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Top 20 Josei manga you should read right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Eojjeodaboni Cheonsaengyeonbun
- 19. Angnyeoraseo Pyeonhago Joeundeyo
- 18. Cheating Men Must Die
- 17. The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway
- 16. Heunhan Binguimurin Jul Aratda
- 15. Bugbu Gongjagnim-eul Yuhoghagessseubnida
- 14. Alice Sherlock: Ruby-iro No Seiun
- 13. Kal Kkeute Ipsul
- 12. Ibyangttal Yeoka-rol Jinachige Jalhaebeoryeotda
- 11. Angnyeoui Mungujeome Oji Maseyo!
- 10. Age of Arrogance
- 9. My Mom Got a Contract Marriage
- 8. Helmut (Kim Nan Sae)
- 7. Akdang Nampyeongwa Ihonharyeoneunde, Aiga Saenggyeotda
- 6. Eonni, Ibeon Saengen Naega Wangbiya
- 5. The Villainess's Road to Revenge
- 4. Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
- 3. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo
- 2. geug-aghan geudaeleul salligiwihae
- 1. Sajangnimui Teukbyeoljisi
20. 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
19. 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?
18. 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
17. 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
16. 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
15. 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 is currently publishing and has 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
14. 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
13. Kal Kkeute Ipsul
Arne is the strongest knight in the empire, known as the Empire's Mad Dog. Despite that, her parents’ incessant pestering finally forced her into marriage. “If don't like your husband, you may divorce him and return home.”
But no one told her that her husband would be this handsome!
“I’m just worried that you might break like glass.”
But why does her new husband insist on treating her like fragile porcelain?
Arne, who’s actually not weak at all, and her obsessively doting husband Kassian, together in a precarious romance where misunderstandings pile on one after another.
Lips Upon a Sword's Edge is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Lips on the Tip of a Knife, 刀尖之吻, Les lèvres au bout de la lame, จุมพิตปลายคมดาบ
12. 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
11. 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!
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. Akdang Nampyeongwa Ihonharyeoneunde, Aiga Saenggyeotda
After losing her parents at an early age, noble lady Elissa Lohengrin is brought into the powerful House Rubelin by the duke so that she can marry his grandson, Richard. However, having read this story in her past life, Elissa knows Richard is destined to murder her! To avoid this, Elissa makes a deal with Richard to divorce when they become adults. But as she plans for her future single life, Richard's feelings begin to grow, and a whirlwind of events begins that pulls Elissa closer to danger.
Elissa's Whirlwind Marriage is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I Am Trying to Divorce My Villainous Husband, but We Have a Child, ตั้งใจจะหย่ากับสามีตัวร้าย แต่ฉันดันท้องขึ้นมาซะแล้ว, 意外懷上反派丈夫的孩子
6. 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
5. The Villainess's Road to Revenge
To support the family after her father's untimely death, Milvia sacrifices her life force to make gold using the forbidden practice of alchemy. But after being accused of trying to kill her stepsister, Relliana, she is sentenced to death. Just before taking her last breath, Milvia realizes she's been betrayed by her own family and is mysteriously given a second chance at life. Now, with the help of a knight named Deus, she's determined to get revenge, but things are not as simple as they seem...
- MU
The Villainess's Road to Revenge is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: How Can a Time-Limited Evil Gain Her Vengeance?
4. Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won't give up her old life without a fight...and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another...?
Nina the Starry Bride is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 星降る王国のニナ, Hoshifuru Oukoku no Nina
3. Yeobo, Na Paeopalgeyo
Although Baroness Cassia is on her deathbed, she’s relieved that it means she’s finally free from her loveless marriage to her mercenary husband, Zester. Oh, how she regrets her tireless efforts to keep his territory afloat! If only she had taken more time for herself. Her wish becomes reality when Cassia wakes up to find herself ten years back in the past. With this second chance, she’s determined to live a stress-free life. But can Cassia find the courage to rebel against Zester? Or is she doomed to repeat her nightmare of a past life?
Baroness Goes on Strike is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Honey, I'm Going on Strike, あなた！私、ストライキします, Anata! Watashi, Strike Shimasu, ที่รักคะ ชาตินี้ฉันจะไม่ทำงาน
2. geug-aghan geudaeleul salligiwihae
Empress Niobe Roden, the precious Blue Rose of the Rustan Empire, is in love with another man--the one to save her from her tyrant husband. She patiently waits for her lover Eloi, but all that returns is the news that the Emperor has beheaded him. Hopeless in her own imprisonment, Niobe ends her life only to be returned to the past–exactly two years before her marriage with Valon. With the second chance at life, Niobe is determined to conceal and protect her true love.
A Second Chance at Saving You is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: geug-aghan geudaeleul salligiwihae
1. Sajangnimui Teukbyeoljisi
Soohyeon’s dreams of prosperity fall short of reality when he finds himself working as a secretary with an average salary. On top of that, his boss is Choi Jungwoo, nicknamed “Satan” due to her unyielding personality. One day, she requests something unexpected: she asks him to marry her. Just as he’s about to resign, she hands him a contract with conditions he can’t resist. If he marries her for one year, he’ll have all the money he needs to give his parents a better life. But… can he do it?
Source: Tapas
My Boss's Special Request is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The President's Special Instructions
