✿ 15 Historical Manhwa You Should Read! ✿

Alternative Name(s):
빛과 그림자; Light & Shadow

Description:
It is a rude insult when lowly and headstrong servant Edna comes to marry Duke Eli, instead of the noble daughter he expected. But the ambitious maid hides an even bigger secret behind her obvious ruse – one that could change the kingdom’s very history. Can the two find freedom, redemption – and love – without drawing their swords on each other?

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): yuin
Artist(s): Mini
Year: 2017
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“Wonderful lead female character. A workaholic but in a good way, because she saves people with her obsession.”

Alternative Name(s):
외과 의사 엘리제; Doctor Elise

Description:
In the first life, she was a terrible queen, who brought trouble to her country, and eventually, her own king burned her at the stake. In the second life, she became a talented surgeon, redeeming herself for her past, saving people. But because of a plane crash, the talented surgeon Song Zhi Hyun returns to her former life! This time, she decides to change everything, becoming a doctor.

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Author(s): Plutus
Artist(s): Spoon
Year: 2017
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“Nobody can resist this family! Athanasia is such adorable daughter and Claude is a really complicated father.”

Alternative Name(s):
어느날 공주가 되어버렸다; Suddenly, I Became a Princess

Description:
When I opened my eyes I had become a princess! But out of all characters in this romance novel, why is it the princess who has the fate of dying to her own blood-related dad, the emperor! If I want to live, I must not be seen by that emperor dad. “When did this kind of scumbag start living in my castle?” The man who does not have a single drop of blood nor tear to drop, that cold emperor Claude! Will Athanasia who had been caught by the emperor be able to survive? “I… What do I do…..?”

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Tragedy
Author(s): Yuna
Artist(s): Ina
Year: 2017
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“The female lead is bit shallow for me, but I love her affections to her father. Family over boys!”

Alternative Name(s):
버림 받은 황비; The Abandoned Empress

Description:
As a proud daughter of House Monique, Aristia was raised to become the next empress of the Castina Empire. But with the appearance of a mysterious new girl, everything has fallen apart: the Emperor has turned his back, and Aristia’s miserable life as a lower queen is cut short by death. However, a second chance to change her fate sees her reborn‒to 7 years earlier! “Is this a dream or reality? Will my destiny repeat?”

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural
Author(s): Tae Sun
Artist(s): Leffe
Year: 2018
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“The most realistic female lead! She is fully aware that she is surrounded by those handsome men and not let any opportunities slipped out. She has nice strategy and system for building her own kingdom.”

Alternative Name(s):
치트라; Citra

Description:
I spent years preparing for the civil service exam. But I cannot believe I died so unfairly…! Is that so? I was reborn as a beautiful countess. I even got the ability to play games from the God of Beauty. ‘Drawing..?’ Yes, I have the ability to draw for characters. I have become the apostle of the God of Beauty and benefited the world widely by drawing out ultra-rare characters. [Rare-!] [Super Duper Ultra Special Rare-!!!] Let’s fill the world with handsome men to benefit all the women!

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): Nokki
Artist(s): Abin
Year: 2018
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“A light and fun Manhwa, the characters are so likable!”

Alternative Name(s):
양판소 주인공의 아내로 살아남기; Putri dalam Dunia Novel

Description:
Canaria has been reincarnated as the villain of a popular cliché novel. According to the novel, she is destined to be executed by her husband! Determined to survive, her objective is simple: get a divorce! Will her plans be enough to save her life, or will unexpected circumstances arise to complicate matters even further?

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): SWAN
Artist(s): NOW (Nau)
Year: 2018
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“The main character is very feminine lady and a lovable duchess. Everyone seems love her so much!”

Alternative Name(s):
레이디 비스트; Lady Beast

Description:
Elisa, Princess of the Kingdom of Grandia, the only purpose in life was to survive. She got married to Ginger, the Duke of Gwen, who is called the crazy mutt of Randall. She expected to be loved, but he did not care for her one bit. Then one day, the curse began. “This menstruation cycle is driving me crazy,” exclaimed Ginger in Elisa’s body.” Elisa blushing at Ginger’s words replies, “I am also very troubled by ‘that’ thing I have to do every morning.” The curse of the devil had switched Elisa and her husband’s body! Will they be able to switch back?

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): SWAN
Artist(s): NOW (Nau)
Year: 2018
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“It shows how scary and tactical is when two ladies pronounce war to each other!”

Alternative Name(s):
레이디 투 퀸; Lady to Queen

Description:
Petronilla Grochester fell into a trap, divorced and was beheaded with her entire family. At the last minute, her sister, Patricia Grochester, regretted the way things ended. If she was the queen then she would make sure not to love the king. Everyone will be happy without dying. When she opened her eyes, she returned back to a time before her sister became the queen. In order to prevent a recurrence of the tragedies of her past life, Ricy makes a final decision, she will become the queen instead of her sister. Can Ricy, who became a queen, live a happy life?

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Slice of Life
Author(s): Bak Hedam; JADE
Artist(s): PearJuice
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“It’s a very fun plot!”

Alternative Name(s):
이건 명백한 사기결혼이다; Aku dan Pernikahan Palsu

Description:
The Sophen country had been destroyed by the empire. The sole daughter of a count family, Leylin Efran, had to find a husband to be able to inherit her family. So she would not have to suffer through loveless marriage, Leylin decided to find a husband to have a one-year contract marriage with. In the middle of her quest, a young and dashing man appeared before her. Leylin was convinced this is the right man for her but is he truly the answer to Leylin’s perilous situation?

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): Ant Studio; Lee Ji-Hae
Artist(s): Jo Hyun-Yeong
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“I love how the duchess pursue her own hobby and creates her own business out of it only for the purpose so everyone can love tea genuinely too! I know lots about tea from this too!”

Alternative Name(s):
공작부인의 50가지티 레시피; 50 Resep Teh Duchess

Description:
When I opened my eyes I had become the duchess. But something is not right. I went as far as becoming a character but I am just a duchess in the name that gets mistreated by the maids and ignored by her husband. What a crappy life! Gosh, I do not know what to do anymore. I will just quietly enjoy my tea, was what I thought. “Can you prepare tea for me again next time?” Something is gone wrong with my cold husband!

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo, Supernatural
Author(s): Koo Ara
Artist(s): Hae Nok
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“I love the general theme about priest and etc.”

Alternative Name(s):
잘못된 고백; Wrong Confession

Description:
I confessed. I could not do it while sober so I took a shot of liquid courage. “I like you.” “Why?” “I just like everything about you.” “… I don’t understand.” Something is strange. His voice is deeper, his height slightly different, and his physique even more so. In fact, after a closer look, even the hair color that reflected the moonlight—this is crazy. It is someone else. It is none other than Duke Cabel Willard who is known as the ‘Grim Reaper’ of the battlefields. “Cabel.” “… Excuse me?” “From now on, do not refer to me by any strange titles. Call me by name instead.” The corners of his lips that were always frozen stiffly curved into a smile. It seemed like he would immediately kill me if the truth of my false confession was brought to light.

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): Bandal Banji
Artist(s): Edi
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“Their relationship is so adorable, but behind it there is a mistery to unfold!”

Alternative Name(s):
왜 이러세요, 공작님!; Ada Apa Dengan Duke?

Description:
“My sweet songbird– my eternal love – Do not make such a sad face. When my little songbird gets sad, it feels like my entire world is raining.” The Duke, known to many as the grim reaper, “Rowan Peruka”. He, the very person who was about to chop off my head last month, managed to become my husband?! He took me in not as a second or third wife, but as the first?!! I would love it if this was true love, but this is all thanks to a mysterious magic spell. And the magic spell’s power has been weakening to boot–! A marriage with a bipolar(?) husband where your own life is at stake.

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): Haneul Garigi
Artist(s): Taruvi
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“A very strong female lead!”

Alternative Name(s):
루시아; Lucia

Description:
Lucia grew up not knowing she was a princess. But when her mother died, she entered the palace and had the chance to see her entire future in a dream. In her dream, when she reached 19 years old, she was auctioned off to the bidder who offered the highest dowry. Her life became miserable from then on. When she woke up from her dream, she was determined to reshape her future, realizing that she had plenty of time before the crucial turning point. Thus, she begins her journey to change her dark future.

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Shoujo
Author(s): Peralta
Artist(s): Eunyoung
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“The female lead struggle to show her genuine feeling and expression after so long lied about it”

Alternative Name(s):
이계 무슨 황비; Aku…ratu?!

Description:
A customer service worker Jin Ye-Rom has encountered a very troublesome customer, causing her number one employee status to disappear. Wanting her status back, she decides to find that customer and personally apologize to him, but, suddenly, she finds herself in a strange place. The next thing she knows, she becomes the Empress, and that troublesome customer turns out to be none other than the Emperor himself!

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Josei, Romance
Author(s): Alpha Tart
Artist(s): Sumpul
Year: 2019
Status: Ongoing

My Rate:

“Nothing can beat the queen’s elegant and cleverness!”

Alternative Name(s):
재혼 황후; The Second Marriage

Description:
I make up my mind. If I cannot be an empress here, I will be an empress somewhere else.