Explore 79 Strong Female Lead Short Dramas

Zosha is a poor orphan who gets bullied by all the rich Ivy League kids for working on a farm. But Zosha's about to beat them all at the one thing they least expect: math.

After marriage, she was disrespeced by her husband's family/ Now, back in her elite family, she's out for revenge. She puts her mother-in-law in her place, kicks out her cheating husband, and deals with the mistress. Amid her bold moves, she unexpectedly falls in love with her old savior...

Wild heiress Yuki Ford marries into the Moores to flip their scheme—only to find Jason Moore faking illness to escape her. But when her counter-move traps him instead, their battle turns explosive… and one kiss could ruin everything.

Joey Smith was once the beloved heiress of the Lincoln family in the capital. But after returning to the Smith family, she was met with rejection and schemes, eventually being locked away in a basement. Upon waking up to the truth, she decisively cut ties with the Smiths and returned to the powerful Lincoln family with pride and authority. As the truth unraveled, Leo Smith, her brother, and the others began to feel deep regret. Meanwhile, the Lincoln family officially severed all relations with the Smiths. At the same time, Yuki Smith continued to squander the Smith family's wealth. Now, the Smith brothers are desperate to seek Joey's forgiveness—but is it already too late?

Helen Lambert was a boxing champion, but got locked up for killing her daughter’s abusive boyfriend. After getting released, Helen moved in with her granddaughter, Joy, at the house she left for her now deceased daughter. Here she immediately ran into trouble with the Waynes, a family of resident tormentors. Helen learned to push back against the bullies without scaring Joy and slowly restored peace to her neighborhood.

"For a decade, Ruby Nicholson, a brilliant gynecologist, had been shackled in a loveless marriage to her scumbag husband, Kyle Lane. Barren and unable to conceive, she endured relentless torment from his venomous mother, Jennifer Lane, who never missed a chance to belittle her. Kyle had been entangled in a steamy affair with a younger woman, Freya Riley, who was now pregnant with his child. It was in the hospital that Ruby stumbled upon the gut-wrenching truth. Confronted by the treachery, the taunts, and the suffocating oppression, Ruby launched a breathtaking counterattack. Armed with the law, the power of public opinion, and her razor-sharp professional skills, she was determined to expose Kyle and his family. With every step, she clawed back her stolen wealth and her shattered dignity. And then there was Maxwell Smith, an internet celebrity and paparazzo who'd been quietly adoring her from afar. With him, Ruby lived a life painted in hues of hope and love."

While pregnant with the CEO's child, she was framed and pushed down the stairs by her sister and became a vegetable. Five years later, she met the CEO again with her child.

Elise Gray was called to serve her country the day of her wedding, developing cutting edge fighter jets for the military. She was also able to use found Lockheed Gray, the world's biggest aerospace and military defense contractor, becoming the richest billionaire in the world. Four years later, she goes home to her husband Cato to give him the wedding they never had, hiding her identity in order to give him the surprise wedding of his dreams. However, when she returns to her small-town she finds trouble - Beatrice has been relentlessly pursuing Cato, plotting to destroy their marriage. Cato's family, especially his mother Stacy, are also trying to push Elise to divorce Cato so he can marry Beatrice, resorting to humiliating her to get their way. Cato's loyalty and earnest love for Elise gives her strength to fight back till the end. Elise won't back down - no matter the cost, she'll defend her marriage and take back her dignity.

She stands beside her husband with unwavering strength, facing challenges that would break most people. But as hidden tensions surface, will her power be enough to protect everything she cherishes?

Once a star diplomat, Winnie gave up everything for love, only to be rejected by her marshal husband, Leo, and their son. Determined to start over, she returns to the diplomatic world as the mysterious "Miss Wan," dazzling allies and rivals alike. When Leo finally regrets letting her go, it's already too late. Betrayals are exposed, war looms, and love turns to ashes. As Leo falls on the battlefield, Winnie walks forward. She's stronger, wiser, and ready to face the world on her own terms.

Cecilia Lynch, a brilliant student from a small town, unexpectedly finds herself taken back into a prestigious family in the capital. Despite facing hostility from her newfound relatives and the scheming of a fake heiress, Cecilia remains undeterred. She focuses intently on her studies, leveraging every available resource to excel academically. Her relentless dedication ultimately earns her a place at a top-tier university, securing a remarkable future defined by her own achievements.

As a jewelry designer, she finds herself ensnared in a false debt of gratitude to her boyfriend, constantly compromising for the sake of love and withdrawing from society. In the process, she loses her sense of self and becomes a mere pawn in his ambitions. However, everything changes when she meets her true match. Through this new relationship, she begins to realize that her previous understanding of love has been narrow and flawed. A healthy relationship should be built on mutual understanding and support, rather than on oppressing one another for personal gain. With the strong intervention of her new partner, she embarks on a journey of continuous growth, reconnecting with society, returning to work, and reigniting her passion for her craft.

A quietly dedicated homemaker’s life unravels when she inherits a staggering $1 billion fortune, only to discover her husband’s ultimate betrayal: he’s secretly been legally married to another woman for years. As she navigates the emotional wreckage, her grueling IVF journey culminates in motherhood — on what should have been their wedding anniversary. With the fierce support of her confidante Zhao Ying, she dismantles her gilded cage of lies, reclaims her dignity, and rediscovers her identity in a triumphant rebirth. Now armed with wealth and hard-won wisdom, she charts a bold new course — rewriting her destiny on her own terms.

When Olivia signs up for a life-saving surgery that will erase every memory - including the man who broke her heart - she's finally ready to walk away from her painful marriage. But with 14 days left on the clock, her cold, distant husband realizes too late what he's about to lose.

Emily Grant, heiress to the powerful Grant family, marries under a false identity only to be betrayed by her husband’s affair and framed by him and his mistress. After being rescued by David, their fiery one-night bond ignites mutual attraction. As Emily divorces to reclaim her corporate throne, a shocking twist emerges: David is both her stepbrother and rival heir to the Grant fortune.

Destined as the scarred maid, she mastered Tai Chi's secrets under her young master's tutelage — yet clan laws silenced her prowess, branding both her face and skills as forbidden. When blades flash to claim his life, her fists rewrite destiny in the arena's dust.

That female boxer from underground fighting? Turned out she was blue-blooded! Everything that was taken from her, she was gonna get it back, herself.

“Are you not taking any responsibility after last night?” How dare this man to text me such things! Six years ago, on my coming-of-age ceremony, my father and sister drugged me, leading to an accidental one-night stand with a CEO. Afterwards, I was kicked out of my home! I later discovered I was pregnant, but one child was stolen from me. Along with the truth about my mother’s death, I felt hopeless and left with my other two children. Six years later, I’ve become a top doctor and am determined to reclaim everything... Just in time, I met the CEO again, and he is now pursuing me. I know a game of revenge and love is waiting for me to win!

Fresh out of college, Xu Zhimo marries Zheng Ruyi, a woman from a powerful family, leaving his long-term girlfriend behind. But his ambition spirals into affairs with his boss, Lin Dan, and Lin Wanwan, betraying Ruyi. Lin Dan, scorned and furious, uses Su Ran to expose Xu’s cheating and destroy his career. Just when things hit rock bottom, Ruyi’s childhood sweetheart, Gu Han, returns from abroad. With Lu Lu’s help, Gu Han outmaneuvers Xu in a ruthless business battle to reclaim what was lost. Amid the chaos, can Ruyi find true happiness with the loyal Gu Han, or will the scars of betrayal be too deep to heal?

Award-winning top singer Josie accidentally becomes the wife of the Governor, Jace Gordon, in a drama? First, she needs a divorce. Second, she needs to teach that thief of a stepsister a good lesson. And third, the top singer still got it! She's totally not falling in love with Jace while investigating the death of her mother. But in the face of the scars and pains of their homeland, will the two stand up for their faith?

Based on the bestselling novel by Cora Reilly! Trapped in an arranged marriage to the cold and dangerously seductive heir of the New York mafia, LUCA, 18yo sheltered mafia princess from Chicago, ARIA must decide if surrendering her body—and maybe her heart—to a man born of violence is her greatest betrayal or her only chance at survival.

In her previous life, the woman worked hard for her father and brothers' futures but lost their affection. Reborn when her parents just divorced, she resolutely left her ungrateful father and brothers and followed her remarried mother into a wealthy family.

The rebirth journey of an outstanding student begins. With the memories of her previous life and her determination to fight against her scheming sister, she skillfully uses the system to counter her sister's conspiracy. On the day of the college entrance examination, she took every step carefully, just to expose her sister's true colors.

Lillian hides her true identity as the chairwoman of a listed company, living as an ordinary sales rep. But when she discovers her husband Milo's betrayal and his plan with his mistress, Whitney, to steal her fortune, her world collapses. Broken but not defeated, Lillian awakens. With quiet precision and the power she once hid, she exposes Milo's schemes, protects her daughter, and makes him choke on the consequences of his own greed.