Every character in a drama faces challenges, including the main character. Many times, these protagonists confront life-threatening illnesses.
The fight against sickness and the quest for survival often grip viewers’ hearts. Here’s a rundown of dramas featuring female protagonists dealing with significant illnesses—let’s delve in!
1. Marriage Contract (2016)
2. Fantastic (2016)
Fantastic follows So Hye, a scriptwriter grappling with breast cancer. With only five months to live, she resolves to live life to the fullest. But her plans take a turn when her first love, Hae Sung, reappears. Starring Kim Hyun Joo, Joo Sang Wook, Park Shi Yeon, Kim Ji Soo, and Kim Tae Hoon, this drama aired on September 2, 2016.
3. Extraordinary You (2019)
In Extraordinary You, Eun Dan Oh, a high school student with a heart condition, discovers she’s a character in a webtoon. Determined to change her fate, she seeks true love while defying the author’s predetermined storyline. Starring Kim Hye Yoon, Rowoon, Lee Jae Wook, and Kim Young Dae, this drama premiered on October 2, 2019.
4. Queen Of Tears (2024)
In Queen Of Tears, Hong Hae In (played by Kim Ji Won) grapples with a brain tumor diagnosis, leaving her with three months to live. She chooses to keep her illness a secret from her family, confiding only in her husband and aunt. Premiering on March 9, 2024, this drama, starring Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Jung Nan, captivates audiences with its compelling storyline.
These dramas depict female protagonists battling serious illnesses, evoking empathy and hope from viewers for their happy endings.