Strong Female Lead/Return of the Strong
Browse Strong Female Lead/Return of the Strong short dramas.

When Love Turns to Judgment
Luisa and Sheldon dated for three years and were married for four, building a relationship that lasted seven years. However, Sheldon chose to believe his mistress and personally brought Luisa to court. In the courtroom, he pressured Luisa to plead guilty, leaving her heartbroken. Yet, Luisa fought back, proving her innocence and revealing the true nature of the other woman to Sheldon. At the moment she was acquitted, Luisa looked at Sheldon and said, "Let's get a divorce."

My Imperial Sons Are Leopards
Vivian, a peasant girl, became the cold Emperor Julian's consort and bore him two princes. Though appearing glorious, she harbored a shocking secret. Her sons transformed into black panther cubs at night. Living in constant fear, she fought tirelessly to conceal the truth within the treacherous harem. Enduring the queen's and other consorts' schemes, her relationship with Julian also grew distant due to mounting misunderstandings. Ultimately, her sons' secret was exposed at the crown prince's sixth birthday banquet.

The Emperor's Joyful Retirement
Joseph, the Emperor of Kratin, had been a successful emperor. But after his wife died, he was tired and retired to live with his son, who only knew he was a fishmonger. Yet Joseph could no longer enjoy his peaceful retirement, not after he happened to save Kaylee, the Empress of Gligow.

The Queen Of The Apocalypse
I designed the Ark, and it became the cage that imprisoned me. When the infected attacked, my boyfriend shoved me outside for the sake of his new lover. "You love me so much. You'd sacrifice yourself for me, wouldn't you?" Three years later, I returned with a destruction program. He stared at the key that could detonate the entire Ark, kneeling and begging for forgiveness. I smiled and entered the final command. "I forgot to mention, this mutual‑destruction system was designed especially for you."

The Ex-Emperor's New Problem
Amidst the triumphant reign of Emperor Joseph, the Kratin Dynasty conquered all realms and reigned unchallenged, compelling neighboring states to bow in submission. Yet his obsession with power led to the neglect and demise of his empress. Shattered by loss, Joseph renounced his throne and retired to a secluded life with his son. Fate intervened when Kaylee, Empress of Gligow, fleeing her pursuers, stumbled upon his cottage, and a night of unintended passion shattered his hard-won peace.

Broken Promise, Lost Love
Bella had once saved Phillip's life, and he had solemnly vowed that if he ever became emperor, he would make her his queen. When Phillip finally became emperor, everyone knew he was about to choose his queen. Bella, like everyone else, believed she would be the one he selected. But in the end, Bella was the last to find out that Phillip had chosen his childhood sweetheart, Abby, to be his queen.

From Security Guard To Crown Prince
After crossing over into the disgraced crown prince's body, security guard Louis used a stun baton to handle a palace affair. When the empress tried to frame him, he subdued her guards. Undeterred, she conspired with Lord Saterling to drug the emperor and depose Louis. As crisis loomed, the emperor awoke and tested Louis with a question on statecraft. His brilliant reply secured him authority, enabling him to seize grain merchants' assets for relief and confront his rival head‑on.

The Creator They Threw Away
The woman was dumped by her boyfriend and best friend to die outside the base, all because her F-grade ability was deemed useless. They didn't know her power wasn't enhancement, but creation. While they fought over a piece of bread, she could conjure up a full-course feast. While their shelter was crumbling, she could summon steel walls. Now, she returns with endless supplies, a queen coming back to see their shocked faces.

Her Love Denied, Her Soul Disappeared
Mia, the female general of Asmela, fought bravely but fell to enemy arrows. The goddess Thea granted her spirit a final visit to see her beloved Rocco. Yet upon arrival, she witnessed Rocco locked in an intimate embrace with Jodi, shattering her heart. Though forced to endure relentless mistreatment from Rocco and false accusations from Jodi, Mia never wavered from her true nature. When the army returned victorious and Rocco went to greet them, Mia released her spirit without regret, finally letting go of her painful past.

The Genius Doctor's Rebirth
Dorothy, a genius physician from the 21st century, found herself transported back in time, becoming a woman deemed unattractive. After being doubly betrayed by her scummy fiancé, Crown Prince Carl, and her scheming sister, Kristine, she boldly broke off the engagement on the spot. She publicly confronted the deceitful pair and then turned to marry the powerful Ninth Prince, Ethan. The couple joined forces, and ultimately, Ethan ascended the throne as Emperor with Dorothy as his Empress. They remained devoted solely to each other for life.

Oops! I Became the Divine Rain Goddess
After diving into the lake to retrieve her phone, Malinda unexpectedly found herself transported to an ancient ritual meant to invoke rain. Mistaken for the chosen one by the royal advisor, she seized the opportunity. Using her understanding of science and engineering, Malinda helped the emperor address the water issues plaguing the people. In doing so, she not only secured her own life but also captivated the emperor with her intelligence.

Dynasty Striker
Wilbur travelled back in time to the ancient world and used his intelligence to improve the rural town. However, the female empress mistakenly believed he was a corrupt official. Fortunately, after the misunderstanding was cleared up, the empress decided to join forces with Wilbur to combat the treacherous ministers in the court. The ministers sent assassins to kill the empress, but Wilbur thwarted their plans with his firearms. When the ministers attempted to force the empress to abdicate by exploiting a natural disaster, Wilbur used cannons to create artificial rain and resolve the crisis. As the ministers instigated a military coup, Wilbur employed advanced military technology to quell the uprising. Ultimately, he donned steel armour to overpower the most formidable minister of the era, successfully helping the empress consolidate her throne. In the end, Wilbur left the county town and followed Empress Wu Lengshuang to the capital to take up an official position.
