Female Leads Who Fight!- List

Dramas where the FL is not always a damsel in distress and can kick ass by herself. I will comment if dramas have not been fully subbed as this can be sooo frustrating when you start to love a series, but will still include for all y'all fluent people.  Also I have not watched all of these... if you don't think they should be here... let me know!!

*Stars for my fav. kickass heroines.

AThousand_PaperCranes mei 28, 2019
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  • The Long Ballad

    1. The Long Ballad

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 49 episodes

    10

    FL is a princess, disguises as a man and sets out on her own path & revenge after something happens to her family. Seriously kick-ass throughout. In the romance genre, but please, I'm fan-girling here.

  • My Name

    2. My Name

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    OMG. If you want grey morals, 100% all in fight scenes and a relentless gritty FL character, look here. 

  • Princess Agents

    3. Princess Agents

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 67 episodes

    10

    * FL is slave who wakes up with no memory and gets thrown into royal politics, while trying to find out her identity. Training sequences & Fighting Scenes throughout, has upper hand 99% time (Except with ML, but thats bc he's a beast) lots of shocked faces lol

  • Legend of Fu Yao

    4. Legend of Fu Yao

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 66 episodes

    8.5

    * FL is slave, and wants to leave her sect. Begins martial arts training and starts to travel the world, finding out her background and getting involved in royal politics.

  • Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    5. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    FL has super strength, and becomes ML Bodyguard. Watch  if you want something super fluffy and romantic, I adore this drama. FL is cute, but believe me she could beat up anyone, including you. Watch out.

  • Try the World

    6. Try the World

    Chinese Drama - 2022, 40 episodes

    10

    FL & ML legendary heads of martial art sects. Absolutely kickass throughout, an amazing power couple, so cute. Kill me now.

  • Mr. Sunshine

    7. Mr. Sunshine

    Korean Drama - 2018, 24 episodes

    8.5

    *It's 1871, and the FL is a vigilante, fighting the Japanese after they have invaded Korea. Mostly shooting/sniper scenes. 

  • Empress Ki

    8. Empress Ki

    Korean Drama - 2013, 51 episodes

    10

    *MUST WATCH! If you can deal with historical dramas. FL is a 'street-rat', trying to escape the life of a female slave, by disguising as male. She gets involved in two royal families, and embroiled in national military struggles.  Most of kickass scenes at the beginning of the drama, but well worth it even for that. The rest is great too though.

  • Nirvana in Fire

    9. Nirvana in Fire

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 54 episodes

    * MLs fiance, absolute classic drama. Should be on any C-Drama watchers one-day-must watch list. But beware of politics/character list xD

  • Gu Family Book

    10. Gu Family Book

    Korean Drama - 2013, 24 episodes

    9.0

    * Kickass throughout. FL is daughter of a Martial Sect Leader, rescues ML, and fights to protect him. Romantic, but FL does not become less kick-ass as a result.

  • Stealth Walker

    11. Stealth Walker

    Chinese Drama - 2021, 24 episodes

    8.0

    Similar to My Name. Undercover Agent, gritty plot scenario with drugs & gangs. 

  • Angry Mom

    12. Angry Mom

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    10

    * Mother who was a troublemaker when she was younger, disguises herself as teenager to bring daughter's bullies to justice. Fight scenes sprinkled throughout.

  • Lawless Attorney

    13. Lawless Attorney

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    FL is a lawyer, and is enticed into a legal partnership with ML. More like is able to throw a few punches than go on fighting sprees ... but is a rlly strong FL- one of my first dramas though so sorry for being bias haha.

  • Myung Wol the Spy

    14. Myung Wol the Spy

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

    7.5

    FL is North-Korean spy sent to abduct ML as cultural idol. Kick ass scenes throughout.

  • Princess Silver

    15. Princess Silver

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 58 episodes

    8.5

    * Princess with amnesia tries to discover her past while forging a political marriage alliance with another country. Fight scenes throughout. Has romance themes.

  • Flowers of the Prison

    16. Flowers of the Prison

    Korean Drama - 2016, 51 episodes

    8.0

    FL is briefly a spy.

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  • From Survivor to Healer

    17. From Survivor to Healer

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    FL is psychiatrist. Pretty sure it's like one scene. I never finished this lol, but I should.

  • Attention, Love!

    18. Attention, Love!

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

    9.0

    Might be one scene, this was a great, cute, drama in its own right. Please watch :)

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  • Caught In The Heartbeat

    19. Caught In The Heartbeat

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

    7.5

    Quite a few fight scenes. FL is a cop with amnesia and sets out to find out past. Not fully subbed, most likely not going to be  :(

  • Life on Mars

    20. Life on Mars

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    7.5

    Anyone Add?

  • Hot Young Bloods

    21. Hot Young Bloods

    Korean Movie - 2014

    8.0
  • Todome no Kiss

    22. Todome no Kiss

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 10 episodes

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  • Age of Legends

    23. Age of Legends

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 47 episodes

  • Doctor X

    24. Doctor X

    Japanese Drama - 2012, 8 episodes

    9.0
  • Doctors

    25. Doctors

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • Bloody Romance

    26. Bloody Romance

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 36 episodes

    5.5
  • The Vigilantes in Masks

    27. The Vigilantes in Masks

    Chinese Drama - 2011, 30 episodes

    8.0
  • Swordsman

    28. Swordsman

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

  • Ja Myung Go

    29. Ja Myung Go

    Korean Drama - 2009, 39 episodes

    10
  • The Journey of Flower

    30. The Journey of Flower

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 58 episodes

    8.0
  • Damo

    31. Damo

    Korean Drama - 2003, 14 episodes

    6.0
  • Ashi Girl

    32. Ashi Girl

    Japanese Drama - 2017, 12 episodes

    6.5
  • Khun Chai Rachanon

    33. Khun Chai Rachanon

    Thai Drama - 2013, 11 episodes

  • Legend of Hua Mulan

    34. Legend of Hua Mulan

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 48 episodes

    9.5

    *One of the first I watched so I am biased, and it also takes a while to get into the actual kickassery, but still has a strong lead at start :). Mulan, a seamstress/embroiderer who gets caught in political plots and eventually becomes disguises as man to join the army and fight a rival kingdom and ex-lover.

  • The Crown Princess

    35. The Crown Princess

    Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

    9.0

    * Kick-ass crown princess, mostly dealing with assassination attempts. More of a political/Romance focused drama.

  • King2Hearts

    36. King2Hearts

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    7.5
  • Gokusen

    37. Gokusen

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 12 episodes

  • Little Girl K

    38. Little Girl K

    Korean Drama - 2011, 3 episodes

  • The Guest

    39. The Guest

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

  • The Guardians

    40. The Guardians

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

    8.0
  • The King's Woman

    41. The King's Woman

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 48 episodes

    6.5

    *

  • The Rise of Phoenixes

    42. The Rise of Phoenixes

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 70 episodes

    7.0

    *

  • Lost Love in Times

    43. Lost Love in Times

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 56 episodes

    9.5

    Mostly magic, but the FL is a renowned priestess who saves ML life multiple times. After her world falls apart, she resets the past, and is unknown in a new world unfamiliar to her and with those she knows changed in ways she doesn't. She starts trying to save her sect from persecution, while trying to hide her past.

  • The Princess Wei Young

    44. The Princess Wei Young

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 54 episodes

    7.5

    *

  • Vagabond

    45. Vagabond

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10

    Undercover NIS agent becomes involved in a massive conspiracy to cover up a plane crash. Together with a stunt man whose nephew died on the plane, they struggle for justice. This series is waiting for a Season 2, and I can wait to see how her character has progressed from S1.

  • Sound of the Desert

    46. Sound of the Desert

    Chinese Drama - 2014, 35 episodes

    8.5
  • Bromance

    47. Bromance

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 18 episodes

    8.5

    Romance is the main genre here. But her fighting skills are a big plot-line and she does not give in! A girl is disguised as a man to avoid a fortune telling at her birth that foretold bad luck if she were to be female. She protects a member of the triad from an assassination attempt and becomes his forsworn brother. Martial arts isn't the focus of this drama, but it does crop up.

  • Oh My General

    48. Oh My General

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 60 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • Me too, Flower!

    49. Me too, Flower!

    Korean Drama - 2011, 15 episodes

  • Couple or Trouble

    50. Couple or Trouble

    Korean Drama - 2006, 16 episodes

  • Shopping King Louie

    51. Shopping King Louie

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • Marry Me, or Not?

    52. Marry Me, or Not?

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 15 episodes

  • The Legends

    53. The Legends

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

    8.0

    Woman is leader of an 'evil' martial sect and is presumed dead after an attempt to kill her. Upon returning, hidden within another body, she finds her loyal apprentice (who lay or may not love her) has taken over her position and seeks revenge. 

  • Secret Garden

    54. Secret Garden

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • Protect the Boss

    55. Protect the Boss

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

    6.5
  • City Hunter

    56. City Hunter

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes

    9.5

    *

  • Legend of the Condor Heroes

    57. Legend of the Condor Heroes

    Chinese Drama - 2008, 50 episodes

  • Medical Examiner Dr. Qin

    58. Medical Examiner Dr. Qin

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    8.5

    I don't think she actually has any fight scenes, so I'm not entirely sure why I added this 3 years ago but oh well. A woman becomes an assistant to a medical examiner, and with the help of ther fellow police-man, Lin-Tao , they solve multiple cases. Nothing phases this character, nothing, I would trust her and her strong stomach with my murder.

  • Mikaiketsu no Onna

    59. Mikaiketsu no Onna

    Japanese Drama - 2018, 8 episodes

  • Haechi

    60. Haechi

    Korean Drama - 2019, 48 episodes

  • Sweet Combat

    61. Sweet Combat

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 38 episodes

    8.0

    Guy is taught to box by a female pro-boxer. Together they navigate real world fights, and the boxing world.

  • The Whirlwind Girl

    62. The Whirlwind Girl

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 32 episodes

    8.5
  • The Whirlwind Girl 2

    63. The Whirlwind Girl 2

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 36 episodes

    8.0
  • Hot Girl

    64. Hot Girl

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 42 episodes

  • Moon River

    65. Moon River

    Taiwanese Drama - 2015, 30 episodes

    7.0
  • Coin Locker Girl

    66. Coin Locker Girl

    Korean Movie - 2015

    8.0
  • The Legend of the Blue Sea

    67. The Legend of the Blue Sea

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

    8.0

    A mermaid falls in love, and centuries later comes ashore to find her man. She meets a con-man who bears a resemblance to her old lover and with his help starts to navigate the human world, and has a second chance at love. This mermaid may be following men around in this drama, but she will not be taken advantage of, she can fight to protect more than herself.

  • An Oriental Odyssey

    68. An Oriental Odyssey

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • Singing All Along

    69. Singing All Along

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 56 episodes

  • Eternal Love

    70. Eternal Love

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 58 episodes

    9.0

    * Two immortals undergoing multiple trials and falling in love multiple times. A multi-arced drama with two kick ass leads, both famous within the world of this drama.

  • The Legend of White Snake

    71. The Legend of White Snake

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

    If being able to do magic and kick ass that way counts, then sureee

  • Martial Universe: Season 1

    72. Martial Universe: Season 1

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

  • Ice Fantasy

    73. Ice Fantasy

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 62 episodes

    7.5

    *

  • The Flame's Daughter

    74. The Flame's Daughter

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 52 episodes

    7.0
  • Agent X

    75. Agent X

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

    Not fully subbed

  • Listening Snow Tower

    76. Listening Snow Tower

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 56 episodes

    *

  • The Big Boss

    77. The Big Boss

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 18 episodes

    7.5
  • Moorim School

    78. Moorim School

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    6.5
  • Hidden Identity

    79. Hidden Identity

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

  • Vampire Prosecutor

    80. Vampire Prosecutor

    Korean Drama - 2011, 12 episodes

  • IRIS

    81. IRIS

    Korean Drama - 2009, 20 episodes

    7.0
  • The Snow Queen

    82. The Snow Queen

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 50 episodes

    Not subbed, also you'll only find the episodes on YouTube as well under A Tale of Snow and Fire, link in comments of drama...

  • The Three Heroes and Five Gallants

    83. The Three Heroes and Five Gallants

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 42 episodes

    8.5

    *

  • Angel's Last Mission: Love

    84. Angel's Last Mission: Love

    Korean Drama - 2019, 32 episodes

    9.5

    A ballerina is blinded in a freak accident and loses her life as she knows it. Becoming guarded, she meets an angel who wants to save her love life and gets her back on her feet... but it's not so easy. Kick-assery is one scene, but worth it, a strong female lead.

  • Bpoop Phaeh Saniwaat

    85. Bpoop Phaeh Saniwaat

    Thai Drama - 2018, 15 episodes

    8.5

    Like 1 episode...

  • Your Highness

    86. Your Highness

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

    Last ep raw.

  • The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    87. The Plough Department of Song Dynasty

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

  • Whisper

    88. Whisper

    Korean Drama - 2017, 17 episodes

  • Mu Lan

    89. Mu Lan

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 40 episodes

    8.0

    See link in the comments of the drama for in sync subs...

  • Phoenix Nirvana

    90. Phoenix Nirvana

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 62 episodes

    Unsubbed. And never will be. Ever.

  • Mu Guiying Takes Command

    91. Mu Guiying Takes Command

    Chinese Drama - 2012, 39 episodes

    Fully subbed youtube

  • BOSS

    92. BOSS

    Japanese Drama - 2009, 11 episodes

  • Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    93. Nirvana in Fire 2: The Wind Blows in Chang Lin

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 50 episodes

  • Hotel del Luna

    94. Hotel del Luna

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    *

  • Kill It

    95. Kill It

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    9.0
  • Secrets of Three Kingdoms

    96. Secrets of Three Kingdoms

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 54 episodes

  • Stranger

    97. Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    5.0
  • Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu

    98. Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu

    Japanese Drama - 2014, 9 episodes

  • Arrows on the Bowstring

    99. Arrows on the Bowstring

    Chinese Drama - 2013, 42 episodes

    9.5

    *Fully subbed youtube

  • Queen Dugu

    100. Queen Dugu

    Chinese Drama - 2019, 50 episodes

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