The revenge genre is widely loved in Manhwa for its portrayal of character transformation from abused, weak individuals, to bold and ruthless avengers, often demolishing their tormentors in the process. However, what adds an intriguing factor to the genre is when these same characters evolve into complex villains or villainesses, which intrigues the readers as they embrace their dark era, fiercely protecting themselves and those around them.
Furthermore, the genre excels in building up the anticipation for unmasking the true nature of the adored and masqueraded antagonist, asthe Manhwa leadsexpose their wicked side to readers. This genre’s appeal is that it discusses various themes, including romance, politics, murder, betrayal, honor, money, freedom, tragedy, power, and abuse, offering readers a diversity of narratives to explore in the Manhwa realm.
Updated on July 14, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:In revenge Manhwas, readers often struggle to consistently sympathize with or fully support a character’s motives for revenge. Some reasons may seem vague, petty, or even unnecessary to certain readers, leading to fandom conflicts. While some may find the motives justified and compelling, others may see them as inadequate or exaggerated, creating a rift in the Manhwa fanbase and sparking debates over the character’s actions and the story’s direction. This article has been updated to include more options that people can check if they’re seeking well-written revenge Manhwas.
Jul 05, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025
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7.83
InThe Villainess Turns the Hourglass,Aria Roscentewho was unjustly portrayed as a villainess, is killed by her stepsister, Mielle’s schemes. Before facing death, she learns of Mielle’s manipulation and desperately prays to go back in time and make her sibling regret her deceitful schemes.
After being given a second chance at life by a mysterious hourglass,the blonde woman vows to fix her past mistakesand seek justice for herself. Driven by revenge, she is determined to make her tormentor suffer, ensuring the antagonist regrets messing with her. Through her journey, Aria kept learning and developing herself without relying on anyone but herself to achieve the true vengeance inThe Villainess Turns The Hourglass.
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8.20
InYour Throne,Lady Medea Solonis after the title of princess of the Vasilios Empire by any means necessary. However, when the crown prince chooses another, her aspirations become shattered. Fueled by revenge, she makes it her life’s purpose to destroy Psyche Callista’s reputation, the naive girl who becomes the target of Medea’s relentless abuse.
One day, Psyche wakes up in Medea’s body. She soon learns that this body swap was the result of Medea’s desperate prayer to become an empress. Now, Medea possesses Psyche’s appearance, title, and the “favor” of the crown prince. However, both females soon realize that their perspective of each other’s life is not what it seems. Then they slowly start to grow closer as they learn each other’s difficulties and admit their wrongdoings towards one another.
7.14
Artezia “Tia” Rosanwas once the doll of the tyrant, Laurence Rosan, andthe Manhwa’s villainesswho orchestrated the empire’s downfall. Later on, she found herself on the brink of death after her half-brother’s betrayal. While she’s imprisoned, Cedric saves her and desperately seeks Artezia’s help. Tragically, Laurence’s extreme orders to sever her arms and tongue prevent her from aiding him, so she casts a forbidden spell to reverse time, vowing to help him overthrow her own family off the throne, regardless of the sacrifices.
In her second timeline, Tia is a formidable force, armed with competence, ruthlessness, and wicked cleverness, as she plots vengeance against those who betrayed her. As her schemes unfold, she slowly torments her betrayers while protecting all her loved ones. Her dynamic with Cedric is among the greenest flags ofrelationships in the Manhwa realm. Both leads treat each other with mutual respect and never force their opinion on the other despite their different points of view. Moreover,The Villainess Lives Againdelves deep into the political theme, so it offers a complex narrative centered on the ruthless pursuit of the power of the throne.
May 26, 2025 to Jul 18, 2025
6.66
After discovering her family and husband’s deception,Han Ijugets granted a second chance at life. She then finds herself back in the past before her marriage to Jeong Sehyeok inPerfect Marriage Revenge. Determined to get back what was taken from her, she forms an alliance with Doguk, who helps her every step of the way with no hesitation.Doguk is the main piecein her revenge plot, as he is her half-sister’s one and only crush.
Together, they embark on a mission to expose the truth behind Iju’s suffering and traumas, confronting the tormentors as they uncover the family’s hidden dark secrets along the way.
Jun 27, 2025 to Jun 22, 2025
7.63
Marry My Husbandis aboutJiwonwho realizes her whole life was a lie after catching her cheating husband’s infidelity with her best friend. After getting killed by them andtime-traveling to the past, she decides to entangle them together and gives them the ill fate they will cause her in the future.
Marry My Husband and Perfect Marriage RevengeManhwas has a Kdrama adaptation.
Jiwon’s revenge plan is one of a kind and refreshing and her way of achieving it is so satisfying. As she intertwines the supposed loving and caring boyfriend and best friend, she reveals their rotten cores to everyone without using shady and unethical methods.
7.04
InThe Taming of the Tyrant,Charlize Ronanis determined to destroy the empirethat once used her as a mere tool in her previous life. Reborn with another chance at life, she decides to use the 13th prince, Dylan Blade, to mask her true motives.
Charlize teaches Dylan how to seize the throne not through honor, but as a ruthless and unhinged tyrant who is willing to eliminate anything and anyone who stands in their way. As the days pass and the two spend more time together, they scheme and plan the empire’s downfall alongside allies that they form along the way. However, as time passes, Dylan’s obsession with Charlize intensifies, transforming their relationship into a toxic and consuming bond.
7.05
I Shall Kill that Sweet Devildescribes the trauma and hardshipChloe Garnacheendures as aclueless and innocent child. Throughout her lifetime, she suffers abuse from her family, and her so-called “savior,” who rescues her only to transform her into a toy to eliminate his brother. He manipulates the naive girl emotionally and physically and makes her believe that she is unworthy of anyone’s love but his.
After helping him claim the throne, she receives a poison bottle from the empress, who tells her to end her miserable life because her husband no longer needs her. Chloe gladly accepts the bottle, since she has already lost everything dear to her, including her child, because of this greedy man. However, as she gets reborn, she is determined not to fall for her past tormentor’s lies and to avenge her baby’s death by ending his very own life. Along the way, she learns how to deal with her trauma by changing her perspective on love, self-worth, and romantic relationships.
8.23
Even thoughFirentia Lombardiwas bullied by her cousins for being born half-commoner, she is set to restore the glory and reputation of the Lombardi family. In her first life, following her grandfather’s death, she gets kicked out by her cousins, whodrive the family’s wealth and heritagethrough the mud. Firentia gets hit by a horse carriage and wakes up eighteen years before the incident.
Tia is clever, strong, and manipulative, so she comprehends the abilities of a seven-year-old and stays within that range as she masterfully directs the grown-ups to do the things that need to be done. To preserve the family’s name, she decides to snatch her cousins’ titles to preserve the Lombardi’s glory and prove her worth to everyone who looks down on her.
