Hong Kong, Feb. 15 -- Male CEOs may have long-dominated the world of Kdramas but it's their female counterparts that truly make a lasting impression. Signing new deals and making headlines while doing some good old-fashioned ass-kicking - these characters have truly upped the ante on what it means to be a 'girl boss.' Here's our pick of a few titles that are quite inspiring.

The days of dutiful damsels-in-distress are so 1980s. Now, the world of entertainment is led by bold, opinionated, and independent women characters - each of whom drive the plot forward while busting gender norms and have complex, well-written arcs. No surprises that the South Korean industry - where the trope of male CEOs falling in love with a not-so-rich girl unde...