I feel like action dramas are often Dark and Gritty and Full of Dudes. So I'd love to find something that has a nice balance between darker parts and lighter tension relieving parts that also centers around a female lead or female leads plural is even better. Little Women was not my jam (the financial crime part is just not for me) and the only other option that comes up in the search Inspector Koo which I also found hard to get into. 

Healer and Happiness and Flower of Evil are good examples, in that the female leads get to be more than just love interests while the male lead kicks ass. And they have some moments of levity to break up the tension of the plot.

Maybe you could try One the Woman? It's definitely a more comical drama. And the action is more verbal fights on the FL's side. Its been a while since i've watched it though, so I could be wrong (Hoping im not)

+ My Name
My Mister
Descendants of the sun (that's quite a lot similar to Happiness, and my nr 1 rec for you)
Strong woman do bong soon
Money heist



In terms of a more toxic interaction I'd recommend you;
World of the married
Misty

Maybe Military Prosecutor Doberman?  When she assumes her alter ego "Redhead" she kicks butt!

 Monica:

Maybe Military Prosecutor Doberman?  When she assumes her alter ego "Redhead" she kicks butt!

I dropped that for some reason (I think I liked what I watched but wasn't in the mood for it at the time) so definitely might be one to revisit, thanks!

maybe:

  • Killer K / Little Girl K - mini drama
  • Stranger / Secret Forest
  • The Silent Sea
  • Orphan Black (Jdrama)
  • The Glory
  • Conspiracy of Court

Yeah, I'm always on the lookout for female action movies or dramas.  It's sad that it's such slim pickings esp if you want some comedic elements too.  The suggestions below might not have all the elements you are looking for, but maybe try:

Pure action:

No Mercy (movie 2019) :   Lee SI Young kicks butt.  

The WItch: Part 1 (movie) - Good action and acting by Kim Da Mi

Ok Madam (movie) - Action comedy.  It's silly but entertaining

My Name (drama) - So Hee does all her own action stunts and really delivers.  It's dark without any funny moments from what I remember.  The story is full of logic holes though, but the acting and action were good

Slate - movie was bad but the female sword scenes were cool

Kill Bok Soon (movie) - like Kill BIll movie but not as good.  But is was still ok

Alice in Borderland - FL is tough and athletic, but Kento is more the lead character

If you are looking for just tough FLs and not necessarily action:

Bargain (drama) - FL is a tough cookie.  THe drama is gruesome but funny and short

Monster (movie) - horror thriller.  FL will do anything to protect her sister

Miss Baek - damaged tough FL.  It's dark tho and doesn't have funny moments from what I recall

My Mister - IU is a tough cunning FL.  ALso dark

Catch the Ghost - FL is tenacious and fearless but in a clumsy sort of way.

King2hearts - Lee Seung gi is the main focus but Ha Ji Won can hold her own

Hope that helps.  :-)

Villainess. It’s a k-movie but with strong fl that kicks ass.