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International Women’s Day 2025: 5 Must-Watch Female-Centric K-Dramas for Every Korean Cinema Fan

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Female-Centric K-Dramas: Korean dramas, or K-dramas, have something for everyone. Over the years, they have introduced strong and powerful female characters that audiences love. On International Women’s Day 2025, here is a list of female-centric K-dramas you can watch on popular OTT platforms.

Little Women

Little Women tells the story of three sisters who find themselves fighting against the richest family in the country after a life-changing incident. The show stars Kim Go-eun, Nam Ji-hyun, and Park Ji-hu in the lead roles. This gripping drama is available to stream on Netflix.

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The Glory

The Glory follows a woman who was bullied so badly in school that she had to drop out. Years later, she returns as a teacher to take revenge on her bullies. The series features Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Lim Ji-yeon, Yeom Hye-ran, Park Sung-hoon, and Jung Sung-il. You can watch this intense drama on Netflix.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Inspired by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran, “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” stars Lee Sung Kyung as Kim Bok Joo, a young weightlifter.

The story shows her journey as she deals with love, friendship, and her dreams. Kim Bok Joo’s determination and confidence make her a character many young women can relate to. This heartwarming drama is available on Viki Rakuten, Prime Video, MX Player, and Netflix.

Thirty Nine

Thirty Nine is about three best friends who navigate life, love, and loss as they approach their forties. The show stars Son Ye-jin, Jeon Mi-do, and Kim Ji-hyun. This emotional and relatable drama is streaming on Netflix.

Queenmaker

Queenmaker focuses on a powerful fixer who uses her skills to help a civil rights lawyer become the next mayor. Her goal is to take down her former employer. The series stars Kim Hee-ae, Moon So-ri, and Ryu Soo-young. This thrilling drama is available on Netflix.

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