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Top 20 Josei manga you should read right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Cheating Men Must Die
- 19. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 18. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
- 17. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
- 16. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
- 15. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
- 14. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
- 13. Janice
- 12. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 11. How to Hide the Emperor's Child
- 10. Couple Breaker
- 9. Bugbu Gongjagnim-eul Yuhoghagessseubnida
- 8. A Business Proposal
- 7. Age of Arrogance
- 6. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
- 5. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
- 4. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
- 3. How to Use an Angel
- 2. Gyeolhoneun Sayanghapnida
- 1. Hugung Scandal
20. Cheating Men Must Die
One moment oppressing scum yields a moment of satisfaction. Continuously oppressing scum yields continuous satisfaction. Our female main lead, Su Lüxia is bound to the Second Female Lead Counterattack System and transmigrates to several small worlds. Using elaborate means, she beats up countless cheating bastards and bitches. Su Lüxia: "Only a cheating bastard's tears of remorse, and the pained moans of a bitch unable to get what she wants bring me solace." System: "Has my host tapped into her humanity today? Nope."
Cheating Men Must Die is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cheating Men Must Die
19. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
‘How long have I been laying down at home…?’ Han Jia, who is turning 32 this year (she’s a freelancer who still doesn’t have a full-time job/jobless), suffers because of the pressure given by people around her that keep telling her to get married. Around the same time, Jin Mincheol, her childhood friend who came to Jia’s hometown for holiday, is having the same problem. Then, the two people got married just like that. Now that they have married….. ‘Huh? We match each other more than i thought?’
Source: MU
Maybe Meant to Be is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Accidentally Heavenly Match, Match Made in Heaven by Chance
18. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
Of course it would be like this, I’m not the main character in my new life either. Even though I knew that I was just the Villainess in this cliche story who dies at the hands of her husband at the end, I thought I could make it work as a new opportunity to live a new life after having an unjust death before, ¡Or at least that was until I realized that I might can’t get out of the flow of the original storyline!. But if I’m going to die just like the original Villainess, ¡Then I’ll at least give a kiss to my extremely handsome husband!.He’s going to learn how to treat me right despite being the “Flower like snake woman of the Rigelhof family that he thinks I am”, And who knows? Since I’m the one in this body… maybe the plot of the story could actually change?
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Thought It Was a Common Isekai Story, I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration
17. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
Helmut was a child who had been abandoned in the Demonic Beast Forest at birth.
Raised by Demonic Beasts, the first human that he met was the Sword Saint Darien.
Little did Helmut know that the chance encounter would soon shake the foundation of his fate…
“Grow stronger If you want to get out of here.”
The boy who’d lived like a beast was thrown into the human world!
He possessed overwhelming swordsmanship, outstanding looks and sharp intelligence, but there was one thing he lacked: humanity.
I am no longer a prey. I am now a predator!
Helmut (Kim Nan Sae) is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Helmut (Honyo), Helmut: The Forsaken Child
16. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
Lilyca is a poor girl who used to spend every day with her alcoholic mother.
However, one day...
"Kyaa, it's hot! No!"
Her mother woke up screaming and nonsensically asked, "Lily, you're alive! Have you gotten younger?"
"What's the date?"
She'd lost her mind!
"This can't be... I've come back!"
She started spouting more puzzling things, even going so far as to say, "We need to go to the Imperial Ball and meet the Emperor!"
Lilyca began to worry that something had gone wrong with her Mother's head...
My Mom Got a Contract Marriage is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: My Mother Gets Married Again, My Mother Got Married By Contract
15. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
Do-Hee lived as a pushover, died miserably, and was reborn in a novel as a notorious villainess. But it turns out that her new life is not without its perks, as Deborah Seymour is also the richest villain alive. Now, all that's left for her to do is lay low and enjoy her carefree lifestyle... if not for the fact that Deborah is fated to be sent to a monastery! Will this ex-doormat find a way to avoid yet another tragic ending, or will the challenges of being a villainess be too much for her?
The Perks of Being a Villainess is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: What's Wrong with Being the Villainess?, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?, 當個惡女輕鬆又愉快, เป็นนางร้ายก็สบายดีนะคะ, What's Wrong With Being the Villainess?, 因为是恶女所以很舒服, 当恶女很舒服很好啊？, Isn’t Being A Wicked Woman Much Better?
14. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
When six-year-old Inés laid eyes on the handsome heir to House Escalante, she promptly made the boy her fiancé. Since noble men are all the same, she figured she might as well choose a pretty one. But Lord Cárcel isn't ready for this sort of commitment just yet, and he spends the next decade and a half avoiding the marriage at all costs! Luckily, that's no trouble for Inés, as this marriage failing is exactly what she wants. In fact, he has her blessing to sow his wild oats as long as he stays out of her business. Unfortunately, being a playboy isn't as fun when your fiancée gives you permission. And doesn't this mean she's cheating on him too? Now, Cárcel is determined to change Inés' mind about him and prove he can be the husband she's always wanted.
The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: El Anillo Roto: Este matrimonio fracasará de todos modos, This Marriage Is Bound to Sink Anyway, 反正这段婚姻注定失败
13. Janice
Left bitter and jaded after being betrayed by her fellow operatives, former agent Zero is reborn as Zenith, the daughter of a count in the Tioren Empire. Despite her disdain for aristocratic life, she does her best to attend school as a noble lady. But when a mysterious tragedy befalls a classmate and sets off a chain of misfortune, Zenith abandons her usual indifference to protect her friends. As her cold heart softens, Zenith may start to realize just how dangerous loving someone can be...
Zenith is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Zénith.0, 伯爵令嬢ゼニス, 特務貴族珍妮絲, 珍妮丝：贵族小姐的法则
12. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
“A useless thing like you has no value in our family. Take this money and leave immediately!” “Yes! Goodbye!” She became the incompetent villainess who commits wrongdoings in order to earn the love of her fiance, the male lead. Her reputation was already at rock bottom and the main characters, who can’t live without each other, are having an affair. “Getting kicked out and receiving money is good enough!” So after she was kicked out, she set up a stationery store in front of a school. She reminisces of snacks, beer candy, and even bubbles! Just you wait, kids! But… somehow her young customers are a little weird? “I’ll find you a handsome and modest man, and not someone who has an affair like my brother!” “Ha, then what about my brother, the crown prince?” The great magic swordsman, the next crown prince, the villainous tower master, and finally, the hidden villain...
Source: NU
Please Don't Come to the Villainess' Stationery Store! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Please Don't Come to the Evil Lady's Stationery Store!
11. How to Hide the Emperor's Child
“You never loved me anyway, did you?” The marriage that Astell had been waiting for all her life came to an end in one day. She wanted to be Kaizen's wife since she was 10 years old, but all she had left was the stigma of being an empress. Astell wanted to leave. "Yes, yes, I didn't love you," Astell lied one last time to the man who was the reason for living, to the man who had been her husband for a day, so she thought she would never have any contact with him again, however... "I... I think you're pregnant?” Six years later, Astell, reunited with Kaizen, lied to him again in order to protect her child. “Who… who is that boy?” “He’s my nephew.”
Source: MU
How to Hide the Emperor's Child is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: How to Hide the Emperor's Child
10. Couple Breaker
The Couple Breaker
Couple Breaker is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Couple Breaker
9. Bugbu Gongjagnim-eul Yuhoghagessseubnida
Selena, the top star that had the entire world’s attention, was suddenly warped to Northern Duke’s land during an accident while filming. Kalcion, the Northern Duke that saved her from the infernal beasts, offers Selena a chance to go back home in return for collecting information in various social circles by pretending to be his lover. Selena quickly accepts Kalcion’s offer, but… “Why in the world can’t you do this!?” “Don’t you think that the answer to that should be obvious to you, the actress, not to me, the duke?” There was a critical problem. The Northern Duke’s acting skills are horrible! “…Let’s change the plan. I’ll seduce you instead.”
Source: NU
Charming the Duke of the North has finished publishing and it has 91 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Seduced the Northern Duke, I Will Seduce the Northern Duke, I'll Seduce the Northern Duke, Je vais séduire le Duc du Nord, Kế Hoạch Là Quyến Rũ Công Tước Phương Bắc, Seducire al duque del norte, Я соблазню северного герцога, Я спокусила північного герцога, 北部公爵を誘惑します, 诱惑北部公爵
8. A Business Proposal
Ha-ri made a deal—go on one blind date for her BFF and pretend to be a super-vixen to end all of her unwanted marriage set-ups! Unfortunately, instead of easy money, Ha-ri’s got a headache. Her date is Taemu, her company’s hot new CEO, and he’s got his own plans to get his family to back off by marrying whoever shows up on the date. Should Ha-ri accept his proposal to keep playing pretend? Nothing could go wrong with lying about your real identity while dating the boss... right??
A Business Proposal has finished publishing and it has 124 Chapters. It is also Known as: お見合い相手はうちのボス, Love Is Misfortune, 我和总裁相了个亲, I Got a Date with the President, The Office Blind Date
7. Age of Arrogance
The lord of Pervaz, who led the 28-year war to victory, Asha Pervaz.
For Pervaz, who was devastated by the long war, Asha heads to the imperial family to receive the victory reward promised by the emperor. However, the only reward that came back was the "right to choose a marriage partner."
As the best choice, Asha pointed out the Duke of Carlisle Haven, the first prince who had recently been deprived of the title of crown prince. If she was refused, she intended to receive compensation from the emperor...
"Marquise Perbaz. I will accept your marriage proposal."
Contrary to expectations, the Duke of Carlisle accepted Asha's choice. Promising tremendous support for Pervaz...!
Age of Arrogance is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: City of Arrogance, The Age of Arrogance, The Era of Pride, अहङ्कारको युग, ยุคแห่งความโอหัง, 傲慢的时代
6. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
Transmigrating into the main character of your favorite book sounds like a dream come true, but knowing Viola Vellatoux grows to be disappointed in her ending, Arin Han sets out to rewrite the story. However, her adoptive family will not hesitate to assassinate one another in their fight for control. The new Viola needs to use her wits to convince everyone that she has what it takes while remaining true to her goal. Further complicating her schemes, the male lead looks eerily familiar and has a strange effect on her when she gets too close.
The Unintentionally Ideal Adopted Daughter is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Played the Role of the Adopted Daughter Too Well, 過度稱職的養女, 完美演绎养女角色, 过分扮演了领养女儿的角色, ฉันเล่นบทลูกสาวบุญธรรมได้ดีเกินไปซะแล้ว
5. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
In a world where animal people and humans cohabit with each other, Chief Constable Alice Sherlock is just a cowardly police officer. But one day, a strange turn event roped her into a robbery that is far more complex than it first seemed.
Published as a digital doujin manga.
Alice Sherlock: The Rubious Nebula has finished publishing and it has Chapters. It is also Known as: アリス・シャーロック：ルビー色の星雲, Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
4. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
Her fiance, her sister, and her parents. Ariadne returns 14 years from the past, the day she was cast aside by everyone. "Shit! I am trying to court you right now!" From her fiance, who acted much different than he did in the past, "Don't cry, Ariadne. Don't you know how pretty you are to me?" to the kind Prince, who fell for her at first sight. This time, she will get revenge on everyone and become Queen.
Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Sister, I Am the Queen in This Life, Nesta Vida, eu serei a Rainha, In This Life, I’ve Become The Queen
3. How to Use an Angel
A bunch of thugs holding a demonic invocation have kidnapped Kiom to use as their sacrificial offering. Just as she’s about to be attacked, though, the wall before her crumbles, giving way to a tall, glowing figure. The newcomer is more handsome than anyone could dream of, so pretty-faced that he seems angelic, in fact. Kiom is relieved to be rescued, but the guy seems to have mistaken her for someone else. He calls her by a strange name, and pulls out a…sword?! Will Kiom get out of this alive?
How to Use an Angel is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Angel's Use, 被天使盯上的惡魔
2. Gyeolhoneun Sayanghapnida
With a handsome fiancé and a career at a fashion magazine, Jung Dana just about has it all. In order to clinch a promotion, she just needs to get star photographer Park Jihan to do a shoot. Dana manages to convince him, but after the shoot, Jihan disappears and Dana is brutally dumped by her fiancé. Dana bitterly swears off dating, but when she and Jihan run into each other four years later, sparks start flying. Can the two of them overcome their past trauma and find a safe haven in each other?
Marriage? No Thanks! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Refuse to Marry You, 我只心动不结婚, 結婚なんてお断りよ
1. Hugung Scandal
Victimized by her little sister's trick, Hwa-Yeong heads to the imperial palace to participate in the crown princess selection process. Now she'll have to put up with… six months of palace stay?! No way! As a last resort, Hwa-Yeong tries to do everything wrong to get disqualified and sent home early but instead finds herself in the royals' favor. What's worse, coincidence keeps bringing Shin-Yeong, the Crown Prince, in her way, and now things are becoming more intense and personal for both of them. "You wish to get kicked out now? I'll do everything in my power to see the opposite happen!" Will Hwa-Yeong see her way through these obstacles and return home before six months?
The Crown Princess Scandal is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 後宮スキャンダル, Concubine Scandal
