If you loved Yeojuingongui Oppareul Jikineun Bangbeop, chances are you'll really enjoy Villains Are Destined to Die, Your Throne and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Psychological, Romance, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.
1. Villains Are Destined to Die
Synonyms: Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess , The Villain's Ending Is Death , Seule la mort attend la Vilaine
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance | 83/100 |
This game’s got me obsessed! It’s like it’s taken over my life... wait—HARD MODE ACTIVATED. No-no-no-no-no! It has literally taken me and thrown me into the part of Penelope Eckhart. Love is easy as the heroine, but as the hated villainess, I’m trying very hard not to die… at the hands of my brothers… the prince… a fork… every possible ending is death! This world is stacked against me, but can my wits and insider game knowledge score the affection of these male characters? Or the reset button???(Source: Tapas)
2. Your Throne
Synonyms: La Duchesse Déchue, I Want to Be You, Just for a Day, ชิงชีวิตพลิกลิขิตชะตา
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance, Thriller | 79/100 |
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? (Source: WEBTOONS)
3. The Villainess is a Marionette
Synonyms: The Villainess Is a Marionette, Agnyeoneun Malioneteu, 恶女是提线木偶
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 112 | 75/100 |
I woke up as Kayena Hill, the novel's villainess, praised as the greatest beauty in the empire. Who knew that her story would catch my attention because I was her in my past life? Destined for terrible ends, I've died twice—but I refuse to die a third time as a pawn in someone else's scheme. I’m no longer the vain and naïve princess. Now that I know how the story will unfold, I’ll turn the tables around and have everyone dancing to my tune. This time, I’ll be the one pulling the strings.(Source: Tapas) Note: Chapter count includes prologue.
4. The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
Synonyms: The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass, La villana retrocede el reloj de arena, 反派女主的时间沙漏
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance | 125 | 78/100 |
Aria Roscent mercilessly bullied her stepsister Mielle and paid the ultimate price for her misdeeds—but not before Mielle revealed that she’d manipulated Aria into harassing Mielle in the first place! Instead of dying, Aria is sent back in time and gifted a strange hourglass with mysterious powers. Now, Aria’s just got one goal: to embrace her role of villainess and utterly destroy Mielle’s life! (Source: Yen Press)
5. The Taming of the Tyrant
Synonyms: I Tamed a Tyrant and Ran Away, ฉันลวงทรราชให้ภักดีแล้วหนีจาก
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 133 | 71/100 |
All Charlize Ronan ever wanted was to bring honor to her family. But instead, she is forced into becoming a “living sword” -- a mere tool for the emperors. It is from this hell that she prays for justice… and awakens in her former body. Now, determined to tear down this horrible empire, Charlize seeks out the young prince, Dylan Blade. She will put him on the throne, not as an honorable ruler, but as a tyrant. It is time for Charlize to tame the one who will bring forth her revenge. (Source: Tapas)
6. Solitary Lady
Synonyms: Untouchable Lady , เลดี้ผู้ห้ามแตะต้อง , 無法親近的千金
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 125 | 72/100 |
Noblewoman Hillis Inoadenn has had many lives so far (seven, to be exact) but she has always been regarded the same in all of them: meek, submissive, and a pest. But in her eighth resurrection, she no longer bends to the nobles that encircle her, nor does she continue to live in the shadows of her wicked brother and half-sister. With a sacred power passed down from her lineage and the title of Family Head, she sets out for revenge and to change the grave destiny that awaits her. (Source: Tapas)
7. Queen in the Shadows
Synonyms: Shadow Queen, 影の皇妃, ใต้เงาแค้นจักรพรรดินี
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 60 | 70/100 |
This is not a fairytale. No, this is a story of what lurks beyond the “happily ever after.” Once upon a time, Elena assumed the role of Princess Veronica, married the crown prince, and lived happily... until her dutiful knight plunged his sword into her back and the true Veronica stepped out of the darkness. Now, Elena finds herself at the beginning of her cautionary tale. However, this time she intends to do more than play the star of the show. This time, Elena will direct the downfall of everyone who played a part in wronging her. (Source: Tapas)
8. The Villainess Tames The Beast
Synonyms: The Beast Tamed by the Villainess, The Beast Tamed by the Evil Woman, พันธนาการรักนางมารร้าย
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 66/100 |
Written as the villainess, Ilyana Glayne finds a noble boy named Magnus and tames him, causing him to lose his identity and become her submissive “beast.” While reading this story, a fan emails the author to inquire about the plot. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds she has become Ilyana herself! Disgusted by Ilyana’s actions, she vows to free Magnus from his beastly existence. But when Magnus steals a kiss from her, Ilyana realizes she may have changed the plot more than she wanted! (Source: Tapas)
9. Revolutionary Princess Eve
Synonyms: The Princess Imprints the Traitor, ย้อนเวลาประทับรักจอมกบฏ
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 75/100 |
Princess Evienrose, despite advocating fiercely for the rights of the homunculi rebels, now awaits death at their hands… that is until she is poisoned by her own sister! Awakening eight years in the past, Eve now has one goal: become the Empress and liberate the homunculi to stop the rebellion from ever happening! To do this, she appoints the rebel king himself, Mikaelis Agnito, as her personal knight. But with Eve’s scheming sisters standing in the way, the fight for the crown is on, and the fate of the Hadelamid empire rests in her hands! (Source: Tapas)
10. Villains Behind the Curtains
Synonyms: I Lost the Leash of the Yandere Male Lead, 親手放走幕後黑手, เมื่อฉันทำสายจูงตัวร้ายหลุดมือ
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fantasy, Psychological, Romance | 83 | 60/100 |
She has long lashes, radiant crimson eyes, and silver hair like an angel’s... but she’s no angel—she’s the villainess Syriana Malforte... and I’ve been isekaied into her body! The House of Malforte has many gifted mages, but none at the level of Duke Azester. My evil mother brainwashed him into falling in love with me, and I coldly used him until his final breath. But with this second chance, I vow to set him free and return him to a sound state of mind. But how? And my heart aches to know… will Az still love me once he’s free? (Source: Tapas)
11. The Crimson Lady
Synonyms: 無限輪迴後成了殺人魔
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance | 68/100 |
Karen Heyer thought that a happy ending with the male lead, Raymond Sayerteth, would help her escape the romance novel she had entered. Unfortunately, fate had other plans. Karen soon discovers that regardless of how the story ends, she always dies tragically and returns to when she was 17. After being forced to relive the story for 117 years, Karen's sanity finally reaches a breaking point... as she decides to change her destiny by killing everyone who has wronged her. (Source: Tapas)
12. I Failed to Oust the Villain!
Synonyms: Failed to Abandon the Villain, I Failed To Throw The Villain Away, วายร้ายผู้นั้นที่ฉันไม่อาจตีจาก
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance | 70/100 |
Reborn as the daughter of a count she read about in a novel, Lady Valeta knows the story ends in tragedy at the hands of her lowly house pet, Reinhart. Having never wanted him in the first place, Valeta tries but fails to oust him from her house. But when Reinhart’s powerful magic is awakened one day, he kills all those around her, and it is now Valeta who is at his mercy. Though the tables have turned, Reinhart can't shake his attachment for Valeta. He lets her live, but only within his grasp. (Source: Tapas)
13. Author of My Own Destiny
Synonyms: I Became the Wife of the Male Lead, Autrice de ma déstinée, ラスボスの私が主人公の妻になりました
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 132 | 76/100 |
Evil mage Fiona Green was destined to die at the hands of the protagonist couple in “The Emperor and the Saint.” That is, until the story’s author became Fiona herself! Though mistreated, cast out by her pompous family and thrown into the battle at Heylon, Fiona is determined to use her magic for good. But things take a rather unexpected turn when she rescues the male lead, Siegren, turning him from foe to friend… Will she successfully rewrite her fate without changing the story’s happy ending? (Source: Tapas)
14. The Villainess's Maker
Synonyms: The villainess and her creator, Agnyeo Meikeo, Villainess Maker
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 72 | 67/100 |
Yoon Haneul has always been a pushover, someone who would never say no. Then one day, she opens her eyes and realizes that she has become Aila Mertensia, the antagonist of a novel she had written ten years ago. Haneul is content to live the life of a rich couch potato and binge-read novels. But to her dismay, she soon finds herself stuck in a time loop where her day repeats endlessly, and the only way to escape the loop is to act like Aila Mertensia! Haneul doesn’t know the first thing about acting like a villainess. Luckily for her, a mysterious warlock by the name of Killian offers to help her become a true villainess. Her only option is to make a deal with him, but can Haneul really trust this devilishly handsome man? (Source: Tappytoon)
15. The Unintentionally Ideal Adopted Daughter
Synonyms: 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
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 70/100 |
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. (Source: Tapas)
16. The Villainess Needs Her Tyrant
Synonyms: TVNT, นางร้ายอย่างเธอต้องเจอทรราช
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 70 | 67/100 |
Orphaned at the age of seven, I was naïve to think my uncle took me in out of love. He promised to return the House of Edenbarre to me once I was of age, but he kept my father’s title and wealth. Not to mention my sweet cousin poisoned me after I learned of my uncle’s plans against the emperor. But with a second chance at life, I vow to take it all from them, as they did to me! Some may call me a villainess, but I’ll gladly use the tyrant emperor for my selfish interests. I’ll have my vengeance... as long as these suitors don’t get in my way! (Source: Tapas)
17. Dreaming Freedom
Synonyms: Free in Dreams , Freedom in Dreams , From Dreams to Freedom
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Psychological, Supernatural | 184 | 74/100 |
Jeong-Min is a loner in high school being bullied by the Queen Bee, Ju-Hyeon. The two were friends in elementary school before their friendship ended because of Ju-Hyeon’s demand that Jeong-Min should only be friends with her. Ju-Hyeon uses this “betrayal” to fuel the classmates' insults and isolate Jeong-Min in misery. Jeong-Min has only one way to escape, through lucid dreams. One day, a mysterious man enters her dreams and offers to help her get revenge on Ju-Hyeon… (Source: WEBTOONS, edited) Note: The chapter count includes 13 extra chapters.
18. House Garnet's Archvillain
Synonyms: The Lady's Dark Secret, The Devious Daughter of the Duchy, 公爵家の黒幕令嬢
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Fantasy, Romance | 63/100 |
Estelle, the empire's saint, was an illegitimate child who tried her best to be loved by her family and fiancé... until they sacrificed her to a demon for the sake of their greed. After 600 years of being tortured, she makes a deal with the demon to return by possessing the body of Jewel de Garnet, the only child of a powerful noble family. With her new identity and fierce determination, will Estelle successfully carry out her revenge? Or will someone from her past stop her from doing so? (Source: Tapas)
19. Crazy Like a Fox
Synonyms: The Princess Pretends to Be Crazy, องค์หญิงสติเฟื่อง, À la folie... Pas du tout !
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fantasy, Romance | 152 | 64/100 |
When the emperor declared that his children must battle to become the last remaining heir, the only way Princess Lisbelle could survive was by becoming a mad woman. Feigning insanity kept her out of danger for years, but with only three children remaining, Lisbelle now finds herself a target. In a moment of danger, she discovers powers gifted to her by the goddess Hellare and suddenly finds herself in the company of a charming magician. But whether he’s friend or foe has yet to be determined… (Source: Tapas)
20. Revenge on the Real One
Synonyms: The Real Daughter Is Back, 原來我是假千金, ลูกสาวตัวจริงกลับมาแล้ว
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 69/100 |
Ever since Helga Yutrit found out that she was switched at birth with her half-sister, she has tried her best to shake off the stigma of being a fake by building up her reputation as the perfect daughter of House Yutrit. Helga's efforts all go to waste, though, when her half-sister Hillianne is discovered alive. Now that the real daughter has returned to take her rightful place, Helga is plotting her revenge on the family that never appreciated her and the half-sister who is stealing her life. (Source: Tapas)
21. Gambangeseo Namjajuingongeul Mannatseumnida
Synonyms: I Met the Male Lead In Prison
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fantasy, Romance | 21 | 61/100 |
One day, I opened my eyes and found myself in... prison?! That's right. Out of all the characters I could've reincarnated into, I woke up inside a 19+ rated romance novel as the villain's younger sister. To make things even worse, I was locked up inside the infamous Kambrakam Prison for my brother's crimes. Deep within the very same prison lies Henrich Doran von Hel, who's rumored to be suffering from a curse that turns him into a beast. In the original novel, he's supposed to meet the female lead and spend an erotic night with her here in prison... but of course, the plot's gone awry thanks to my existence. What kind of future lies in store for me now that I've gotten myself tangled up between the novel's greatest villain and its male lead?!(Source: Kakao Webtoons, translated)
22. The Lady of the Devil
Synonyms: The Devil Raises a Lady
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 63/100 |
Would you make a deal with the devil to get a second chance at life? After her family was framed and executed, Ayana spent the last 13 years desperately trying to exact revenge, only to lose her life at the hands of her nemesis. But just before death’s door, a "loyal knight" appears with a strange proposition. Is he truly her knight or is she truly alone? Will Ayana be able to save her family from doom and finally get her revenge, or is she dancing to the devil’s tune? (Source: Tapas)
23. Post-Possession Damage Control
Synonyms: My Body Has Been Possessed by Someone, Someone Possessed My Body, 二次交換的靈魂
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance | 63/100 |
Seven years ago, Kanna was thrown into the body of a Korean girl named Ju-Hwa. She had everything in her new life—a loving family, a great boyfriend, a hard-won medical license, even her own clinic! But that all changes when she's suddenly swapped back one day. Just as she's been in Ju-Hwa's body, Ju-Hwa has been in hers... and she's left Kanna's life a mess! First things first, she's going to divorce her cold husband, Duke Silvian Valentino. After that? Revenge on everyone who's wronged her. (Source: Tapas, edited)
24. Saving My Sweetheart
Synonyms: A Way To Protect You, Sweetheart, A Way to Protect the Lovable You, วิธีปกป้องเธอผู้แสนดี
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural | 75/100 |
Despite being the daughter of the Holy Empire’s most revered divine leader, Leticia is rumored to be a ruthless, bloodthirsty tyrant. The thing is… none of the rumors are true! After years of living as her vindictive mother’s scapegoat, Leticia is ultimately cursed to die if she doesn’t kill her beloved husband, King Ditrian, with her own two hands. But when the clock miraculously resets to mere days before their wedding, she gets a second chance to save not only Ditrian, but his entire kingdom. This time, will the world recognize the real Leticia before it’s too late, or is history doomed to repeat itself? (Source: Tapas)
If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Yeojuingongui Oppareul Jikineun Bangbeop, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Villains Are Destined to Die, Your Throne... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Yeojuingongui Oppareul Jikineun Bangbeop special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.