TOP 25 Royalty Manhwa (Korean Manga) Recommendations | Shoujo | Josei

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25. Empress of Another World

Alt Name: Isegyeui Hwangbi
Authors: Lim Seo-rim (Story), Lee Young You (Art)
Year: 2015 - 2018

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

Synopsis:

Crossing over into another world and time after a freak accident, Korean highschool girl Sabina is taken in by a duke of the Crentia kingdom— only to soon be offered up to the ugly old emperor as a concubine. When the king is killed by a mysterious assassin, Sabina must face the poisonous circle of other candidates in a battle for the royal seat. Can she attract the loyalty and affection of the men and women she needs on her side to survive?

24. Lucia

Alt Name: Authors: Haneul Garigi (Story), Taruvi (Art)
Year: 2019 - Present

Genres: Adult, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo, Manhwa, Slice of Life, Webtoon, Full Color, Nobility, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Lucia, the sixteenth princess of the kingdom, has seen her future through a strange dream. But it was a vivid nightmare of a terrible marriage that continues to haunt her. To change her dreadful fate, she suggests a contract marriage to Duke Hugo Taran, a well-known womanizer. Can this setup break Lucia from her fate? Or will her choice lead down a path even she couldn't foresee?!

23. A Royal Princess with Black Hair

Alt Name: The Black Haired Princess
Geomeunmeori Hwangnyeonim
Authors: Ellian Yang (Story), Pangyi (Art)
Year: 2019 - Present

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Caruel and Euricienne have a lot in common: they're both 16 years old, belong to royal families, and absolutely hate the idea of a political marriage! Both are determined to make the other beg for divorce. But enemies on the sidelines are also scheming to tear them apart and even threaten their lives! As Caruel and Euricienne overcome various obstacles together, perhaps they're more drawn to each other than they initially thought… Will they follow through with the original plans to end their arranged marriage? Or does fate have something else in store for the reluctant couple?

22. A Villainess for the Tyrant

Alt Name: A Villain Is a Good Match for a Tyrant
Pokgunegeneun Angnyeoga Eoullinda
Authors: Najeon, Yu-Iran (Story), Jagae (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Romance, Supernatural, Manhwa, Webtoon, Arranged Marriage, Full Color, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

“I would rather just go out with a bang!” For Princess Cecile, being married off to the emperor of a neighboring empire was unavoidable. But wait, isn’t this the same Emperor Estian who's notorious for being a heartless sadist? In order to maintain her final shred of dignity, the fearless Cecile demands that her future husband carry her all the way from the carriage to the wedding chapel! If this is her fate, she might as well put up a fight before dying at the hands of the handsome emperor. After all, the only way to fight fire is with… more fire?! Can Cecile become a villain even more fearsome than her tyrant husband?

21. The Rebirth of a Tyrannical Empress

Alt Name: Soseol Sok Angnyeo Hwangjega Doeeotda
Authors: Miraenabi, San-yang (Story), San-yang (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

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

Synopsis:

After downing one too many glasses of wine one night, Songha wakes up inside the world of her favorite novel as Empress Yulia. But being given the reins to an empire isn’t as exciting as it seems—the tyrannical Yulia will soon meet a bloody fate at the hands of the captain of her personal guards, Justo. Songha must think of a way to reverse the events that lead up to the coup d'état, which will take place in just three days. She chooses to use warmth and benevolence to reach out to a group of loyal subjects Yulia exiled, but will her strategy be enough to win back the people’s trust? Or will the empress’s sudden change in behavior raise even more suspicion among the rebels?

20. I Fell into a Reverse Harem Game!

Alt Name: Yeok Harem Game Sogeuro Tteoreojin Moyangimnida
Authors: I Nui (Story), Goya (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

Genres: Fantasy, Harem, Romance, Shoujo, Manhwa, Reverse Harem, Webtoon, Full Color, Otome Game, Person in a Strange World, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

I woke up in a strange bed, with not just one, but two lovers beside me! In this game of love, affection, and deception, I’m Elvia, the Imperial Princess, with a gaggle of men vying for my favor. Sounds great, right? Except this means I'm also stuck as the villainess while the main character is my manipulative maid, Arielle! She’s out to bring me down, and she’s got plans for my harem of men. But I know all her secrets, because I can see her player notifications. Can I beat her at her own game?

19. What It Takes to be a Villainess

Alt Name: The Justice of a Villainous Woman
Agnyeoui Jeong-ui
Authors: Ju Hyeon, Yuns (Story), Min, REDICE (Art)
Year: 2018 - Present

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural, Manhwa, Webtoon, Historical, Nobility, Reincarnation, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

With a broken heart, Hwayoung falls headfirst into the river by accident but wakes up as infamous villainess Satiana Altisee Kaylon. Coming to terms with her new life as sole daughter of House Kaylon, Satiana is soon chosen as a candidate for the next empress! In the palace full of schemers and liars, she must become a cold-blooded villainess to win her royal seat by the crown prince - or her new family will face grave danger! Will being perfectly evil really be enough? ‘Cause even villains need love!

18. The Twins' New Life

Alt Name: Ssangdungi Nammaeui Nyuraipeu
Authors: Aidela, Kim Seungwon (REDICE STUDIO) (Story), Nicca (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Drama, Manhwa, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, Siblings, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Reborn as the prince and princess of a fantastical land, Arienne Yuriana and her twin brother, Arhen, should have been living a life of luxury… But instead of beautiful palaces, magical adventures, and attentive servants, the twins are left by the emperor to live with their abusive mother in a rundown castle full of cruel maids. However, after a freak accident suddenly leaves them without a guardian, their father reappears, saying that now he wants them to live in the palace! Thrown into an unfamiliar world of royals, can the twins forgive their neglectful dad and make the most of their new life with him? Or will this world prove too dangerous for the two of them to survive?

17. Aidin

Alt Name: Aideen
Authors: 명랑, 휘드리안 (Story), 최주은 (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

Genres: Action, Drama, Josei, Romance, Tragedy, Manhwa, Webtoon, Age Transformation, Full Color, Nobility, Second Chance, Time Travel, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Aidin, the esteemed daughter of a duke, is the Emperor’s assassin and the leader of ‘Owl.’ For giving everything and serving her Lord faithfully, she was betrayed and sentenced to death by guillotine. Abandoned by her Lord, her life came to an end, yet the moment she opened her eyes again, she realized she had returned to a time when she was still only 17. In order to get her revenge, she decided to destroy Ferdi, a country that the Emperor cherished more than his life. "You are beautiful, Milady. Especially those red eyes of yours." The man who personally sent the order to have Aidin executed, the Prince from the enemy country, Diceon, unexpectedly began to interfere with her life! The story of Aidin, the woman who was abandoned by the Emperor and was given a second chance at life to get her revenge and to destroy her home country, now unfolds!

16. They Say I Was Born a King's Daughter

Alt Name: Wangui Ttallo Taeeonatdago Hamnida
Authors: Bi Chu (Story), I Jeya, Kim Legna, Magenta Black, Podost, Tim Linch (Art)
Year: 2016 - Present

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

Synopsis:

A murder victim is reborn, fully conscious of her past life, as a king’s unwanted daughter in a new world where despite the end of all wars and advancement of science, misogyny reigns.

15. Beatrice

Alt Name:
Authors: MaCherie (Story), Cierra (Art)
Year: 2019 - Present

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

Synopsis:

As the Kingdom of Elpasa fell before the blade of the Empire's greatest hero, in order to survive, Princess Beatrice assumed the guise of 'Chloe', a slave. But then, she caught the eye of that very same hero...

14. The Abandoned Empress

Alt Name: Beorim Badeun Hwangbi
Authors: Yuna (Story), iNA (Art)
Year: 2017 - 2021

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

Synopsis:

As proud daughter of House Monique, Aristia was raised to become the next empress of the Castina Empire. But with the appearance of a mysterious new girl, everything has fallen apart: the Emperor has turned his back, and Aristia’s miserable life as a lower queen is cut short by death. However a second chance to change her fate sees her reborn ‒to 7 years earlier! “Is this a dream or reality? Will my destiny repeat?”

13. Daughter of the Emperor

Alt Name: Hwangjeui Oedongttal
Authors: Yunsul (Story), RINO (Art)
Year: 2015 - Present

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

Synopsis:

Ariadna Lereg Ilestri Pre Agrigent. And so my life begins with this ridiculously long name, born to royalty and the center of attention — all because of one dangerous man; the veritably insane tyrant king, ruthless conqueror of ten empires, nightmare of all continents… and my father?! Will I be able to survive this maniac?

12. The Youngest Princess

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

Genres: Fantasy, Historical, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color

Synopsis:

Princess Enisha’s birth marks the start of the Hyperion Empire’s prophetic reign. With her unfathomably cute face and a ceaseless supply of loyal servants, life is pretty great for the baby princess. There’s just the small issue of her two psychotic-killer brothers and a war-hungry father who she must stop from driving the empire into ruin. Enisha’s got a lot on her plate, between the constant flood of assassins trying to kill her and those pesky memories of her past life. But she’s in no rush to return to being the powerful high mage of a magical kingdom. After all, being Hyperion’s one great hope certainly has its royal perks. It’s not easy being the empire’s beloved princess, but these subjects will just have to do.

11. This Villainess Wants a Divorce!

Alt Name: Yangpanso Juingongui Anaero Saranamgi
Authors: Abin, Nokki (Story), Abin (Art)
Year: 2018 - Present

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

Synopsis:

We all hate the greedy villains hell-bent on sabotage. Enter Carnelia Easter, the awful secondary villainess of the romance I’m reading, who trapped the prince in marriage at the behest of the evil empress. I didn’t shed a tear when her head’s lopped off, but now I’m Carnelia! I gotta play this smart and convince him to divorce me instead! Still, between the prince, the empress, the heroine, the second prince, my terrible health... this story’s getting unpredictable. Will I survive after all?

10. The Remarried Empress

Alt Name: Jaehon Hwanghu
Authors: Alpha Tart, Herelee (Story), Sumpul (Art)
Year: 2019 - Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Romance, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color, Remarriage, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

Navier Ellie Trovi was an empress perfect in every way -- intelligent, courageous, and socially adept. She was kind to her subjects and devoted to her husband. Navier was perfectly content to live the rest of her days as the wise empress of the Eastern Empire. That is, until her husband brought home a mistress and demanded a divorce. “I accept this divorce… And I request an approval of my remarriage.” In a shocking twist, Navier remarries another emperor and retains her title and childhood dream as empress. But just how did everything unfold?

9. 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, Romance, Shoujo, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Magic, Person in a Strange World, 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!

8. The Villainess is a Marionette

Alt Name:
Authors: Han Yi Rim (Story), Manggle (Art)
Year: 2020 - Present

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

Synopsis:

Cayena, the Imperial Princess, was known as the most beautiful woman in the Empire. She was a woman who knew nothing but evil and luxury. However, she was destined for ruin: she would be used as a chess piece by her younger brother to secure his throne and killed by her crazy husband. She had to change things before she became that Cayena.

7. Daddy, I Don’t Want to Marry!

Alt Name: Dad, I'm Not Getting Married
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage
Father, I Don't Want to Get Married!
Appa, Na I Gyeolhon An Hallaeyo!
Authors: Hong Hee Su (Story), CandleBambi, Roal (Art)
Year: 2021 - Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Manhwa, Webtoon, Arranged Marriage, Full Color, Nobility, Person in a Strange World, Based on a Web Novel

Synopsis:

I’m Jubelian? The daughter of the duke and the villainess of this novel? I managed to avoid my death with some previous knowledge about my life. Now, I should be able to live in peace! “I’m not going to marry a man unless he has everything. I want the most wealthy, famous, and competent man there is.” But my father tells me the Crown Prince who is known to be a lunatic is to be my husband! As an extraordinary measure, I couldn’t help but start a contract relationship with a handsome side character that looks better than the main one. “Why are you trying to avoid being engaged to the prince?” “He’s scary. I heard that he even kills his own entourage if he doesn’t like them.” A few days later, the prince sent a terrible letter to me. “I will not kill you.” Oh no, did I set up another death trap for myself?

6. I'll Be the Matriarch in This Life

Alt Name: Ibeon Saengeun Gajuga Doegetseumnida
Authors: Kim Roah (Story), Ant Studio, Gammon (Art)
Year: 2021 - Present

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

Synopsis:

Florentia was reincarnated as the illegitimate child of the richest family in the empire. She had thought that everything would go well in the future. But her father had passed away, her relatives left her at the doorsteps, and the honourable family she was so proud of was completely ruined…. But is this real? She drank a little (a lot) and was hit by a carriage. When she opened her eyes again, she was seven years old? Moreover, the Second Prince, who was the enemy of her family in her previous life is following her around like a dog!

5. I Tamed a Tyrant and Ran Away

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

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Romance, Manhwa, Webtoon, Age Transformation, Full Color, 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?"

4. Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp

Alt Name: Queen with a Scalpel
Surgeon Elise
Oegwauisa Elise
Authors: yuin (Story), Mini (Art)
Year: 2017 - 2021

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

Synopsis:

Dr. Song, the youngest professor at the leading College of Medicine in Korea, was a royal brat of a princess in her previous life. But just as she’s about to meet an untimely death over the ocean, she wakes up as Princess Elise once again?! Enlightened with the medical knowledge of a master surgeon, is this her chance to mend her past relationships and heal an ailing empire, or is fate sealed to repeat itself?

3. Your Throne

Alt Name: Haruman Nega Doego Sipeo
Authors: Sam
Year: 2020 - Present

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Josei, Mystery, Romance, Horror, Manhwa, Webtoon, Body Swapping, Full Color, Historical, Psychological, Based on a Doujinshi

Synopsis:

Tensions are brewing under the seemingly calm surface of the Vasilios Empire, a kingdom ruled by the Imperial Family and the Temple. Lady Medea Solon has lost her place next to Crown Prince Eros, but resolves to do whatever it will take to win back what's rightfully hers. Will she reclaim her throne?

2. When the Evil Girl Loves

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

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Harem, Josei, Romance, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, 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.

1. Who Made Me a Princess

Alt Name: Eoneu Nal Gongjuga Doeeo Beoryeotda
Authors: Plutus (Story), Spoon (Art)
Year: 2017 - Present

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Manhwa, Webtoon, Full Color, Isekai, Person in a Strange World, Reincarnation, 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?!