Unique Female Leads
A list of unique FLs in dramas I've watched.
Other, more specific lists: Protective FLs, Female Villains, Aggressive/Obsessive/Possessive/Toxic Women (Mostly FLs)
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1. Oh My General
Chinese Drama - 2017, 60 episodes
Badass, tomboy FL. She's very loyal, rough and loving. One of the coolest FLs out there
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2. Jiang Jun Zai Xia
Chinese Drama - 2023, 23 episodes
Serious, cool and mature FL. Also looks like she could convincingly be a warrior
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3. The Legendary Life of Queen Lau
Chinese Drama - 2022, 36 episodes
FL is bubbly, caring, mature and kind. She's not a pushover, treats people equally, and holds her own very well. One of the most refreshing FLs I've seen in a while
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4. Guai Ge Ci Ke Zuo Tou Pai
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
Flirty, smitten, absolutely whipped FL who's so suave and romantic towards ML
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5. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
A calm approach to the no-nonsense FL. Mature, grounded and calm.
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6. My Dear Destiny
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Bold and charming FL
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7. Wang Fei Wan Fu
Chinese Drama - 2023, 20 episodes
Charismatic & reckless FL, Calm, mature, aloof SFL
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8. Blind
Korean Drama - 2022, 16 episodes
Seemed like the typical secondary FMC in any thriller but she's actually quite the badass despite not being a fighter. Refreshing
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9. Vigilante
Korean Drama - 2023, 8 episodes
Sooooo unhinged. I loved her.
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10. Love Starts From Marriage Season 2
Chinese Drama - 2023, 24 episodes
Bubbly and outgoing without being childish!
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11. Secrets of Three Kingdoms
Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes
Strong, mature, sophisticated, badass, protective, alluring, imposing, wise, intelligent, cunning, manipulative- like OH MY GODDDDD
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12. Yu Jiao Ji
Chinese Drama - 2022, 22 episodes
Flirty, cheeky and mature
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13. The Princess Royal
Chinese Drama - 2024, 40 episodes
Strong, badass, mature
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14. Dong Lan Xue
Chinese Drama - 2023, 30 episodes
Strong, protective and vengeful. She's mature and dominant, taking charge of every situation with ease.
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15. The Other Half Of Me and You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
Suave and cool, like a typical cool ML
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16. The Legend of Zhuohua
Chinese Drama - 2023, 40 episodes
FL: Strong, determined and wise while still being sweet, kind and cheerful.
SFL: Elegant, strong, mature, domineering, and manipulative.
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17. Jiao Yue Liu Huo
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
Dominant as hell and hella strong.
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18. Nobody Knows
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
Deadbeat detective but make it a woman and you got one badass FL
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19. Kingdom
Korean Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
An unbothered queen that's very goal-focused and dedicated.
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20. The Imperial Coroner
Chinese Drama - 2021, 36 episodes
Genuinely quirky and very smart but still cute
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21. The School Nurse Files
Korean Drama - 2020, 6 episodes
Strong, badass, apathetic, protective, very quirky but also selfish
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22. Hong Dou Sheng Nan Guo
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
Cold, aloof and regal. She's an empress and acts it. An unbothered and righteous queen
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23. Xiao Ting Tai
Chinese Drama - 2024, 24 episodes
Vengeful and strong-willed. Doesn't let anything or anyone stand in her way and approaches her vengeance head first
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24. xxxHOLiC
Japanese Movie - 2022
Mysterious, protective and beautiful. Extra in a subtle way, always one step ahead and powerful beyond reason. Also giving major domme energy
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25. Mad Doctor
Taiwanese Drama - 2022, 10 episodes
Midlife crisiscore? Not sure but either way, a mess of a woman and such a vibe. Unbothered, badass, a lil quirky but very aware. Love her
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26. Special Cargo
Korean Movie - 2022
Cold and aloof but still kind but in the a witcher or batman kinda way. Also SOO incredibly badass!!!
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27. My Name
Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes
Vengeful and clocked out 90% of the time. Quiet, reserved and very badass
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28. The Guest
Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes
Strong, determined, a loner and very protective of those she cares about.