[Ishani's Picks] Top 5 K-Dramas With The Most Feisty Female Lead Characters

One of the key driving forces of a narrative and perhaps the major reason why K-Dramas are so popular all over the world is characterization. The characters we meet in K-Dramas can be larger than life and too close to home at the same time. They represent the human condition, regardless of how flawed that might be. One of the most popular character tropes in K-Dramas is the spunky female lead. Here are 5 K-Dramas with the most feisty female leads!

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"Twenty Five Twenty One"

The key protagonist of the drama "Twenty Five Twenty One" is Na  Hee-do (played by Kim Tae-ri), a spirited 18-year old who learns of love, loss and everything in between as she navigates the complexities of youth. Despite the adversities thrown her way, she is full of zeal for life and is a true inspiration.

"Vincenzo"

The female lead of "Vincenzo", Hong ChaYoung (played by Jeon Yeo-been) is the most competent, intelligent, cut-throat and adorable K-Drama lawyer you'll ever meet. You just cannot help but fall in love with her! As a matter of fact, her quirky shenanigans are what make the drama so enjoyable!

"The King: Eternal Monarch"

When it comes to feisty female leads, Kim Go-eun as Jeong Tae-eul in "The King: Eternal Monarch" remains unbeatable. After all, she had the nerve to handcuff a King and the charm to make him fall in love with her too! The fact that she is also such a capable detective who knows how to hold her own just makes her even more impressive.

"Hotel Del Luna"

Jang  Man-wol (played by Lee Ji-eun) in "Hotel Del Luna" is the poster child of fiery female leads. This is definitely a character you do not want to mess with. She might be drop-dead gorgeous but she could also make her enemies drop dead with one glance. Either way, you will adore her nonetheless.

"Itaewon Class"

Finally, this list would not be complete without Kim Da-mi's iconic breakthrough drama role as Jo I-seo in "Itaewon Class". Jo I-seo knows what she's capable of and can achieve anything she puts her mind to, whether that be in terms of her career or love. Her personality is simply addictive and her character arc, immensely gratifying.

By Ishani Sarkar.