5 Female-Oriented K-Dramas That Pass The Bechdel Test

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The Bechdel–Wallace Test, also known as simply the Bechdel Test (named after Alison Bechdel) or ​​Mo Movie Measure, is a standard used to determine the representation of women in fiction. Usually, this test is applied to films but by definition, it also applies to television, books, video games, and even webtoons! To pass the Bechdel test, a work of fiction must follow three criteria: 1) it should have two female characters; 2) they should have a conversation with each other; 3) about anything other than men/another male character.

These criteria are sometimes expanded to include that these female characters must be named and they should be main characters. While this bar is quite low, mostly because it doesn't measure the quality of representation, you'll be surprised by how many films or TV shows don't make the cut. So, in this article, we're discussing 5 K-Dramas that we believe would definitely pass the Bechdel test. Let's get into it!

Note: This list is in no particular order of ranking.

 

1. "Search: WWW"

One of the perfect examples of a feminist K-Drama, "Search: WWW" follows three strong female leads who are pioneers in their own fields and are willing to put their l