Here in this article, we talk about historical and romance manhwa for girls that you should read. There are plenty of manhwa getting published day by day due to their popularity, and we are here for it. With the heart-fluttering romance genre being dominant, we have had a variety of different takes on this genre. So today, I am bringing you a list of the top 10 best historical romance manhwa to read. Now, starting off our list with…
10) The elixir of the sun
Bayan is an outcast among the Siyo, a people who have healing powers. Considered worthless because she doesn’t have the ability to heal others, Bayan is sent to the court of Dhan, the Great Sun Emperor, who is cursed with unrelenting bloodlust and slaughters his concubines mercilessly. It seems that Bayan’s fate is sealed the moment she reaches the emperor’s palace, and Dhan is fated to suffer from madness forever. But together, Bayan and Dhan just might be able to change each other’s destiny. The plot contains intense romance that mellows into a wholesome and heart-touching touch, while the story remains interesting through and through.
9) The villainess is a marionette
I woke up as Kayena Hill, the novel’s villainess, was 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 a vain and naive princess. Now that I know how the story will unfold, I’ll turn the tables around The romantic element is brought in by Raffaello Kidrey, a devastatingly handsome and charming prince. Hence, if you’re looking for a strong and determined female lead with an insanely beautiful art style, this manhwa is for you. and has everyone dancing to my tune. This time, I’ll be the one pulling the strings.
8) Beware The Villainess
Sit back and take in this romantic tale of an angelic heroine and her devoted suitors as they vie for the depths of her love—or not. This story’s about to go through some edits! After an accident, a modern-day college student awakens as the story’s villain, Melissa Foddebrat. She’s far from anyone’s favorite, but she IS the daughter of the duke. Determined to live it up, this new Melissa is doing things her way—an antiquated society, be damned! All idiots, prepare to step aside or perish! The plot is filled with countless hilarious moments and stunning art styles. Romance is slowly incorporated into the story as the plot progresses. So if you’re looking for a satisfying blend of comedy and romance, this manhwa is a must.
7) I married the main lead’s dad
This manhwa has a different take on the cliche isekai concept. The plot features a protagonist who is teleported to her favorite novel, Aisha Heathcliff. The difference here is that she is dumped in the novel’s story, where the main lead, Abel, whom she fangirls over, is still a child. Hence, she ends up marrying his father and becoming his mother. She vows to take care of Abel and give him all the love that he originally did not receive. Aisha, the main protagonist, discovers different aspects of the novel that she didn’t know earlier. This naturally changes the original story
of the novel. The plot is beautifully written and filled with various plot twists as well, all within an intricate art style. You absolutely cannot miss out on this manhwa.
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6) Joseon’s ban on marriage
For 7 years, marriage was banned in the Kingdom of Great Joseon because the King lost his precious wife. Enter a marriage fraud specialist to save the day (while she sends the King and his trusted General into emotional chaos). In a twist of fate, misfortune, and destiny, the tangled knots can still be untangled and tied once more as the three leading characters (the FL and the two MLs) meet once again. The key point of this story is when she goes through a series of pathological lies that eventually end up putting her in a position of being a spiritual master who could apparently be “possessed” by the King’s deceased love, whom he cherishes enough to reject other women despite the pleas of the people in Hanyang. This predicament leads our FL to continue lying in an attempt to heal the King’s broken heart and survive.
5) Painter of the Night
Na-kyum is a young painter with an exceptional talent: for creating erotic images of men. Though he has published a few collections under a pseudonym, he has decided to quit painting. Then Seungho, a young nobleman, barges into his life. A hell-raiser notorious for his insatiable
lust, Seungho forces Na-kyum to become his private painter. However, the nights that await Na-kyum are beyond anything he could have imagined I’m not a BL fanatic, but good BL usually has an awesome story with evolving characters and an intriguing background. If you could look away from that, and all the nasty things in this manhwa, I am sure you would enjoy the plot and the overall feel of this webtoon.
4) The taming of the tyrant
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. If you’re looking for a typical villainess, otome isekai I think the tropes featured in Taming of the Tyrant won’t disappoint. From my stance, it is one of the 3 otome isekai
manhwas that place a strong focus on the story without too much cheap fanservice. The plot has a vibrant and beautiful art style and many exciting romantic elements. You mustn’t miss out on this manhwa.
3) Gwanghae’s Lover
There is a girl named Kyungmin with a special talent for time travel in the Republic of Korea in 2020. One day, Kyungmin meets the 18-year-old Prince Gwanghae, who came to the present from the Joseon era. Although it was only for a single day, the two of them left each other with unforgettable memories. After returning to Joseon, Prince Gwanghae is unable to forget Kyungmin for a long time and waits for her while dreaming of reuniting with her. And due to her father’s sudden death, Kyungmin carries out a life-threatening time-traveling journey. And there, she meets the 27-year-old Gwanghae. This has Amazing art and beautiful animation. It’s definitely worth your time!
2) Under the Oak tree
A flawless love story of the flawed. Stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced into a marriage with Sir Riftan, but he leaves on a campaign after their wedding night. Three years later, he triumphantly returns, ready to cherish her. As life with her husband finally begins, she only has one question: does she deserve this love and happiness? This manga is everything. Is a historical romance, with actual love. The main leads are loveable and have great sexual chemistry for the steamy scenes. The supporting characters are also individual and fleshed out without being stereotypical! I mainly love that our heroine developed during this and learned to be the character we all want to be, gaining confidence and understanding her own worth, and that makes this manga so worth reading.
1) The Remarried Empress
Navier Ellie Trovi was an empress perfect in every way: intelligent, courageous, and socially adept. She was kind to her subjects and devoted to her husband. Navier was perfectly content to live the rest of her days as the wise empress of the Eastern Empire. That is until her husband brought home a mistress and demanded a divorce. “I accept this divorce. And I request approval of my remarriage.” In a shocking twist, Navier remarries another emperor and retains her title and childhood dream as empress. But just how did everything unfold? Really good story. We’ve got the shameless villain to make our blood boil and nice MCs.The plot narrates a very mature and beautiful romance between two independent characters who find comfort in each other, hence making it one of the best historical romance manhwa to read.
With that, our list of the best historical romance manhwa comes to an end. Which one is your favorite from the list? And if there are any other good manhwa with similar themes, let me know their names in the comment section down below.