This list includes both actresses and K-pop idols who played at least 3 consecutive 1st female lead roles in K-dramas.
Only active actresses who has new dramas since 2023 are included.
Sorted by age.
Esther Yu's Love Game in Eastern Fantasy domestically beats Zhao Lu Si's The Story of Pearl Girl The recently released Chinese dramas are in a tight race for popularity
Shen Yue returns to the small screen with Smile Code The upcoming healing comedy C-drama Smile Code unveils its premiere date
Moon Embracing the Sun actor Song Jae Rim passes away at 39 
Woo Do Hwan chooses exercise over drinking for stress relief — Mr. Plankton Check out Woo Do Hwan's interview for Mr. Plankton
Zhao Lu Si candidly states Duanwu isn't worth learning from (The Story of Pearl Girl) Read the excerpts from Zhao Lu Si's interviews
