Korean comics, or what are known as manhwa, have come with a variety of topics, one of which is a story that presents the betrayal experienced by… Main Character or MC.
Here are some recommendations for manhwa where the MC is betrayed that you should read because they present interesting plots. Check out the list, let’s go!
15. There’s No Use Hanging On
doc. KakaoPage/ There’s No Use Hanging OnIn order to make her beloved Prince Reagan the Emperor, Kaira is willing to risk everything, including her life. However, the man actually chooses someone else to be his empress.
Kaira is heartbroken and loses her will to live, but her life is saved by the presence of Prince Faylon who makes Kaira realize that her true love has been betrayed.
Kaira gets a chance to go back in time and tries to correct her mistakes and take the position that should be hers. Don’t forget, he will also punish those who have betrayed him.
14. Dungeons and Artifacts
doc. Naver Webtoon/ Dungeons and ArtifactsStetch Atelier, an underground explorer employed by the prince, was tricked. The prince did this cunning thing to activate a curse.
Luckily, Stetch who should have died was resurrected by a living artifact that invited him to create a mutually beneficial opportunity. The long journey in the dungeon began.
Stetch will find new friends while killing monsters and other enemies that get in the way of his revenge mission.
13. The Soulless Duchess
doc. Tapas/ The Soulless DuchessYvona is a figure who is easily deceived, especially by the fiancé she loves so much. Yvona is willing to do anything for her fiancé, including dying for him.
However, when Yvona realized that her fiancé did not truly love her and instead openly insulted her, her world fell apart!
Yvona died and suddenly woke up a year ago. With the bitter experience she had, Yvona is ready to avenge the bad treatment she received and work together with the cold Azentine.
12. The Lord of Coins
doc. KakaoPage/ The Lord’s Coins Aren’t Decreasing?!Aaron Steelegard was the luckiest man alive after he found a book that allowed him to trade across dimensions. However, all that ended when an enemy took his life and fortune.
Aaron gets a second chance after awakening in his much younger body. Armed with knowledge of his past, Aaron sets out on a mission of revenge.
Will Aaron’s second life go smoothly and will his revenge be successful?
11. The Taming of the Tyrant
doc. Tapas/ The Taming of the TyrantCharlize Ronan just wants to raise her family’s status. However, her sincere intentions are misinterpreted by the emperors who make Charlize a ‘living sword’.
Charlize prayed and asked for justice for herself. Her request was answered! She woke up in her younger body.
Armed with the life lessons she has learned, Charlize will prepare a plan for revenge and seize the highest throne.
10. From a Knight to a Lady
doc. Naver Webtoon/ From a Knight to a LadyA brave knight named Estelle from the Kingdom of Ersha died prematurely. Four years later, she was reincarnated in the body of Lucifela Aydin, a cold-hearted noble princess from the Jansgar Empire.
One thing that bothered her was the fact that her home country had fallen into Jansgar’s hands for years. Not only that, but Lucifela was engaged to Zedekia Heint, a noble’s son and enemy from her previous life.
Can Estelle uncover the truth about death while living her new life as Lucifela?
9. The Villainess Lives Again
doc. KakaoPage/ The Villainess Lives AgainArtezia Rosan’s life has depended on her brother since she was little. She even willingly became a manipulator, her brother’s most valuable ally in his efforts to seize the throne.
However, when her older sister succeeded in achieving what she wanted, Artezia was betrayed and had to accept punishment for her crimes.
Artezia’s life was saved thanks to Cedric Ebron. Later, Artezia who was reincarnated in her young body will help her life savior to overthrow the new, very cruel empire, even at the cost of her life.
8. The Legendary Spearman Returns
doc. KakaoPage/ The Legendary Spearman ReturnsJoshua Sanders is a legendary spearman who managed to end a terrible civil war. However, his struggle to serve his friend, Emperor Caesar Van Briton, was in vain.
When Joshua was on the verge of death, his trusted weapon, Lukia, saved Joshua’s life and brought him back to his childhood. With the weapon, Joshua relives his life while planning revenge.
7. God of Blackfield
doc. KakaoPage/ God of BlackfieldThe God of Blackfield, Kang Chan, is the only one still standing on the battlefield. This causes fear among his enemies. However, suddenly a bullet comes through his body from behind.
Three years later, Kang Chan wakes up in the frail body of a high school student. The problems he faces at that time are as tough as a battlefield, from bullies, business fraud, to women.
What kind of revenge will Kang Chan take?
6. Kill the Hero
doc. KakaoPage/ Kill the HeroWoojin was betrayed and killed by his own guild leader. Luckily, he got a second chance at life. That way, Woojin has a chance to start his life over again.
This time, Woojin will not repeat the same routine as his previous life. His mission is only one, which is to destroy the heroes!
5. Villain to Kill
doc. Webtoon/ Villain to KillOnce upon a time, there lived a man psyker The strongest is named Cassian Lee. His job is to eradicate criminals for the sake of justice.
One day, a tragedy causes Cassian Lee to end up in the body of a high school student who has become a criminal.
Does Cassian Lee still have a sense of justice from his previous life? Or will he follow the desires of a cold-blooded high school student?
4. The Return of the 8th Class Mage
doc. Kakao Webtoon/ The Return of the 8th Class MageIan Paige is a very powerful 8th grade wizard. By Emperor Ragnar, he was tasked to finish off all his enemies. However, behind that, the Emperor is afraid of Ian’s power.
Emperor Ragnar, whom Ian had trusted, killed him using poison. Luckily, Ian managed to activate time magic and saved his life.
Ian travels back 30 years in time, determined to hone his magical skills in order to get revenge.
3. The Return of the Disaster-Class Hero
doc. KakaoPage/ The Return of the Disaster-Class HeroGeon Lee, the greatest hero, was accidentally summoned by the Zodiac Gods who intended to resurrect 12 holy humans to eradicate unknown creatures that suddenly appeared on earth.
Despite doing his job as best he could, his allies still betrayed Geon Lee and even wanted to let him die.
Twenty years later, Geon Lee is much stronger than before. He was prepared to teach a lesson to the holy humans who had betrayed him in the past.
2. The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
doc. KakaoPage/ The Villainess Reverses the HourglassAria Roscente is a criminal who is waiting for his judgment day who is sentenced to death. However, before the time of execution arrives, Aria realizes that his sister, Mielle, a figure who is known to be kind, is actually the mastermind behind all the events that occur.
Thanks to the power of the mysterious hourglass, Aria managed to wake up in the past. Aria took advantage of this important moment to take revenge.
1. Nano Machine
doc. Webtoon/ Nano MachinePrince Cheon Yeo-woon is going through a tough time when his trusted men turn on him and corner him. Suddenly, he gets help that is known to be a gift from his future descendant.
The assistance is in the form of nano machine technology that is inserted into Yeo-woon’s body.
Armed with this modern technology, Cheon Yeo-woon will train to become a martial arts expert who is ready to brutally slaughter every criminal!
Those are some manhwa recommendations where the MC is betrayed, making them grow stronger in order to prepare for a revenge mission. Which one do you want to read first?
First published April 29, 2023, republished July 6, 2024.
