25 Best Shoujo Manhwa of All Time | Korean Manga Recommendations

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25. Imitation

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Authors: PARK Kyung-ran (Story), PARK Kyung-ran(Art)
Year: 2014 – 2020

Genres: Drama, Romance, Webtoon, Acting, Full Color, Love Triangle, Showbiz

Synopsis:

In the cruel world of showbiz, Maha gets momentary attention from the public as a look-a-like of a top diva Larima.Maha’s band gets a part in an idol sports show; only to find out the spotlight belongs to other stars. Out of desperation, Maha tries to get more exposure to broadcasting cameras but ended up causing injury to top boy band member Hyuk!

24. The Youngest Princess

Alt Name: The Beloved Little Princess
Authors: Saha(Story), Doldae(Art)  
Year: 2020 - Present  

Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Slice of Life, Webtoon, Full Color, Royalty 

Synopsis:

The archmage who ruled over a magic kingdom. One day, she was reborn as the youngest daughter of the empire!

“I’ll just play along and pretend to be a baby.
...But don’t you think you guys like me a little too much?”

They won’t leave her alone. The youngest princess is tired today as well.

23. Survive as the Hero's Wife

Alt Name: This Villainess Wants a Divorce!
Yangpanso Ju-ingong-ui Anaelo Sal-anamgi
Authors: Abin, Nokki (Story), Abin (Art)
Year: 2018 – Present

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Arranged Marriage, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Royalty

Synopsis:

Canaria has been reincarnated as the villain of a popular cliché novel. According to the novel, she is destined to be executed by her husband! Determined to survive, her objective is simple: get a divorce! Will her plans be enough to save her life, or will unexpected circumstances arise to complicate matters even further?

22. A Good Day to Be a Dog

Alt Name: Lovely Again Today
Oneurdo Sarang Seuryeobgae
Authors: LEE Hye(Story), Lee Hye(Art)
Year: 2017 – 2019

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Josei, Romance, Webtoon, Adult Couples, Animal Transformation, Coworkers, Curse, Dogs, Full Color, Mature Romance, Romantic Comedy, School Life, Supernatural, Teaching

Synopsis:

Hana is cursed into a dog from her first kiss, and the only way for her to break from the curse is to get the second kiss from her first kiss.

21. I Belong to House Castielo

Alt Name: I Am a Child of This House
Authors: Siya(Story), Cotton(Art)  
Year: 2018 - Present  

Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Nobility, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel 

Synopsis:

"Pink Eyes," a young girl, has lived a life filled with battery and abuse by her mother, but she has two unexpected factors that may play a role in her life: first, she has gained memories of her previous life as Seo Young, a 23 year-old Korean woman, and second, she is a nobleman's illegitimate daughter.

One day, her prostitute mother takes her to the empire's sole Duke and claims that the girl is his child to gain alimony from him. Although he seems to not believe her, he nevertheless buys "Pink Eyes" for 20,000 gold. With that, her new life as "Estelle" starts.

But what truly awaits her? And is she really a child of this house?

20. Flirting with The Villain's Dad

Alt Name: Seduce the Villain's Father
Akdangui Appareul Kkosyeora
Authors: Dalseul(Story), VIA(Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shoujo, Romance, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Magic, Person in a Strange World, Royalty, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Ack! I'm trapped in this webnovel, "Brigitte Wants to be Happy!" No prob, I KNOW what's gonna happen so I'll just—wait. I'm not Brigitte? I'm her aunt, Princess Yerenika?! Uh-oh. I'm stuck 20 years before the main plot... and everyone in my generation ends up tragically dead! Her parents, dead. Me, dead. Villain's dad, King Euredian, dead. A-ha! That's the key. I just need to prevent the villain from being born... time to break out some seduction schemes and flirt like my life depends on it!

19. Something About Us

Alt Name: Our Relationship Is...
Uli Sai Neueun
Authors: LEE Yunji(Story), LEE Yunji(Art)
Year: 2014 - 2016

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Josei, Romance, Webtoon, Childhood Friends, School Life, Slice of Life

Synopsis:

They consider themselves the best of friends. Others seem to think otherwise. There's something about their relationship that's hard to describe. What will become of these two "friends"?

18. Reminiscence of Adonis

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Authors: Hye-Dol
Year: 2016 – Present

Genres: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Martial Arts, Romance, School Life, Shoujo, Supernatural, Webtoon, Fated Lovers, Full Color, Hiatus, Magic, Nobility, Reincarnation

Synopsis:

Ianna and Arhad had much in common. They both only cared about themselves, and were madly obsessed with each other. The difference is one wanted the other's warmth, and the other wanted submission. Though Ianna's life ended in a heated battle against Arhad, the Kingdom's emperor, she is reincarnated into the same life for reasons unknown. Two people who faced misery in their previous life now have a chance to meet again. Will the same tragedy repeat itself, or can Ianna change the course of history?

17. The Villainess Turns the Hourglass

Alt Name: The Villainess Reverses Hourglass, 악녀는 모래시계를 되돌린다
Authors: Ant Studio(Art), SanSobee(Story)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Full Color, Revenge, Time Travel, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

After her lowly mother married a count, Aria enjoyed a life full of luxury while harassing her gentle stepsister Mielle. Several years later, Aria is about to be executed when Mielle reveals that she wickedly tricked Aria into building the bad reputation that ultimately brought her to the scaffold. Just as Aria desperately wishes she could change her fate, she sees a curious hourglass that takes her back into the past. Now, Aria can destroy Mielle by using her own tactics against her like a true villainess. The power of the hourglass is on her side... Can Aria take everything from Mielle, or will her actions change the past in ways she couldn't have imagined?

16. Lady Baby

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Authors: Ju Hyeon (Story), Pingmin (Art)
Year: 2018 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Age Transformation, Full Color, Second Chance, Time Travel, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Young lady Calliope has suffered through nature's law and many accidents. Her family was decimated by ruin and an ongoing war, but upon listening to her melancholic singing upon the family's graveyard, a mysterious womanly figure tells her that she'll reward her for the beautiful song, and shrouds Calliope in darkness. Upon awakening, Calliope finds that she traveled back in time to when she was born! While Calliope slowly grows, will she be able to figure out who killed her family and stop them in time?

15. I Tamed a Tyrant and Ran Away

Alt Name: Pokguneul Gildeurigo Domangchyeobeoryeotda
Authors: Yu Soi (Story), Daon Studio, Melting (Art)
Year: 2021 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Age Transformation, Full Color, Historical, Second Chance, Time Travel, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

God gave me a chance to relive my life. Before my rebirth, I'd been used for the past 400 years as the empire's sword. And so, I swore to destroy the empire. I found the young prince of the country and became his teacher. I taught him how to become a tyrant and asked for the country. "I will do as the lady wishes." He conquered the whole empire for me, and I ran away. "I came to take you, Charlize Ronan." Dylan had become a perfect tyrant and searched the entire empire for me. "You tamed me, so why did you run away?"

14. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?

Alt Name: Why Secretary Kim?
Authors: Jeong Gyeong Yun (Story), Kim Myeongmi (Art)
Year: 2016 – 2018

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Webtoon, Adult Couples, Boss-Employee Relationship, Full Color, Mature, Romance, Work Life, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Handsome, loaded, and arrogant Youngjoon is the VP of a major corporation. Miso has been his perfect secretary, practically legend for surviving her narcissistic boss for 9 long years. But now that she's quitting, is there really nothing -- or no one -- that can stop her from walking away?

13. I'm a Martial Art Villainess, but I'm the Strongest!

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Authors: Willowbright (Story), Gabinam, Yooani (Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Martial Arts, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Full Color, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Our main character was an unsuccessful romance fantasy novelist when she gets into a hit-and-run then wakes up as the villainess in a best-selling martial arts novel. She uses the information from the novel that she had analyzed in her original life, in order to avoid her death-ending and finding the truth behind what had really happened to her.

12. The Lady and the Beast

Alt Name: The Girl and the Beast
She and the Beast
The Woman and the Beast
Geunyeowa Yasu
Authors: Hongseul, Maginot (Story), Hongseul (Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Romance, Supernatural, Webtoon, Animal Transformation, Full Color, Nobility, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Following a life of bloodshed and heartbreak, the great Empress Martina is reborn as Astina, the genius daughter of a humble count. But her peaceful world is shattered when bankruptcy forces her father to marry her off to the dangerous Archduke Atalenta. All of high society knows him as "Terriod the Beast" because of a family curse that turned him into a wild monster. Luckily, even the deadly beast of Atalenta is no match for the former empress's mighty sword. Everyone is shocked when the new archduchess tames her husband all too easily and takes over as the family head. No one's more surprised than Astina, however, when her casual kiss returns Terriod to his human form. Not only does he resemble her past life lover, but he has no memory of her from his wolf days. Despite these awkward circumstances, can the new power couple join hands to rule over the archduchy?

11. Crimson Karma

Alt Name: Scarlet Karma
Jinhongui Karma
Authors: Lemon Frog, Ssalsoop, Yasen (Story), Rada (Art)
Year: 2019 – Present

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Webtoon, Full Color, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Kasiya Del Roman is a soldier crafted to become an assassin. She lost her human emotions long ago and lived her life as a simple tool, just to be thrown away in her final moments. She couldn’t even die a proper death as she opened her eyes to a battlefield of a different world. Will she live the same life she did in her original world

10. Orange Marmalade

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Jinhongui Karma
Authors: Seok Woo (Story), Seok Woo (Art)
Year: 2011 – 2013

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Webtoon, Full Color, Interspecies Relationship, Music, Non-Human Protagonists, School Club, School Life, Supernatural, Vampires

Synopsis:

People are no longer afraid of vampires, but they discriminate against vampires. Mari Baek is a vampire who tries to hide her identity, but what if she falls in love with a popular boy like Jaemin, who hates vampires?

9. When the Evil Girl Loves

Alt Name: When the Villainess Loves
Angnyeoga Saranghal Ttae
Authors: Bukgu, HJ, SEO Gwijo (Story), Daechi-dong Geonmulju (Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Romance, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Royalty, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

I’ve transmigrated into the body of the terminally ill, villainous princess of a novel. It’s okay, though, I can cure this illness and live a life where I can do whatever I want!

First, I want to meet all of my favorite characters from the novel in person! But, because I am a villainess, people around me tend to be wary…

“You will die soon, and yet… how can you laugh like that?”

Well, it’s ‘cus I’m super hot.

8. Miss Not-So Sidekick

Alt Name: Miss Second Rôle
Gugyeongha'neun Deulleoriyang
Authors: Ellian Yang (Story), Yumyum (Art)
Year: 2017 – Present

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Full Color, Person in a Strange World, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Hyejung loved to read to escape her daily stress. But that’s before she woke up inside the bizarre world of her favorite novel! Instead of the main heroine who courts three eligible men, she is now Latte Ectrie – a minor villain that everyone hates?! One way or another, it’s a chance to live out her most beloved storyline, with popcorn in hand to watch all the drama! Taking charge of the narrative takes on a whole new meaning!

7. Villains are Destined to Die

Alt Name: Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess
The Villain's Ending Is Death
Authors: GWON Gyeoeul (Story), Suol (Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Psychological, Romance, Shoujo, Reverse Harem, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Nobility, Otome Game, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

This game’s got me obsessed! It’s like it’s taken over my life... wait—HARD MODE ACTIVATED. No-no-no-no-no! It has literally taken me and thrown me into the part of Penelope Eckhart. Love is easy as the heroine, but as the hated villainess, I’m trying very hard not to die… at the hands of my brothers… the prince… a fork… every possible ending is death! This world is stacked against me, but can my wits and insider game knowledge score the affection of these male characters? Or the reset button???

6. The Reason Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke's Mansion

Alt Name: The Duke's Fiancee
Authors: GWON Gyeoeul (Story), Suol (Art)
Year: 2020 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Psychological, Romance, Shoujo, Reverse Harem, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Nobility, Otome Game, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Poisoned to death by her own betrothed?! Eunha didn’t wake up in a novel’s story just to get killed off again as an unfortunate extra! To change her story she needs a cover… 6 months pretending to be the fake fiancée of the novel's male protagonist, Duke Noah Wynknight. But will this cold-hearted, angel-faced demon of a man really help her avoid another ill-fated ending?

5. Beware of the Villainess!

Alt Name: Beware the Villainess
Authors: Milcha(Story), Golae (Art)
Year: 2018 – Present

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Fake Romance, Full Color, Nobility, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

A refreshing, unique villainess who's been dropped in the world of a novel, only to overthrow it all! The reason why? She couldn't just stand by and watch the female lead be manipulated by all four shitty male leads. The story of a pragmatic villainess who intends to throw out all the jackasses, the friendly heroine who is equally miffed at said idiots, and a wolf that only yearns for her!

4. Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp

Alt Name: Doctor Elise
Queen With a Scalpel
Surgeon Elise
Authors: Mini(Art), Yuin(Story)
Year: 2017 – Present

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Webtoon, Age Transformation, Doctors, Full Color, Medical, Modern Knowledge, Political, Reincarnation, Royalty, Second Chance, Time Travel, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Song Ji Hyeon is a surgeon, as well as a genius doctor appointed as the youngest lecturer at Seoul University. She carries memories of a previous life as Elise De Clorence who lived as a wicked woman. Suddenly an unexpected accident occurs and when she wakes up, she's back in her previous life?! Will Elise be able to correct her past mistakes?

3. The Monster Duchess and the Contract Princess

Alt Name: The Monster Duchess and the Contract Lady
The Monstrous Duke's Adopted Daughter
Goemul Gongjakgaui Gyeyang Gongnyeo
Authors: Liaran, MinJakk (Story), MinJakk (Art)
Year: 2019 – Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Tragedy, Webtoon, Full Color, Nobility, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

The Speràdo family line possesses a secret: shadow magic. But it’s been 100 years since someone last wielded it. When Marquis Speràdo tries to sacrifice Leslie for her favored sister Ellie, little does he know that this awakens the power of darkness in her instead. To escape her family’s greed and abuse, Leslie’s out to make a deal with the Monstrous Duke: adopt her, and her powers will be at the duke’s disposal. Will Leslie escape her parents’ cruel grip, or succumb to their evil exploits?

2. Light and Shadow

Alt Name: Bitgwa Geurimja
Authors: Ryu Hyang (Story), Hee Won (Art)
Year: 2016 – 2019

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Romance, Webtoon, Full Color, Historical, Maids, Mature Romance, Nobility, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

It’s a rude insult when lowly and headstrong servant Edna comes to marry Duke Eli, instead of the noble daughter he expected. But the ambitious maid hides an even bigger secret behind her obvious ruse – one that could change the kingdom’s very history. Can the two find freedom, redemption – and love – without drawing their swords on each other?

1. Who Made Me a Princess

Alt Name: One Day, I Became a Princess
Suddenly, I Became a Princess One Day
Suddenly, I Became a Princess
Suddenly Became a Princess One Day
Authors: Plutus (Story), Spoon (Art)
Year: 2017 – Present

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Royalty, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

The beautiful Athanasia was killed at the hands of her own biological father, Claude de Alger Obelia, the cold-blooded emperor! It’s just a silly bedtime story… until one woman wakes up to suddenly find she’s become that unfortunate princess! She needs a plan to survive her doomed fate, and time is running out.

Will she go with Plan A, live as quietly as possible without being noticed by the infamous emperor? Plan B, collect enough money to escape the palace? Or will she be stuck with Plan C, sweet-talking her way into her father’s good graces?!