Starring: Cho Seung-woo and Park Shin-Hye.

My Name

This action noir is about a young woman who will stop at nothing for revenge after her father is murdered right in front of her eyes. Watch how she carries out her revenge. 

Starring: Han So-hee, Park Hee-soon, and Ahn Bo-Hyun.