Movies and TvShows featuring "smart-female-lead" theme.
A woman attempting to reboot her life returns to Korea and becomes entangled with her childhood friend — with whom she shares a complicated history.
A cynical woman who lives alone runs into a powerful general who falls in love with her at first sight. She has trust issues; he has secrets that even he doesn't know about. Together, they start to investigate those secrets.
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim is a romantic comedy TV show that follows the story of a narcissistic vice president and his efficient secretary as they gradually realize their feelings for each other.
In ancient China, a courageous female warrior disguises herself as a man to seek revenge for her family. Along the way, she becomes entangled in a slow-burn romance and faces the challenges of a hidden identity in the Tang Dynasty.
The Princess Weiyoung is a historical romance drama set in ancient China. The story follows the journey of a young princess who seeks revenge for the death of her family and fights for love amidst court intrigue and power struggles. With a hidden identity, she navigates the palace intrigues while facing jealous rivals and falling in love. Will she be able to achieve her revenge and find true love?
The story revolves around a young wanderer with an extraordinary business sense and the masked hero who saves her which ultimately results in them falling in love. When the wanderer is revealed to be the Divine Maiden who will obtain a legendary treasure, various enemies hunt her down. She then lives life on the run and meets her savior who turns out to be the ambitious prince that wants to take the throne.
An Oriental fairytale follows the romance between a demon master and a merman. Their relationship started from that of control and being controlled. After a series of conspiracies and misunderstandings, they break free of the barriers between their worlds to become each other's salvation. There are only four remaining places in existence where the use of the ability to control monsters is allowed by imperial rule. In a certain region in the South lives a woman named Ji Yunhe. She is the most powerful demon master with the ability to tame any demon. However, she falls in love with merman Chang Yi and sets him free even at the expense of deceiving him while she becomes imprisoned in endless darkness.
Two top assassins from rival agencies and their six-member team who with diverse backgrounds, and unique skills embark on a journey filled with challenges and crises.
Join Feng Lan Xi and Feng Xi Yun as they embark on a journey to explore the world and face its challenges together. Along the way, they encounter thrilling adventures and form an unbreakable bond.
Based on Mo Shu Bai's novel of the same name, the story follows Liu Yuru, the daughter of a cloth merchant who suffered from a young age. She is married off to notorious playboy Gu Jiusi, who looks down on her. However, Liu Yuru decides to learn business from Gu's mother and becomes adept at it. She changes her view of Gu Jiusi and discovers his pure and sincere side. Meanwhile, the commander of Yangzhou causes chaos, forcing Gu's family to flee. Gu Jiusi matures and becomes the Minister of Revenue, working to lighten the tax burden on the people. Liu Yuru establishes a women's charity and builds business relationships to bring prosperity to the people. Together, they create a prosperous era.
A quirky genius girl named Ji Man loses her memory through an accident, and inexplicably replaced her twin sister and entered the Hou Manor. With her outstanding wits and business acumen, she managed to resolve numerous crises, eventually winning the favor of Ning Yu Xuan, the cold and arrogant young master of Hou manor.
Sound of the Desert traces the fate of Xin Yue, a young orphan who was adopted by the nomadic Xiongnu tribe. When political turmoil forces Xin Yue to flee, she finds herself in the company of two very different, but alluring men: Mo Xun, a kind soul, and Wei Wu Ji, a cold general. As Xin Yue travels throughout a vast desert of possibilities, she must ask herself who she loves most in this delicate dance of love.
Love Is Sweet follows the journey of two individuals who navigate the challenges of love, rivalry, and secret relationships. Filled with comedic moments, dramatic twists, and heartwarming romance, this Chinese drama web series explores the complexities of first love.
While his father was one of founding marshals of the Tang Empire, Cheng Chu Mo was a shiftless young man. His life took a radical turn when he fell in love at first sight with Fu Rou, the diligent daughter from a merchant family. In order to woo Fu Rou's heart, Chu Mo began to study earnestly. As he grow in knowledge and maturity, he decided to follow in father's footstep to serve the country and planned a campaign against pirates harassing the coast of China. Meanwhile, through a misadventure, Fu Rou became a Weaving female official of the court, making it difficult for the two young lovers to meet in private. In her new post, Fu Rou uncovered some dark secrets and a plot which got her family in serious trouble. Fu Rou and Chu Mo must rely on their wits and skills and overcome their enemies together...
Based on a hit Wattpad novel with more than 130 million reads. Luna and Kalix were still students, when their budding romance was cut short. Years after, fate finds a way for them to work together on a special project.
The Rational Life follows the life of a successful career woman who navigates the challenges of balancing her professional ambitions, romantic relationships, and societal expectations. With an older woman-younger man relationship at its core, the show explores the complexities of love, witty conversations, inspiring moments, emotional dilemmas, business dynamics, and the delicate bond between mothers and daughters. The slow-burn romance and the pressure from family add depth to the storyline.
A competent secretary and a narcissistic boss fall in love while uncovering a traumatic past that causes them to question whether their feelings are real or the result of a shared trauma.
My Little Happiness tells the story of Wei Jinbei, a young and talented architect, who reconnects with his first love, Tong Xiaoyou, after many years. As they live next door to each other, their childhood crush is rekindled, leading to a beautiful love story filled with laughter, tears, and the ups and downs of life.
Yamaneko is notoriously elusive, but wherever he shows up, enormous amounts of money gets stolen. Evidence of the audacious crime is left scattered all over the place. In every episode, Yamaneko the hero thief throws a splash of “rotten justice” in your face. Pretentiously calling himself a “genius thief,” Yamaneko is arrogant and acts like he's the king of the world. Everything he does is bold and daring, but he remains elusive. There is indeed no match for Yamaneko. He goes by one creed alone—“I will steal but I won’t deprive.” Why does he steal? Just what is he all about?
On her wedding day, Chu Jiuling (daughter of former crown prince) discovers that the person who killed her father is her uncle (the current Emperor). Just as she decides to seek revenge, she was almost killed by her husband, an imperial guard. Fortunately, she was saved by physician Zhang Qingshan. Chu Jiuling returns with a new identity - Jun Zhenzhen and assists the Fang family in unraveling the schemes of the Emperor, saving them from becoming victims of a political scheme. With her outstanding medical skills and wit, she then changed her name to Jun Jiuling, and heads to the capital to become a physician. After managing to integrate with royalty, she sets out to unravel corruptions behind the political court and win the hearts of people.