I Woke Up as the Villain

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NOTE: I made this interest stack when there was literally only 5 manhwa that could qualify since webtoons weren't allowed in the database unless a physical copy existed. Now that the webtoon database has been expanded, this list needs a refining/retuning aka I have to read all the manhwa listed on here to make sure it actually fits the SL-like vibes I'm looking for. Oof. Expect snail-pace changes to the list and please, dear god, feel free to make your own LitRPG interest stack.

Thanks to berreJona for suggesting Taming Master/Level Up With the Gods/The Player Who Can't Level Up

Thanks to Aaduu for suggesting ~10 of the items on this page (I do not think anyone wants to hear me list all of them).

If you have any suggestions for this list (adding/removing), just send me a DM. I'm on-and-off active on this site so I might get back to you late but your reply will be read and your suggestions are taken into consideration. Please note that the max number of items is 50.

From action fantsy, romance, isekai, and thriller, they’re all in here. Some are manhwa I’ve lost track of and had to restart recently so it’s definitely been very fun to make this list. There aren’t in any sure order like always! Enjoy! (Currently adding explanations!)

These are all manhwa that I'm either reading or have read and enjoyed and thus, recommend to people looking for something to read. Also good for those who may have just decided to try manhwa for the first time or who are fairly new to it.

Manga, manhwa or manhua with bromance or BL subtext.

Manhwa that are not on MAL:
SKT+ / SKT Plus / Swallow Knights Tales. Plus (2008, print manhwa, not translated into English)
SKT Official Comics / Swallow Knights Tales. Official Comics (2011, print manhwa, not translated into English)
Black Haze (2012, webtoon)
The Dragon Master (2014, webtoon)
The Editor Is the Novel’s Extra (webtoon, announcement)
Ex Rank Supporting Role’s Replay in a Prestigious School (webtoon, announcement)
The Bizarre Story of Banwoldang (webtoon, announcement)
All Your Skills Are Mine (webtoon, announcement)
Black Haze (2025, webtoon, announcement)

Keyword: bromance, BL subtext, non-BL, male-friendship, fujobait, fujo-bait, gay-bait, queer-bait, queerbaiting, queercoded, queer coding, ship, ambiguous ambiance, yaoi, shonen-ai, shounen-ai, danmei, BL, boys love, gay, fujoshi, fudanshi, ikemen, bishounen, pretty boys, borderline BL, subtle BL, BL vibes, light shounen ai, it's not BL, shounen-ai undertones, shounen-ai subtext, shounen-ai elements, shounen-ai hints, yaoi undertones, yaoi subtext, yaoi elements, yaoi hints, yaoi subtext in shounen, homoerotic undertones.

Shounen and seinen manhwa based on Korean genre print novels, electronic novels, or web novels.

In South Korea, the "Japanese" division of novels and comics into shounen, shoujo, etc. is an uncommon, but English translators and readers often divide Korean novels and comics into shounen, shoujo, etc. This list is based on information from Baka-Updates Manga.

Part 2 on https://myanimelist.net/stacks/43566

entertaining (random) manhwas to read
these manhwas will keep you entertained if you are bored and the list contains manhwas of various genre so you can try the one you like :)
*contains trash and masterpiece

just a selection of series with MCs who can see stats

- random order -

A list of Manhwas that have “villain” (or something similar to it) in the title.
*There is a separate stack for “villainess”.
**This includes only the top 50 read “villain” title Manhwas.

A list of Manhwas that finished in June 2023.


Updated: 10/30/2024

𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎 | 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙎𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 | 𝙑𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙁𝙄𝙇𝙀 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙀
Manhwa where the MC reincarnates.
Good art, full color, webtoon style. (MIXED + Power fantasy manhwa with overpowered main character)

“Recommended Manhwa”
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Not included in MAL Database:
+ Ranker’s Return
+ The Beginning After the End
+ Reborn as the Enemy Prince