role reversal shows
ratings will depend on how much role reversal the show has! i will be looking at their overall dynamic and how they treat each other instead of the factors affecting them. (let's say for example, the fl is stern and assertive while the ml is more cute and passive, but they act traditionally towards each other, i will either give these a lower rating in the rr aspect or refrain from adding these onto the list.)
(8-10 is very, 5-7 is moderate, 1-4 is slight) happy watching! <3
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1. The Other Half of Me and You
Chinese Drama - 2021, 32 episodes
10/10 | super rr, they literally just switched the traditional gender roles.
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2. My Lady General
Chinese Drama - 2023, 23 episodes
10/10 | this is SO rr. masculine fl x feminine ml, the scenes between them are also really rr and the fl takes charge a lot. the fl is a cool general while the ml is her sickly husband who acts like a damsel in distress.
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3. Love and Leashes
Korean Movie - 2022
10/10 | this is a bdsm movie so i think it's a given why the rating would be high. i still want to mention this though as femdom movies are really rare. their dynamic out of bdsm is also still rr, the fl is more calm and composed while the ml is puppy-like.
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4. Otomen
Japanese Drama - 2009, 12 episodes
9.8/10 | the ml is basically a malewife, although he can hold his own in a fight, the fl protects him when he needs it. they're so cute together :((
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5. Begin Again
Chinese Drama - 2020, 35 episodes
9.5/10 | fl is an assertive businesswoman/ceo while ml is a warm doctor, this is super rr asides from a few moments. although, the show itself bored me because of the episode count.
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6. Hotel del Luna
Korean Drama - 2019, 16 episodes
9.5/10 | oh my god. where do i start? the fl is really dominant, she's badass, and protects him a lot. compared to the ml who is more cute-ish? he's younger than her as well.
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7. Please Love Me
Chinese Drama - 2022, 24 episodes
9/10 | ceo fl x model ml, cold woman/warm man. ml is basically like a puppy to her and the first few episodes are really rr. it settles down a bit towards the end but doesn't completely disappear, noona romance as well.
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8. Into the Ring
Korean Drama - 2020, 32 episodes
9/10 | one of the most rr kdramas i've seen out there, it has a very different vibe as well. feisty/protective female lead x quiet/standoffish male lead, he even served as her secretary for a few of the episodes.
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9. Hitsuji to Okami no Koi to Satsujin
Japanese Movie - 2019
8.5/10 | murderer/vigilante fl x loser ml. asides from the obvious psychopathic traits the fl has, there are a lot of rr moments as well. ending was a bit weird though...
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10. Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!
Japanese Movie - 2018
8/10 | cold woman and warm man dynamic, he even cooks for her!! fl works a job and is popular in their school, while the ml is also popular but he's surprisingly awkward (loser-like perhaps).
the reason this isn't as high is because of the last scene.
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11. Love Revolution
Korean Drama - 2020, 30 episodes
8/10 | i watched this way back during its release so i don't remember much. the ml is cute, with puppy-like energy. the fl is cold and calm.
also a cool detail i want to mention is how the ml's name basically means princess in english, while the fl's name means prince. i thought that was really cute lol. -
12. Takane no Hana-san
Japanese Drama - 2021, 12 episodes
8/10 | the fl is really good at her job and is stern, while the ml is more cute and is bad at this job. wish we saw more moments between them though where the rr dynamic is more obvious.
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13. I Hear Your Voice
Korean Drama - 2013, 18 episodes
7.5/10 | the leads are a bit egalitarian, but puppy younger ml x hot-headed older fl dynamic is so cute. a lot of role-reversal moments as well (ml lands on fl's lap, fl being protective over him, etc.). fl's dynamic with sml is also quite role reversal (sunshine ml, well at least during the start... x stern fl)
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14. Flower of Evil
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
7.5/10 | the ml stays at home most of the time and takes care of their kid, while the fl is a cool police officer. she also basically pursues him as seen in their flashbacks.
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15. Hot Young Bloods
Korean Movie - 2014
7/10 | although the premise itself is very rr, we don't get as much romance than expected. most scenes between the fl and ml are rr, an exception is the last scene.
the fl is really assertive with him.
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16. Beautiful Vampire
Korean Movie - 2018
7/10 | not much gender roles but ml is bridal carried here. also cold/strong fl x warm/weak ml. (song kang is absolutely adorable here)
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17. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon
Korean Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
7/10 | the fl is really strong, and the ml really likes it. the ml is pretty much a damsel in distress, and he gets carried a few times in the series. nothing else is rr for me that's why the rating isn't as high.
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18. Ho Goo's Love
Korean Drama - 2015, 16 episodes
7/10 | barely remembered anything about this kdrama but the fl is more mature and the ml is cuter.
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19. Triad Princess
Taiwanese Drama - 2019, 6 episodes
7/10 | if this had more episodes that showcased their relationship, i would definitely rate this higher. the fl is badass and has a lot of fight scenes, while the ml is more cute.
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20. Love Scout
Korean Drama - 2025, 12 episodes
6.5/10 | cold businesswoman fl and warm secretary ml. they are both quite clingy to each other. id's say about 50-60% of the scenes were rr (ESPECIALLY EPISODE 8!!) but the ending (and a short part of episode 9) has purely traditional gender roles. still a good watch though :)
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21. Kimi wa Petto
Japanese Drama - 2017, 16 episodes
6/10 | the fl is an older successful woman while the ml is a ballet dancer. she keeps him as his pet. i wouldn't say this is super rr though, the fl acts more motherly rather than dominant. (i dropped this one mid-way because of the second ml so i might have missed a few important details)
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22. Imawa no Kuni no Alice
Japanese Drama - 2020, 8 episodes
6/10 | female lead saves male lead trope is very present, strong fl x weak ml. (not romance focused but heavily implied)
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23. Ore no Kawaii wa Mousugu Shohikigen!?
Japanese Drama - 2022, 9 episodes
6/10 | cute ml x cold fl
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24. Run On
Korean Drama - 2020, 16 episodes
5/10 (main couple), 10/10 (second couple) | the main couple are pretty equal to each other but i'd say the ml is a bit of a himbo, and the fl is more career oriented. the real deal is with the second couple though, the second ml is cries a lot and the second fl is cold-hearted.
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25. Wildflower
Filipino Drama - 2017, 257 episodes
5/10 | this is a revenge drama and not romance focused, however, i would like to give this a mention. the fl is really dominant and badass, and the ml can hold his own but he's more of her sidekick. although, i can't really say you should watch this if you want pure romance, hence the rating. actors are awesome though.
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26. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Korean Drama - 2016, 16 episodes
4/10 | barely rr, the fl is strong and the guy is himbo-ish? and cute but that's about it.
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27. Our Beloved Summer
Korean Drama - 2021, 16 episodes
4/10 | asides from the mature fl and the cute ml dynamic, there's not much. awesome show though.
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28. Falling into You
Chinese Drama - 2022, 26 episodes
still watching... (episode 2)
??/10 | promising start! puppy ml x cool fl, noona romance as well (fl is a post graduate while ml just recently started college)