6 Lighthearted K-Dramas Starring Oh Yeon-Seo As Funny Female Lead

There are a lot of hilarious female characters in K-dramaland, but it feels like they are usually cast as sidekicks to an elegant and serious protagonist and mostly serve as comic relief.

However, these funny, sometimes awkward, sometimes embarrassing characters are actually much more relatable than a perfect leading lady and definitely deserve more screen time.

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If you prefer fun, lighthearted characters, look for actresses with undeniable comedic talent. One of the most striking examples is Oh Yeon-seo, whose leading roles are always downright hilarious. Here are six fan-favorite K-dramas that prove it.

Jang Bo Ri Is Here (2014)

IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

For true fans of Oh Yeon-seo, this makjang K-drama is a real treat, as it features her in the lead role for 52 episodes straight and allows her to showcase all of her talent. The story revolves around a rich hanbok-making family who loses one daughter and adopts another, only to find out 20 years later that the biological child is alive and well.

My Sassy Girl (2017)

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

In this K-drama set in the Joseon era, Oh Yeon-seo plays a mischievous princess who always gets into trouble and needs the help of her teacher, a renowned scholar played by Joo Won. The two are very cute together and the humorous flair plays a big role in their dynamic.

Love with Flaws (2019)

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

Where to stream: Viki

The romantic comedy follows a tumultuous relationship between Oh Yeon-seo's protagonist, who hates men with pretty faces, and Ahn Jae-hyun's character, who is handsome, rich, and overall everything she despises. But when the two meet, sparks fly.

Please Come Back, Mister (2016)

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa

A store clerk and a gangster die in the same day, and beg the heavens to let them return and put their affairs in order. They are sent back to earth, but in new bodies. One returns as a handsome young man and the other as a pretty woman played by Oh Yeon-seo. Of course, a gangster in a female body is a sight to see.

Mad for Each Other (2021)

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Netflix

The show is about two deeply troubled people with multiple mental health issues who heal each other. But despite the somewhat heavy subject matter, the leads are extremely amusing and make you laugh out loud in every episode.

A Korean Odyssey (2017)

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki

Oh Yeon-seo plays Jin Seon-mi, a young woman who can see ghosts and once freed a powerful immortal spirit who swore to protect her. The relationship between Seon-mi and the spirit (Lee Seung-gi) feels like a tug-of-war at times and offers moments that are sad, warm and entertaining.