7 Romantic K-Dramas Where The Female Lead Does All The Chasing
A rare but fascinating trope.
It is a rare thing in the romance genre in general, and in K-dramaland in particular, that a female lead falls in love with the male character first and starts to pursue him. Meanwhile, if done right, this storyline can become a refreshing and exciting driving force for the story.
If you are looking for a fictional relationship where she starts off much more active than he, check out these seven K-dramas.
Backstreet Rookie (2020)
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Viki, iQIYI
Choi Dae-hyun is a handsome grocery store manager who turns every girl's head. When new employee Jung Saet-byul comes to work at the store, she sets out on a mission to crack his cold exterior and win his heart.
My Man Is Cupid (2023)
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IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Prime Video
The new K-drama tells the story of Oh Baek-ryun, who seems to be cursed with a loveless life, but meets a 500-year-old cupid and falls hopelessly in love with him. While the two get involved in a serial killer case, Baek-ryun is constantly trying to get the cupid to like her.
Suspicious Partner (2017)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, Roku
Eun Bong-hee and Noh Ji-wook are both prosecutors who have a complicated relationship. Bong-hee becomes obsessed with Ji-wook after he defends her in court, but Ji-wook doesn't return the feelings. However, this changes at some point and he starts to chase her.
Oh My Ghost (2015)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Tubi, Sling TV
Na Bong-sun is an introverted restaurant kitchen assistant who can see ghosts. One day, she is possessed by an extroverted virgin ghost who thinks losing her virginity will help her move on and sets her eyes on Bong-sun's boss, whom she secretly has a crush on.
My Love from the Star (2013)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki, Kocowa, Roku
Do Min-joon is an ancient alien whose only dream is to leave Earth, which can only happen once every 400 years. But before the window of opportunity opens, he becomes entangled with chaotic actress Cheon Song-yi, who is determined to win over the mysterious man.
Itaewon Class (2020)
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IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Park Sae-ro-yi's life has been ruined by a rich family who killed his father and then sent him to prison to get him out of the way. Now, many years later, Sae-ro-yi is ready to take his revenge, and he enlists the help of the extremely smart Jo Yi-seo, who is in love with him and pursues him despite all their differences.
It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
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IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Where to stream: Netflix
Moon Gang-tae works in a psychiatric ward and takes care of his autistic brother. Ko Moon-young is a socially awkward popular children's book author who knew the brothers as a kid. After accidentally running into Gang-tae, Moon-young is taken with him and goes to extreme lengths to get his attention.