(Modern) Dramas featuring Female Fighter(s)

With so many amazing male fighters in dramas, I was craving to watch a female character show some skills in a fight. The dramas here feature one or more badass female characters who can hold their own in hand-to-hand combat. She can either be a warrior, a martial artist or even a brawler, so long as she remains consistent. Meaning she's not weakened for plot-convenient (usually so the ML can save her). I'll still add the ones with inconsistent female fighters, but I'll be sure to tag them as such.

I'll add relevant tags as I go through the list of the ones that were recommended to me, but which I haven't yet watched.  

If you're looking for period dramas (fantasy or otherwise) that feature female warriors, check my other list: https://mydramalist.com/list/P4Y6vvX1 

3GGG Nov 1, 2018
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  • Mulher Forte, Do Bong Soon

    1. Mulher Forte, Do Bong Soon

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Do Bong Soon, main female lead comes from a family where all the women are born with superhuman strength.

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Urban Fantasy | Comedy + Romance + Action + Crime | Brawler | Goes toe-to-toe with the antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • Advogado Sem Lei

    2. Advogado Sem Lei

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    10

    Ha Jae Yi is a capable lawyer who gets in trouble after punching a man and ends up joining a crusade against corruption alongside the ML. She's equal amounts capable and emotional; someone who's confident in her knowledge and ability, but who's also humble enough to accept she doesn't have all the answers. When Bong Sang Pil puts her knowledge to the test, she's open-minded enough to tackle every uncomfortable issue head-on, unwilling to compromise the truth for the sake of convenience.

    Main Character | Few fighting Scenes | Crime + Comedy + Romance + Action + Drama + Hurt & Comfort |  Martial Arts | Consistently Strong

  • Parceira Suspeita

    3. Parceira Suspeita

    Korean Drama - 2017, 40 episodes

    10

    Eun Bong Hee is a Karate expert who, at one point, taught her craft to children. Though she focuses more on using the law to stop criminals, she has a couple of fights where her skills are in full display.

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Crime + Comedy + Romance + Action + Psychological |  Karate | Goes toe-to-toe with the antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • Olá, Monstro

    4. Olá, Monstro

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Cha Ji An is a detective who will stop at nothing to stop a criminal. She goes toe to toe with several antagonists, displaying good fighting skills despite having to be saved. 

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Crime + Romance + Comedy + Action + Psychological |  Martial Artists | Goes toe-to-toe with several antagonists (though not the main one) | Consistent 

  • Terius Atrás de Mim

    5. Terius Atrás de Mim

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    9.0

    Yoo Ji Yeon is a NIS agent who can hold her own in a fight. Though the show is mostly focused on comedy, she does get a chance to show her fighting skills. 

    Support Character |  One fighting Scene | Crime + Comedy + Action + Romance | Parody |  Martial Artist | Consistent

  • Você é Humano Também?

    6. Você é Humano Também?

    Korean Drama - 2018, 36 episodes

    9.0

    Kang So Bong used to be an MMA fighter in the rise before her career was cut short by an injury. Though she's hired as the ML's (android's) bodyguard, he does most of the saving.

    Main Character | One fighting Scene | Slight Sci-Fi | Romance + Comedy + Action | MMA | Relegated to cheerleading

  • O Detetive Fantasma

    7. O Detetive Fantasma

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    8.0

    Jung Yeo Wool is not only a very resourceful "detective in the making" but she's also proficient at judo.

    Main Character |  Several Short Fighting Scenes | Urban Fantasy |  Comedy + Drama + Crime + Ghosts + Slight Romance | Judo | Somewhat Consistent

  • Onde as Estrelas Pousam

    8. Onde as Estrelas Pousam

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    7.0

    Na Young Joo is part of the airport's security team and can beat even her team leader in a spar. 

    Support Character |  Several Short Fighting Scenes | Modern with Slight Sci-Fi |  Judo | Comedy + Drama | Consistent

  • Ei Fantasma, Vamos Lutar

    9. Ei Fantasma, Vamos Lutar

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

    7.0

    Kim Hyun Ji is a ghost with some serious fighting skills. She ends up helping the ML to hunt down and eliminate evil spirits.  

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Urban Fantasy | Comedy + Action + Crime + Romance |  Brawler | Consistently Strong

  • Me Deixe Apresentá-la

    10. Me Deixe Apresentá-la

    Korean Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

    7.0
  • Part-Time Spy

    11. Part-Time Spy

    Korean Movie - 2017

    8.0

    Na Jeong An is a reckless detective who goes undercover to expose a company involved in telephone scams. Once there she meets Jang Yeong Shil, a part-timer who is being used by the director of the NSA to recover his money.

    Main Characters |  Several fighting Scenes | Parody  | Comedy + Action + Crime | Martial Artists | Goes toe-to-toe with the antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • Jovem Sangue Quente

    12. Jovem Sangue Quente

    Korean Movie - 2014

    7.0

    Young Sook is the leader of a school girl gang who has a secret crush  on Joong Gil, her childhood friend turn playboy.

    Main Character |  Couple of fighting Scenes |  Romance  + Action + Comedy + Drama | Brawler | School Drama | Consistently Strong | More tell than show

  • Proteja o Chefe

    13. Proteja o Chefe

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

    6.0

    No Eun Seol used to be a delinquent when she was younger but she's now focused on getting a job and leaving those days behind. She does display some skills during the early episodes, but the plot turns her into the ML's nanny. Full disclosure: I got bored and dropped this one.

    Main Character |  One Fighting Scene | Comedy + Romance |  Brawler | Consistent

  • Jardim Secreto

    14. Jardim Secreto

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

    5.5

    Gil Ra Im is supposed to be skilled in several different martial arts since she's a stunt woman. However, apart for the first few episodes, she not only never puts those skills to use, but she's easily manhandled by the male lead. 

    Main Character | One sort of "fighting" Scene | Urban Fantasy |  Martial Artist | Inconsistent

  • Caçador da Cidade

    15. Caçador da Cidade

    Korean Drama - 2011, 20 episodes

    5.0

    Kim Na Na does have some fighting skills at the start of the show, but she's relegated to a cheerleading role past the halfway mark. 

    Main Character | Several fighting Scenes | Revenge Drama |  Martial Artist | Inconsistent | Relegated to cheerleading

  • Terrivelmente Adorável

    16. Terrivelmente Adorável

    Korean Drama - 2018, 32 episodes

    4.5

    Oh Eul Soon is a former judo champion by the start of the drama. She does show some fighting skills but her "bad luck" (which is a big part of the plot) gets in the way and she almost always ends up hurt.

    Main Character | Several short fighting Scenes | Urban Fantasy |  Judo Master

  • Os Dois Corações do Rei

    17. Os Dois Corações do Rei

    Korean Drama - 2012, 20 episodes

    7.0

    Secondary Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Drama + Romance + Action + Crime | She's Physically Strong but Emotionally Weak (I wouldn't say she's a strong female lead as a character).

  • O Entregador Mais Forte

    18. O Entregador Mais Forte

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

  • Médicos

    19. Médicos

    Korean Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

  • Atenção, Amor!

    20. Atenção, Amor!

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 15 episodes

  • A amante mascarada

    21. A amante mascarada

    Taiwanese Drama - 2017, 19 episodes

  • Romance Selvagem

    22. Romance Selvagem

    Korean Drama - 2012, 16 episodes

  • Eu Sou Você

    23. Eu Sou Você

    Thai Drama - 2018, 31 episodes

  • Amor à Primeira Briga

    24. Amor à Primeira Briga

    Chinese Drama - 2007, 33 episodes

  • To Love, to Heal

    25. To Love, to Heal

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

  • A Espiã Myung Wol

    26. A Espiã Myung Wol

    Korean Drama - 2011, 18 episodes

  • A Princesa Coroada

    27. A Princesa Coroada

    Thai Drama - 2018, 12 episodes

  • Príncipe do Café

    28. Príncipe do Café

    Korean Drama - 2007, 17 episodes

  • Professora Gangster

    29. Professora Gangster

    Japanese Drama - 2002, 12 episodes

  • Pequena Garota K

    30. Pequena Garota K

    Korean Drama - 2011, 3 episodes

  • Atena: Deusa da Guerra

    31. Atena: Deusa da Guerra

    Korean Drama - 2010, 20 episodes

  • Geração Inspiradora

    32. Geração Inspiradora

    Korean Drama - 2014, 24 episodes

  • Era das Lendas

    33. Era das Lendas

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 47 episodes

    9.0

    Main Character |  Some fighting Scenes | Comedy + Romance + Action + Crime + Drama | Cop | Consistently Strong

  • A Garota Tornado

    34. A Garota Tornado

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 32 episodes

  • A Garota Tornado 2

    35. A Garota Tornado 2

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 36 episodes

  • O Convidado

    36. O Convidado

    Korean Drama - 2018, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Secondary Character (who loses importance towards the end) |  Some fighting Scenes | Horror + Action + Crime | Detective

  • Escola Murim

    37. Escola Murim

    Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes

  • Os Guardiões

    38. Os Guardiões

    Korean Drama - 2017, 32 episodes

  • Amor Através do Milênio

    39. Amor Através do Milênio

    Chinese Drama - 2015, 24 episodes

  • Die Now

    40. Die Now

    Chinese Drama - 2017, 20 episodes

  • 7th Grade Civil Servant

    41. 7th Grade Civil Servant

    Korean Drama - 2013, 20 episodes

  • God's Quiz

    42. God's Quiz

    Korean Drama - 2010, 10 episodes

  • Mamãe Irritada

    43. Mamãe Irritada

    Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes

  • Escola 2017

    44. Escola 2017

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

  • Cachorro Louco

    45. Cachorro Louco

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

  • O Jogador

    46. O Jogador

    Korean Drama - 2018, 14 episodes

  • Minha Namorada é Uma Gumiho

    47. Minha Namorada é Uma Gumiho

    Korean Drama - 2010, 16 episodes

  • Médico Legista: Dr. Qin

    48. Médico Legista: Dr. Qin

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 20 episodes

  • Caught In The Heartbeat

    49. Caught In The Heartbeat

    Chinese Drama - 2018, 40 episodes

  • Quando Um Caracol Se Apaixona

    50. Quando Um Caracol Se Apaixona

    Chinese Drama - 2016, 21 episodes

  • Minha Namorada é uma Agente

    51. Minha Namorada é uma Agente

    Korean Movie - 2009

    7.0

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Comedy + Romance + Action | Agent | Consistently Strong

  • My Wife Is A Gangster

    52. My Wife Is A Gangster

    Korean Movie - 2001

  • Minha esposa é uma gangster 3

    53. Minha esposa é uma gangster 3

    Korean Movie - 2006

  • Menina Do Guarda-Volume

    54. Menina Do Guarda-Volume

    Korean Movie - 2015

    9.0

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Minor Romance + Action + Crime | Brawler | Goes toe-to-toe with the Antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • Monstro

    55. Monstro

    Korean Movie - 2014

    6.5

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Horror + Action + Crime | Brawler | Goes toe-to-toe with the antagonist

  • Possessed

    56. Possessed

    Korean Drama - 2009, 10 episodes

    7.0

    Secondary Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Psycholoical + Drama + Fantasy + Crime | Brawler | Goes toe-to-toe with the Antagonist | Strong but Unhinged and Easily Manipulated.

  • Mate-o

    57. Mate-o

    Korean Drama - 2019, 12 episodes

    8.0

    Main Character |  Some fighting Scenes/Shootouts | Urban Fantasy | Minor Romance + Action + Crime | Cop | Strong but her character loses importance towards the end.

  • Meus Concidadãos!

    58. Meus Concidadãos!

    Korean Drama - 2019, 36 episodes

    7.5

    Secondary Character |  Some fighting Scenes | Comedy + Romance + Action + Crime | Cop | Consistently Strong but Emotional.

  • Busque: WWW

    59. Busque: WWW

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Second Female Lead |  A couple fighting Scenes | Modern | Comedy + Romance + Action

  • Para Sempre Camélia

    60. Para Sempre Camélia

    Korean Drama - 2019, 40 episodes

    9.0
  • Diga-me O Que Viu

    61. Diga-me O Que Viu

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    7.5
  • O Rei: Monarca Eterno

    62. O Rei: Monarca Eterno

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    7.0
  • Ele é Psicométrico

    63. Ele é Psicométrico

    Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes

    10
  • Stranger

    64. Stranger

    Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes

    10

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Modern | Drama + Friendship + Crime | Cop | Goes toe-to-toe with the Antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • A Busca

    65. A Busca

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    8.0

    Secondary Character |  Some fighting Scenes | Horror + Minor Romance + Fantasy + Action | Soldier | Consistently Strong

  • Doce Lar

    66. Doce Lar

    Korean Drama - 2020, 10 episodes

    10

    Secondary Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Fantasy + Horror + Action + Crime | Firefighter |  Consistently Strong

  • Caçadores de Demônios

    67. Caçadores de Demônios

    Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes

    10

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Fantasy + Comedy + Friendship + Action | Grim Reaper | Goes toe-to-toe with several antagonist | Consistently Strong & Badass

  • Buraco Negro

    68. Buraco Negro

    Korean Drama - 2021, 12 episodes

    7.5

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes/Shootouts | Dark Fantasy + Horror + Action  | Cop | Goes toe-to-toe with the Antagonist | Consistently Strong

  • Venda Sua Casa Mal-Assombrada

    69. Venda Sua Casa Mal-Assombrada

    Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes

    9.5

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Urban Fantasy | Comedy + Romance + Action + Crime | Exorcist | Goes toe-to-toe with all the Antagonist | Consistently Strong & Badass

  • Meu Nome

    70. Meu Nome

    Korean Drama - 2021, 8 episodes

    10

    Main Character |  Several fighting Scenes | Drama + Romance + Action + Crime + Tragedy | Brawler | Goes toe-to-toe with the Antagonist | Consistently Strong.

  • Batalha De Amor

    71. Batalha De Amor

    Korean Drama - 2023, 10 episodes

    9.0

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