Hardworking Female Lead Korean Dramas & Movies

Miss Lee (2019)

Miss Lee

Rank #6795

“Miss Lee” will follow the story of Lee Seon Shim, who starts out at the bottom of the food chain and suddenly finds herself becoming the CEO, as she toils...

Medical Top Team (2013)

Medical Top Team

Rank #7125

Follows the journey of creating Korea’s best multidisciplinary medical team and the stories of doctors inside. Characters who have different hurts and dilemmas struggle as they get to work together...

Mr. Hong

Mr. Hong

Rank #7222

Hong Doo Shik, there is something special about him. He’s a good-looking 31-year-old man who knows everything and knows how to do everything: He’s a delivery man for a Chinese...

Alice In Earnestland

Alice In Earnestland

Rank #7324

Soo-Nam can mimic anything with her hands if she sees it only once. She works hard everyday to pay off her husband’s hospital bills, but it is never enough. One...

Lovely Horribly (2018)

Lovely Horribly

Rank #7360

A man and a woman are bound by an unusual fate: one’s happiness always results in the other’s misfortune. The two start writing a drama together, and the events in...

My Unfortunate Boyfriend

My Unfortunate Boyfriend

Rank #7468

Yoon Tae Woon is a man who believes in living truthfully, so he is honest to a fault. On the other hand, Yoo Ji Na is a woman who has...

That Man Oh Soo (2018)

That Man Oh Soo

Rank #7619

Oh Soo is an IT company technician who belongs to a family which takes care of a magical tree. Reluctantly he takes care of his family cafe as well as...

Her Legend (2013)

Her Legend

Rank #7656

Jung Soo lost her mother at a young age and lived with her maternal uncle who treated her poorly. She had a chance to be adopted by a wealthy lady...

You're Too Much (2017)

You’re Too Much

Rank #7797

This TV show revolves around a Yoo Jina impersonator who calls herself “Yoo Gina.” The real Yoo Jina was a pop diva who lived life to the fullest and one...

Cheese in the Trap (2018)

Cheese in the Trap

Rank #8101

Hong Seol, an ordinary university student, works part-time jobs to pay for her tuition. Suddenly, Yoo Jung, a wealthy senior student at the same university, comes to ask her out...

Fluttering Warning (2018)

Fluttering Warning

Rank #8116

A dermatologist, Cha Woo Hyun is extremely popular with women, but he doesn’t have much interest in dating. Yoon Yo Jung is a famous actress, who hasn’t been able to...

Birdie Buddy (2011)

Birdie Buddy

Rank #8340

Former pro golfer, John Lee, leads two women to become the next golf queens. John Lee became the first Korean to win a PGA title. His background was a mystery...

Sponsor (2022)

Sponsor

Rank #8444

A romance thriller between four men and women running like a runaway locomotive toward different desires, including success, revenge, children and love. Lee Sun Woo, is a photographer and editor...

I am a Nurse

I am a Nurse, a Human

Rank #33928

It tells the story of a nurse who cared for numerous patients for 21 years and 2 months at the neurosurgical intensive care unit. (Source: Naver) ~~ Adapted from an...

Heaven and Hell: Two Psychos

Rank #34479

A story that takes place when the souls of a detective and a tragic end suspect swap. (Source: Naver)...

Drama Stage Season 4: Proxy Emotion (2021)

Drama Stage Season 4: Proxy Emotion

Rank #37801

A suspenseful psychological drama that takes place when a woman who has become a substitute for other people’s feelings, chooses to live the life of her client. (Source: Naver)...

The Love in Your Eyes (2022)

The Love in Your Eyes

Rank #43182

Young Yi lost her husband at a young age, but she tries her best to move on with her husband’s family and works days and nights for her daughter. She...

Poetry Story (2017)

Poetry Story

Rank #44213

Ah-chim is a 20-something girl who is just starting out in her career. “Poetry Story” chronicles her relatable adventures and challenges as well as her personal and social life, from...

Your Neighbor's Wife (2013)

Your Neighbor’s Wife

Rank #47878

Imagine a charming person moves in next door and starts flirting with you! A married couple was once very much in love. However, after spending a long time together, they...

TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain

TV Novel: My Mind’s Flower Rain

Rank #48160

A story of a bright young girl who lost her family during the Korean War and grew up experiencing the rapid change of the Korean society in the 1970s. The...

The Romantic President (2002)

The Romantic President

Rank #51696

A gum-popping student wearing a very short uniform and a weird hair-do is looking for ‘zzang’, the school boss. She turns out to be the new teacher, Choi Eun Soo,...

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30,000 Miles in Search of My Son

Rank #52287

Soon Young is a single mother who lost her son 5 years ago. She spends her time trying to find her lost son. Little does she know that Kang Kye...

The Secret of My Love (2017)

The Secret of My Love

Rank #52632

Han Ji Sub, a man who’s never felt happy in his life, almost escapes his miserable life against all odds, thanks to his iron will and hard work. However, when...

Happy And (2011)

Happy And

Rank #53217

This relatable relationship drama explores real-life trials and joys of married life through the lens of 11 different wives. (Source: Netflix) ~~ Two versions available: 11 episodes (TV) || 25...