Still Not Over My Name? These Top Best Female-Led Action Korean Series 2025/2026

If My Name’s brutal fight scenes, gritty revenge plot, and Han So-hee’s unforgettable performance left you craving more heart-pounding action, you’re in luck. The 2025-2026 lineup is packed with badass women taking names, breaking bones, and rewriting the rules—from undercover assassins to rogue detectives and cyber warriors.

Here are 12 must-watch female-led action K-dramas that deliver high-octane fights, complex antiheroines, and stories that hit harder than a roundhouse kick.

1. Black Rose (2025) – Assassin, Revenge

Starring: Jeon Jong-seo (Ballerina)

A former child assassin emerges from hiding when the crime syndicate that raised her murders her only friend. Now, she’s carving her way to the top—one bloody step at a time.

Why Watch? John Wick-style action meets My Name’s rage, with Jeon performing 90% of her own stunts.

2. The Witch’s Dagger (2025) – Supernatural, Noir

Starring: Kim Tae-ri (The Revenant)

In 1930s Seoul, a witch-for-hire uses her cursed blade to kill corrupt men—until a detective with secrets of his own starts hunting her.

Why Watch? A visually stunning blend of historical fantasy and hard-boiled crime drama.

3. Neon Justice (2025) – Cyberpunk, Vigilante

Starring: Han Hyo-joo (Moving)

A hacker by day, a masked vigilante by night—she exposes corporate crimes using stolen data, but her latest target knows her real identity.

Why Watch? Mr. & Mrs. Smith meets Cyberpunk 2077, with jaw-dropping parkour chases.

4. Red Cobra (2025) – Spy, Betrayal

Starring: Seo Ye-ji (Eve)

A deep-cover spy is framed as a traitor by her own agency. To clear her name, she’ll burn the whole system down.

Why Watch? Mind-bending twists and fight scenes so intense, you’ll forget to breathe.

5. The Butcher’s Daughter (2026) – Gangster, Family Drama

Starring: Kim Go-eun (The King: Eternal Monarch)

When her father (a crime boss) is assassinated, his estranged daughter—a butcher with knife skills to kill for—returns to claim his empire.

Why Watch? The Godfather with a female lead, brutal underground fights, and family betrayal.

6. Viper (2026) – Military, Conspiracy

Starring: Jun Ji-hyun (Jirisan)

An elite special forces soldier is left to die on a mission gone wrong. Two years later, she resurfaces—ready to destroy the generals who betrayed her.

Why Watch? Bourne Identity-level action with military-grade fight choreography.

7. Dollhouse (2026) – Psychological, Thriller

Starring: Park So-dam (Parasite)

A timid office worker by day, a deadly contract killer by night—until her two worlds violently collide.

Why Watch? A chilling performance by Park So-dam, with Killing Eve-style duality.

8. The Last Queen (2026) – Historical, Sword Fighting

Starring: Lee Ji-eun (IU) (Hotel Del Luna)

Inspired by real history, this follows a forgotten Joseon queen who wielded a sword better than any general—and the rebellion she led.

Why Watch? Kingdom meets Mulan, with epic battlefield sequences.

9. Kill Code (2026) – Sci-Fi, Assassin

Starring: Bae Suzy (Anna)

In a future where assassins are programmed via AI, one defects and goes rogue—hunting the tech billionaires who control the system.

Why Watch? Black Mirror meets Nikita, with high-tech weaponry and sleek cyber aesthetics.

10. Blood Hound (2026) – Crime, Vigilante

Starring: Kim Da-mi (Itaewon Class)

A disgraced cop turns vigilante, teaming up with a ruthless journalist to expose police corruption—by any means necessary.

Why Watch? The Punisher-level violence with a toxic-yet-electric female duo.

11. Snake Eyes (2026) – Heist, Betrayal

Starring: Jung Ho-yeon (Squid Game)

A master thief double-crossed by her crew stages an impossible revenge heist—while Interpol hunts her.

Why Watch? Ocean’s 8 meets My Name, with clever schemes and killer style.

12. Burning Blade (2026) – Post-Apocalyptic, Survival

Starring: Shin Min-a (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha)

In a lawless wasteland, a sword-wielding wanderer protects survivors from raiders—until her dark past catches up.

Why Watch? Mad Max with katana duels and emotional gut-punches.