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.

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Furthermore, the genre excels in building up the anticipation for unmasking the true nature of the adored and masqueraded antagonist, as the Manhwa leads expose 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.

5 The Villainess Turns The Hourglass

Strong And Dependable Female Lead

In The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Aria Roscente who 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 mistakes and 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 in The Villainess Turns The Hourglass.

4 The Villainess Lives Again

Female Power Fantasy

Artezia "Tia" Rosan was once the doll of the tyrant, Laurence Rosan, and the Manhwa's villainess who 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.

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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 of relationships 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 Again delves deep into the political theme, so it offers a complex narrative centered on the ruthless pursuit of the power of the throne.

3 Perfect Marriage Revenge

A Story Of An Intertwined Fate

After discovering her family and husband’s deception, Han Iju gets granted a second chance at life. She then finds herself back in the past before her marriage to Jeong Sehyeok in Perfect 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 piece in her revenge plot, as he is her half-sister's one and only crush.

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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.

2 Marry My Husband

"Can You Take Out My Trash"

Marry My Husband is about Jiwon who realizes her whole life was a lie after catching her cheating husband's infidelity with her best friend. After getting killed by them and time-traveling to the past, she decides to entangle them together and gives them the ill fate they will cause her in the future.

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.

1 I Shall Master This Family

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Even though Firentia Lombardi was 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, who drive the family's wealth and heritage through 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.

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