Movies and TvShows featuring "hardworking-female-lead" theme.
Amid a tense inheritance fight, a charming heir clashes with his hardworking employee who's known for her irresistible smile, which he cannot stand.
Qian Xi Xi grew up living with Duan Ran, a second-generation heir of a rich family. The two childhood sweethearts are inseparable even after they enter the work force as e-commerce entrepreneurs. They experience ups and downs, obstacles and complications that are beyond what they had imagined. But throughout the process, they made friends with people who share similar ambitions and together, they carve out their own path. Follow their journey of discovering true love and fulfilling their dreams.
Wang Subak, the eldest daughter of the Wang family, had married into a wealthy family. But after her husband Ko Minjung goes bankrupt, she and her family have to move back into her parents' home. Second daughter Hobak is also having financial difficulties with her jobless husband Heo Sedal, while third daughter Gwangbak suddenly decides to quit her stable job as a teacher to pursue her dream of becoming a writer. Navigating the pressures of their circumstances will test every member of the family as they struggle to find happiness and love.
18 Again is a Korean drama series that tells the story of a 37-year-old man who magically transforms into his 18-year-old self. As he goes back to high school, he gets another chance to fix his mistakes, rediscover his passions, and reconnect with his family.
Put Your Head on My Shoulder is a heartwarming and light-hearted TV show that follows the story of Si Tu Mo, a hardworking and determined female student. She ends up living in the same house as her aloof and quiet classmate, Gu Wei Yi. As they spend more time together, their relationship blossoms into a sweet and genuine romance filled with both challenges and support from their families and friends. This delightful web-drama explores themes of first love, personal growth, and the importance of a supportive environment.
An Incurable Case of Love is a TV show based on a manga of the same name. It follows the story of a hardworking nurse named Nanase Sakura who falls in love with a calm and older doctor named Tendo Kairi. As Nanase navigates her first job at a hospital, she also deals with her feelings for Tendo and the challenges that come with their relationship.
In a temporary position at a private high school, a compassionate teacher fights to support her students' dreams while navigating school politics.
Ko Sang-Sik is in his 40's and still single. He works as the environmental facility section chief at city hall. Ko Sang-Sik becomes involved with Kang Min-Joo. She is also in her 40's and still single. She works as a PD at a broadcasting station.
College student Kahoko is the quintessential overprotected child born out of today's Japanese society. Shielded by her parents, Kahoko grew up completely pampered and became somewhat of a miraculously naive "test tube human." She is 21 years old and about to start working for a company, but she has never slept away from home, had a part time job, chosen her own clothes, or even ridden a train alone. Kahoko has had her picture taken, but she has never taken a picture herself. Now, Kahoko is about to step out of her germ-free isolation pod and into the germ-infested world. It won't be long until she realizes, "I'm different from everybody else!" She has been her mother's best friend all her life and her father can't live without her. As they become emotionally unstable from the changes that Kahoko goes through, their family begins to fall apart. That's when Kahoko herself and the people around her begin to see the strength that hides deep within.
Kanbara Kiko is a divorcee and raises her 5-year-old son alone. To open a box lunch food store, she moves to her grandfather's house. She tries to enroll her son Haruto into nursery school there, but a person in charge of the district office tells her Haruto can't attend immediately. Kiko, busy to open her box lunch food store by next month, finds herself in a predicament with her son not having supervision by then. At this time, a director of a kindergarten school, Fune Naraoka, talks to Kiko.
Please Feel At Ease Mr. Ling is a romantic comedy Chinese drama about a rich heir who loses his memory in an accident. He ends up living with a commoner and they develop a unique relationship. As they navigate their differences and the challenges of their unconventional living situation, they discover love and unravel the mysteries of the heir's past.
Tsunoda Miki is a graduate of a second-rate university who manages to find a job at a top-notch company. But after a minor mistake, she becomes the subject of serious bullying by her superiors and other co-workers. Ultimately, she chooses to endure the harassment, not wanting to simply run away from it. --Tokyograph
F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021) is a Thai drama TV show that follows the story of a strong-female-lead who faces parental-disapproval and school-bullying. She forms an unlikely friendship with the rich-man-poor-woman F4 group, and together they navigate the challenges of youth, cyberbullying, and romance.
Their meeting was a recipe for disaster, but their romance is sweet. This is a love story between an e-sports gamer and a Tsundere live streamer. Ji Xiang Kong had the reputation, the good looks and the hoards of fangirls. Qiu Ying meets him during an international competition and jumps at the chance to boost her own popularity, oblivious to the fact that his reputation in the world of e-sports is strangely tarnished. Instead of helping her, the association hurt her even more. The experience turns out to be a blessing in disguise as Qiu Ying finds her calling. By chance, she discovers that he is actually a misunderstood genius.
Cheng Yao, who dreamt of becoming a lawyer, was recruited by a top lawyer firm. Hence, she decides to move to an apartment closer to her workplace. However, Cheng Yao did not expect to have a housemate, whom she could not get along with. The person turns out to be her new boss, Qian Heng. Qian Heng recruited her into his team, and began his monstrous training. His aim was to chase away Cheng Yao, whom he thought got into the company by relations. Cheng Yao does not know why she landed in this situation, and decides to work harder. She showed great performance in the midst of training, changing Qian Heng's impression toward her, and slowly, they begin to develop feelings for each other.
In a small village in the Kanto regioin, which is surrounded by mountains, residents and a management consultant (Shosuke Tanihara) struggle to rebuild the village through its only industry, farming.
After surviving an accident, the heiress to the throne of Yangdon Kingdom is brought to Philippines and grows into a spirited girl who helps her family make ends meet. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when she unexpectedly wins a trip to Yangdon.
Rich Man, Poor Woman is a Japanese drama that tells the story of a rich man with eccentric personality and exceptional business skills. He develops a unique bond with a prodigy woman who struggles with her emotions. Together, they navigate through the challenges of life and love.
Furniture firm CEO Lu Fangning is approaching 30 – and, under pressure from her family, agrees to marry. She fixes her sights on the handsome surgeon Ling Rui and convinces him to tie the knot with her. But she soon finds that married life isn’t quite what she had hoped for. Cracks begin to appear in the already-frail relationship. But as she starts to mull divorce, Fangning suddenly finds herself falling for Ling Rui. Is it too late for love? Or can romance help them save their marriage?
Set in Gion, Kyoto, around a hanamachi district where geisha live and work. Kiyo Nozuki (Nana Mori) and her childhood friend Sumire Herai (Natsuki Deguchi) moved to Kyoto from Aomori to become maiko (an apprentice geisha). Kiyo Nozuki has yet to become a maiko due to her personality, which moves at her own pace, and a lack of talent. Instead, she makes meals for the girls at the Maiko House. Meanwhile Sumire Herai became a maiko and works under the name of Momohana. The two are the closest of friends and rely on each other.