Smart Female Lead is a popular tag in Chinese dramas, referring to female protagonists who are intelligent, witty, and capable of making their own decisions. These characters often challenge gender norms and societal expectations, making for compelling and empowering storylines.
Sort by: Popular Latest
Hidden Love
#1
Urban, Romance, Youth
Zhao Lusi, Chen Zheyuan
During high school period, Sang Zhi is frequently asked by her teacher to meet with her parents. In order to solve the problem, Sang Zhi decides to ask her brother to take the blame. However, she fails, she has no choice but to turn to her brother's roommate Duan Jiaxu, who comes to play with her brother. As a result, Duan Jiaxu helps Sang Zhi to meet with her teacher at school, and...Falling Into Your Smile
#2
Urban, Romance, Youth
Xu Kai, Cheng Xiao
Tong Yao stepped into the professional e-sports circle as a girl with great strength and became the first official female e-sports player in the Chinese division of the professional league. Facing questions and all kinds of inconveniences, she overcame difficulties and persevered with the support of her teammates. She stood on the world stage to make up for the regret of six years of...Love O2O
#3
Youth, School, Romance
Yang Yang, Zheng Shuang
The straight-A student and school beauty, Bei Weiwei, aspires to be a game engineer. She played hard to be an online game master with the name of “芦苇微微/Lu Wei Weiwei”. Because she refused to upload her real photo and was mercilessly abandoned by her partner, “真水无香/Zhen Shui Wu Xiang”, but accidentally got the admiration of “一笑奈何/Yi Xiao Nai He”, the...Put Your Head on My Shoulder
#4
Youth, Romance, Comedy
Xing Fei, Lin Yi
As graduation approaches, Situ Mo, who has been used to following arrangements since she was a child, is confused about her future and tries out various arrangements. She is always unable to find the courage to make a choice for herself. As the old and new campuses merged, a physics student, Gu Weiyi, enters Situ Mo’s life. The humdrum life sparks a wave of laughter. Several times...You Are My Glory
#5
Urban, Romance
Yang Yang, Dilraba Dilmurat
After ten years, Qiao Jingjing’s unexpected to reunite with her former high school classmate Yu Tu in a game, who had rejected her in high school. They have not seen each other for ten years since the first parting of the high school entrance exam. However, in fact, he can see her everywhere, in various news media, various large and small screens, even subway ads, bus stops. There...Love Like The Galaxy
#6
Historical, Romance, Political
Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi
Cheng Shaoshang, was a “left-behind child” who live with her grandmother due to the war, and her aunt intends to raise her as a good-for-nothing. Faced with many traps, Cheng Shaoshang fakes absurdity and learns the knowledge in order to stay alive, hiding her strength and waiting for the return of his parents. But when the dark clouds are lifted and the moon becomes clear, it...Lighter&Princess
#7
Urban, Youth, Romance
Arthur Chen, Zhang Jingyi
Zhu Yun has just started her college life and her world has been changed completely by the intrusion of the “bad boy” Li Xun. He was treated by Zhu Yun as an uneducated rich guy, but his real identity is actually a special admission to the school, a rare programming genius. After a few encounters, both of them have some appreciation for each other. When senior Fang Zhijing makes...Love is Sweet
#8
Romance, Business, Comedy
Luo Yunxi, Bai Lu
Jiang Jun, a girl with a severe allergy to tears, has a double master’s degree in economics and psychology. The privileged and spoiled environment given by her parents has created her spontaneous and idealistic personality. After graduation, she worked in a charity organization, pursuing her dream life. Unexpectedly, her father’s unexpected death put her at a crossroads in her...Who Rules The World
#9
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Yang Yang, Zhao Lusi
Feng Lanxi, who has a paragon of beauty and a very deep mind, it seems that everyone is in his calculations, is called “black fox” by Bai Fengxi. With the name of “benevolent king”, Feng Lanxi is very popular among the people. Determined to win the world, Feng Lanxi marries Feng Xiyun (Bai Fengxi). Feng Lanxi has cultivated the most beautiful flower “Lanyin Biyue” for eight...My Little Happiness
#10
Urban, Romance
Xing Fei, Daddi Tang
Cong Rong was arranged by her mother to study economics abroad, and settling abroad was the ultimate request of her mother. However, Cong Rong, who was determined to become a lawyer, studied on her own and quietly sneaked back to China to get her certificate, and returned to China to get a job without her mother’s permission. The first problem she encountered during her internship...The Double
#11
Historical, Romance, Drama
Wu Jinyan, Wang Xingyue, Chen Xinhai
Xue Li, the daughter of a well-off and content county magistrate, loses everything after a major upheaval. Saved by her benefactor, Jiang Ruoyu, the daughter of the Minister of Rites, she returns to the capital city in Jiang Ruoyu's identity. With the help of people like Xiao Heng, the Duke of Suguo, she overcomes numerous challenges, continually fights against injustice, and ultimately...The Long Ballad
#12
Historical, Romance, Adventure
Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi
In the ninth year of the Tang Dynasty, there is a sudden change in the inner palace, and Li Changge, the daughter of the former prince, escapes and goes to Youzhou for help. On the way, Changge meets A Shi Le Sun, a secret agent of a grassland tribe who uses the name Qin Zhun, and they become close to each other. Changge smashes a conspiracy in Youzhou, but at the same time, her identity...You Are My Hero
#13
Romance, Urban, Military
Ma Sichun, Bai Jingting
During an emergency rescue training organized by the hospital and the police academy, special police elite Xing Kelei befriends a resident doctor, Mi Ka. As the contact increases, the relationship between them grows from the initial hostility caused by the misunderstanding to mutual understanding, and Xing Kelei has a crush on Mi Ka. The sudden earthquake shatters the peace of life....The King's Avatar
#14
Youth, Sport, Friendship
Yang Yang, Jiang Shuying
Ye Xiu, a top player in the online game “Glory”, was expelled from the club for various reasons. After leaving the professional world, he was taken in by Chen Guo, the owner of Xingxin Internet Cafe, and joined as a night-shift staff. With ten years of gaming experience, Ye Xiu does not intend to give up his beloved “Glory”. Ye Xiu restarted his ID account “Jun Mo Xiao”,...The Love You Give Me
#15
Urban, Romance, Life
Wang Yuwen, Wang Ziqi
Min Hui wants nothing more than to "destroy herself" and Su Tian wants nothing more than to meet Xin Qi, but neither of their wishes comes true. When the two girls, who have never met, meet on a long-distance bus, Min Hui says nothing about herself, but a curious Su Tian senses what is on her mind and sacrifices her life to save her. In order to fill her inner guilt, Min Hui decides...Story of Kunning Palace
#16
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Bai Lu, Zhang Linghe
Jiang Xuening once struggled hard to become a queen, only to be driven to suicide in a palace mutiny. Now, Jiang Xuening's dream is to get away from power and take charge of her own life. But by chance she enters the palace as a companion, becoming a student of the imperial teacher Xie Wei, and meets Xue Shu, the niece of Empress Dowager Xue, who enters the palace at the same time....The Prisoner of Beauty
#17
Historical, Romance, Political
Song Zu Er, Liu Yuning, Xuan Lu
During a time of chaos, Wei Shao, having suffered the loss of his father and brothers, devotes himself to revitalizing his family and taking on its heavy responsibilities. As he leads his clan to avenge the humiliating massacre they once endured, he comes to realize that what the people truly need is not revenge and war, but peace. For the sake of the people's livelihood, he sends a...My Journey To You
#18
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Esther Yu, Zhang Linghe, Cheng Lei
The grand selection ceremony for an heir of the Gong Family is about to begin. Yun Weishan, a skilled assassin without a blade, takes this opportunity to infiltrate the Gong Family and gather intelligence. Unexpectedly, the head of the Gong Family and the original heir, Gong Huanyu, are suddenly assassinated. The once-rejected Fourth Young Master, Gong Ziyu, overnight becomes the new...Arsenal Military Academy
#19
Action, Military, Romance
Bai Lu, Xu Kai, Toby Lee
Xie Xiang, a kind-hearted and righteous young woman who disguises herself as a man to enlist in a military academy in place of her brother. There, she crosses paths with Gu Yanzhen, a carefree and wealthy playboy, and Shen Junshan, a calm and composed strategist. Over time, they evolve from classmates to trusted comrades-in-arms. Under the strict and brutal training regime of the academy,...Blossom
#20
Historical, Romance
Meng Ziyi, Li Yunrui
Dou Zhao, who lost her mother at a young age, becomes disillusioned with love and familial affection due to the hardships and upheavals in her life. Facing challenges such as scheming stepmothers and safeguarding her family’s assets, she retreats to a remote estate, dedicating herself to learning and self-reliance. On a stormy night, she encounters Song Mo, disguised as a merchant...Love Me If You Dare
#21
Urban, Suspense, Romance
Wallace Huo, Ma Sichun
A mysterious criminal psychologist, Bo Jinyan, recruited a senior student, Jian Yao, as a translator and life assistant. On the one hand, he taught Jian Yao with his high intelligence and professional knowledge and trained her to be a detective assistant. They worked together to solve difficult murder cases such as the serial disappearance of teenagers. On the other hand, Bo Jinyan...Only For Love
#22
Urban, Romance, Comedy
Bai Lu, Dylan Wang
A love story between a bossy CEO, Shi Yan, and a "foolish" female protagonist, Zheng Shuyi. They embark on a love journey due to a misunderstanding. Career-driven financial journalist Zheng Shuyi, who was determined to secure the front page, made great efforts to obtain an exclusive interview with Mingyu Yunchuang CEO Shi Yan. They left a deep impression on each other. Zheng Shuyi wrote...Back From the Brink
#23
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Neo Hou, Zhou Ye
Twenty years ago, Tian Yao was hurt and sealed by the power of the five elements by his beloved, Su Ying, the master of the Guang Han Sect. By chance, Tian Yao’s soul escaped from the seal ten years ago, and he perceived that his dragon bone was sealed in a village lake, so he possessed the body of a boy who had died and waited for an opportunity to retrieve the dragon bone. Yan Hui’s...The Story of Ming Lan
#24
Historical, Romance, Family
Zhao Liying, Feng Shaofeng
The sixth daughter of the Sheng family, Minglan, was smart and beautiful but suffered from the plight of her legal mother’s unkindness, her sisters’ making troubles, her father’s lack of attention, and the death of her biological mother. She hid her intelligence and talent, grew up with humiliation and adversity, stood up for herself despite all the oppression, and finally took...Moonlight
#25
Urban, Romance
Esther Yu, Ding Yuxi
Fresh out of college, Chu Li, fueled by her passion for publishing, successfully lands a job at the long-coveted Yuanyue Press. However, the publishing industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from quantitative to qualitative changes. As a rookie editor, Chu Li is initially taken aback by the industry's current state. Still, she remains true to her original aspirations,...Forever Love
#26
Youth, School, Romance
Wang Anyu, Xiang Hanzhi
Xia Linxi is a bright and talented student who is the best in the school, and Jiang Zhenghan is a computer master who learned programming on his own and makes a living from it. The first time they meet, Xia Linxi is ordered to catch Jiang Zhenghan, a truant student. With a little skill, she forces the unruly boy to follow her lead. However, Jiang Zhenghan subsequently becomes Xia Linxi’s...Once We Get Married
#27
Romance, Comedy, Urban
Wang Yuwen, Wang Ziqi
Fashion buyer Gu Xixi sneaks into a private reception to buy Alex’s wedding dress for a client. She mistakenly befriends Yin Sichen, a scheming boss who comes to discuss business cooperation with Alex. A ‘deliberate’ incident allows them to temporarily reach a win-win situation, but in order to maintain a long-term relationship with Alex, Gu Xixi is forced to become a contractual...Ancient Love Poetry
#28
Romance, Fantasy, Immortal
Zhou Dongyu, Xu Kai
Shang Gu is the first of the four ancient gods, known as ”Hou Chi Shang Shen“. She has a supreme position. 60,000 years ago, Shang Gu saves the world but falls into a deep sleep after sacrificing herself. Bai Jue, one of the four ancient gods, loves Shang Gu deeply and spent 40,000 years waiting for and protecting her. With 60,000 years of loneliness, he never told her his love...New Life Begins
#29
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Bai Jingting, Tian Xiwei, Chen Xiaoyun
A marriage election brings girls from all over the world together in Xin Chuan. Yin Zheng, the sixth young master of Xin Chuan, and Li Wei, who only wants to work hard to lose the election and live comfortably in her hometown, accidentally meet and start a new and interesting life together with many problems. As Yin Zheng sets up his own house and enters the court, they gradually develop...Story of Yanxi Palace
#30
Historical, Romance
Wu Jinyan, Nie Yuan, Qin Lan
In the sixth year of the Qianlong reign, a young girl Wei Yingluo entered the Forbidden City as a palace maid to seek the truth about her eldest sister’s death. After an investigation, Wei Yingluo confirmed that her sister’s death was related to the absurd prince Hong Zhou, and was determined to get justice. Empress Fucha, who was skilled in rituals and laws, worried that Wei Yingluo...Forever and Ever
#31
Urban, Romance
Ren Jialun, Bai Lu
Shiyi is one of the top dubbers in the industry. She is gentle and low-key. One day she encounters Zhou Shengchen at the airport, an elegant returnee, chemistry professor. They are impressed by each other. To save the declining purple clay teapots factory, Zhou Shengchen agrees to get engaged and take over the business. He declines the family arrangement and proposes the engagement...A Journey to Love
#32
Historical, Action, Wuxia
Liu Shishi, Liu Yuning
the former left envoy of Zhuyi Guard of An Kingdom, , Ren Ruyi, became a member of the Emperor's welcoming team of Wu Kingdom due to a fortuitous opportunity. Together with the Wu Kingdom Liudao Hall Master Ning Yuanzhou, Princess Yang Ying, the intelligent youth Yuan Lu, and the imperial guard Qian Zhao, they experienced life and death, growing together.Blossoms in Adversity
#33
Romance, Historical
Hu Yitian, Zhang Jingyi
Qinggui Hua Mansion suddenly faces confiscation and exile, leaving only women and children desperate and destitute. Miss Huazhi, no longer pretending to be foolish and naive, leads the women, navigating through adversity with determination and wit. Along the way, she turns the Qixiu Defterdar Gu Yanxi into the charming and beloved "Mr. Yan." Amidst the chaos and warmth, Huazhi evolves...Legend of Fu Yao
#34
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Yang Mi, Ethan Juan
In the five continents, Taiyuan, Tiansha, Xuanji were led by the Tian Quan Imperial City, and be separated by the Sea of Fufeng with the Holy Land, Qiongcang. The three countries were peaceful, quiet, and peaceful. But not many people remembered that a thousand years ago, Di Feitian poisoned the five continents, causing heaven and earth to hang upside down. Thanks to the Qiongcang...Here We Meet Again
#35
Romance, Urban, Comedy
Vin Zhang, Janice Wu
Xiang Yuan, the daughter of Donghe Group, was assigned to save the Xi’an branch, which was on the verge of closing down, starting her own adventure. Xiang Yuan met Xu Yanshi, the school charming she had been chasing for so long. Xu Yanshi was in deep adversity, facing the unfairness of the workplace but still insisted on his dream of becoming a navigation engineer. Xiang Yuan grew...The Legends
#36
Historical, Fantasy, Immortal
Bai Lu, Xu Kai
Lu Zhaoyao saved Mo Qing after she left the mountain where she lived, but was preempted by Mo Qing when she seized the Wanjun Sword. Lu Zhaoying was seriously injured by the huge impact of the release of the Wanjun Sword. Five years later, after recovering from her injuries, she returned to her sect and found that Mo Qing had made her sect even stronger. Lu Zhaoyao concealed her identity...The Story of Pearl Girl
#37
Historical, Romance, Business
Zhao Lusi, Liu Yuning, Daddi Tang
In Hepu, a pearl-harvesting slave named Duanwu escapes from the human-devouring pearl field during the Dragon Boat Festival, overcoming countless obstacles. She crosses paths with a Western merchant, Yan Zijin, and the gentle scholar, Zhang Jinran. Joining Yan’s caravan, she pushes forward, reaching closer to the dazzling world of gemstones. However, on the journey through the northwest,...Time and Him are Just Right
#38
Youth, School, Romance
Lu Yuxiao, Wu Junting
The quirky, fox-like girl, Lin Xi, transfers to Chunhui High School, the best school in the province. She deliberately approaches the cunning top student, Ji Junxing, vowing to become his good friend. However, this journey of friendship isn't smooth. She's constantly hit with harsh words from the aloof, rabbit-like boy, Ji Junxing, who declares: "I'll be your friend only when the stars...The Brightest Star in the Sky
#39
Youth, Romance
Huang Zitao, Janice Wu
Xingkong Entertainment is one of the top entertainment companies in China. The owners, Chen Tianhao and Du Wanqing, were once a loving couple who fell into a marital crisis because of their different business philosophies towards the company. Yang Zhenzhen, who loves music, joins Xingkong Entertainment and becomes the assistant of the popular singer Zheng Baixu. Zheng Baixu is an idol...Wonderland of Love
#40
Historical, Romance, Drama
Xu Kai, Jing Tian
When the dynasty is in turmoil and imperial power is at risk, Li Yi, the grandson of the emperor, is forced to take on the important task of quelling the rebellion. He and Cui Lin, the only daughter of a general are each leading an army in the dispute. They fight against each other among various forces and fall in love during several encounters, staging a romantic love story.Why Women Love
#41
Urban, Romance
Gina Jin, Wang Ziyi
Gu Jiaxin, a talented individual with overseas education but no desire to inherit the family business, was arranged by his mother to be Zhao Jiangyue's assistant. During their time together, Gu Jiaxin began to waver, unexpectedly falling deeply in love with Zhao Jiangyue. When Zhao Jiangyue learned his dream was to become a race car driver, she helped him achieve it. They also broke...The Princess Wei Young
#42
Historical, Romance, Political
Tiffany Tang, Luo Jin, VanNess Wu
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, there were many wars and strife. A young girl, Xin’er, from the royal family of Northern Liang, was originally a naive and kind-hearted princess, living a happy life of being loved by all and being free to do as she pleased. But then the Northern Wei General Chiyun Nan deceived the emperor and dispatched troops without permission for his...The Princess Royal
#43
Historical, Fantasy, Romance
Zhao Jinmai, Zhang Linghe
Princess Li Rong of the Da Xia Dynasty and the current Grand Chancellor Pei Wenxuan journey back to their youthful years in their dreams. They transform from enemies to close confidants, and from confidants to lovers. Trusting and supporting each other, they finally mend their broken relationship, embarking on their ventures together, uncovering the truth together, and ultimately discovering...Princess Agents
#44
Historical, Romance, Wuxia
Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin
In the years of Western Wei, there was chaos and war, and many civilians were reduced to slaves and their lives were like grass. A slave girl, Chu Qiao, was sent to the hunting ground for the nobles to shoot for entertainment. Witnessing the tragic death of her elder brother and sister, she vowed to take her little sister to escape from the prison. Chu Qiao attracted an open-minded...Destined
#45
Historical, Romance, Drama
Bai Jingting, Song Yi
The daughter of a Yangzhou cloth merchant, Liu Yuru has suffered from her mother's illness, her concubine mother's unkindness, and her father's lack of attention since she was a child. But she is arranged by her family to marry Gu Jiusi, a famous playboy in Yangzhou. Gu Jiusi misunderstands that Liu Yuru is marrying him because he is a powerful man and scorns her. Liu Yuru suddenly...The Last Immortal
#46
Historical, Romance, Fantasy
Zhao Lusi, Wang Anyu
Gu Jin is the son of a god. His divine power is sealed. Feng Ying is a new phoenix emperor. They meet by accident, embarking on a journey to find Feng Ying's immortal spirit. Since then, under the accompaniment of A Yin, Hong Yi, and Yan Shuang, they collect Feng Yin's immortal spirit along the way. Through many difficulties, defeating the villain Qinglin and his subordinates, they...Are You the One
#47
Historical, Romance, Drama
Zhang Wanyi, Wang Churan
The clever and decisive Liu Miantang, as the first lord of Yangshan, led the people of Yangshan to punish the wicked, promote goodness, and uphold justice. However, he suffered serious injuries under the attack of various evil forces and was rescued by Cui Xingzhou, the Prince of Huaiyang. When Liu Miantang woke up, she had no memory of Yangshan, mistaking Cui Xingzhou for her husband...Fall in Love
#48
Historical, Romance, Political
Chen Xingxu, Zhang Jingyi, Lin Yanjun
In 1926, Mu Wanqing, who has been in Japan for ten years due to the breakup of her parents, returns home with her mother’s ashes for burial. In order to find out the truth about her brother’s death, which led to the breakup of her parents, she seeks shelter to her father. Tan Xuanlin, Shanghai city defender who rose to power in the mutiny, has been ostracized because of his humble...Cute Programmer
#49
Urban, Romance
Xing Zhaolin, Zhu Xudan
Lu Li is a female programmer who pursues her career aspirations and strives in the programming field. With her excellent resume and amazing intelligence, she succeeds in getting into the startup company established by Jiang Yicheng and also helps Jiang Yicheng to settle numerous difficult blind dates. Lu Li and Jiang Yicheng bonded over programming and became roommates by coincidence....The Blue Whisper
#50
Fantasy, Romance, Immortal
Dilraba Dilmurat, Ren Jialun
Ji Yunhe, a spiritual master, was controlled by poison from a young age by the valley master. Dreaming of escaping and finding freedom at any cost, she resolves to manipulate Changyi, a merman sent into the valley. However, Changyi's innocent kindness gradually melts Yunhe's heart, transforming them from natural enemies into lovers. Fate, however, forces them to hurt each other despite...
