Strong female leads

This list is full of strong female leads.

A strong female lead represents the opposite of a damsel in distress. She doesn’t need saving, shes independent, has opinions, is outspoken, makes her own decisions, has strong morals that she obeys by and goes for what she wants. All while trying to be selfless and a good person.

My favourite strong female lead is without a doubt Deok Im from The Red sleeve.

I said to myself I was going to avoid the morally grey strong female leads, like Yiseo from Itaewon class, on this list but instead I’ll just make a note of them.

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1. A Fada do Levantamento de Peso, Kim Bok Joo

Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

9.5
2. A Glória

Korean Drama - 2022, 8 episodes

8.5
3. A Glória - Parte 2

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

8.5
4. A Juventude de Maio

Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

10

Undoubtedly one of the kindest characters
5. A Manhã Vem à Ala Mental

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

9.0
6. A partir de agora, hora do show!

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

9.0
7. A Vida Privada Dela

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

8.5
8. Amor Louco

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

8.5

Morally grey
9. Apaixonados na Cidade

Korean Drama - 2020, 17 episodes

8.0

One of the supporting female characters really shines as a strong female character.
10. As células de Yumi

Korean Drama - 2021, 14 episodes

10
11. As Três Irmãs

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

7.5

Morally grey
12. Branding in Seongsu-dong

Korean Drama - 2024, 24 episodes

8.0
13. Casamento, Não Namoro

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.5

It’s not that she’s necessarily morally grey but she is what you would call an ‘eccentric’ character. She always tries to do what’s right for the people she loves and is very outspoken and opinionated
14. Céu Vermelho

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

8.0
15. Conto da Nove Caudas 2

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

10
16. Dentro Do Ringue

Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes

8.0
17. Destinado a Te Amar

Korean Drama - 2014, 20 episodes

8.0

The female lead has good character development and is a successful confident woman by the end of the show.
18. Doce Lar

Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

10
19. Encarnação da Inveja

Korean Drama - 2016, 24 episodes

10

The female lead has amazing character development and is a strong female by the end of the show
20. Estação de Crescimento

Korean Drama - 2020, 12 episodes

8.0
21. Família Graciosa

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

8.0
22. Golden Spirit: Joseon Marriage Prohibition

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

10
23. Horas de Princesa

Korean Drama - 2006, 24 episodes

8.0

She does start off as a strong female but love makes you do things that are out of character :(
24. Hotel Del Luna

Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

Morally grey
25. Itaewon Class

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

8.5

Morally grey
26. Love Like the Galaxy: Part 1

Chinese Drama - 2022, 27 episodes

8.5
27. Love Unexpected

Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

8.5
28. LTNS

Korean Drama - 2024, 6 episodes

10
29. Lutando Pelo Meu Caminho

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
30. Máquina de Escrever Chicago

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

8.5
31. Meu Nome

Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

9.0

She’s technically morally grey but she’s such a bad b***h
32. Minha Namorada é Uma Alien

Chinese Drama - 2019, 28 episodes

8.5
33. Moving

Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

10
34. Mulher Forte, Do Bong Soon

Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

10
35. My Man Is Cupid

Korean Drama - 2023, 16 episodes

8.0
36. No Young Man Park

Chinese Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

9.0
37. Nosso Eterno Verão

Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

10

My poor Yeon soo she’s been through a lot and she’s such a strong character
38. O Conto de Nokdu

Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

8.0
39. O Convidado

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

10
40. O Dia do Rapto

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.5
41. O Sorriso Deixou Seus Olhos

Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

Morally grey
42. Oh My Baby

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

7.5
43. Oh, Minha Vênus

Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

9.0
44. Onde as Estrelas Pousam

Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

8.0
45. Papel de Rainha

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

9.5
46. Para Sempre Camélia

Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

9.0

Amazing character development strong female by the end of the show
47. Park's Contract Marriage Story

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.0
48. Pretendente Surpresa

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.5
49. Queen of Tears

Korean Drama - 2024, 16 episodes

9.0
50. Ransom

Korean Drama - 2022, 6 episodes

8.5
51. Rato

Korean Drama - 2021, 20 episodes

10
52. Responde 1994

Korean Drama - 2013, 21 episodes

8.5

I know some people think she became too obsessed with love and was no longer a strong female lead but I beg to differ.
53. Rookie Cops

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

7.5
54. See You In My 19th Life

Korean Drama - 2023, 12 episodes

8.5
55. Seja Meu Namorado

Korean Drama - 2021, 15 episodes

8.5
56. Sleep Memo

Korean Drama - 2023, 20 episodes

8.0
57. Sweet Home 2

Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes

9.0
58. The Speed Going to You 493km

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

10
59. Todos Nós Estamos Mortos

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

9.0
60. Tudo Bem Não Ser Normal

Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

7.0

Morally grey
61. Tudo Bem, Isso é Amor

Korean Drama - 2014, 16 episodes

8.5
62. Uma Advogada Extraordinária

Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes

10
63. Vestido Com Mangas Vermelhas

Korean Drama - 2021, 17 episodes

10
64. Vinganca em Terceira Pessoa

Korean Drama - 2022, 12 episodes

8.5