Title

I Woke Up as the Villain

Also known as: Na Honja Soseol Sok Mangnani, 나 혼자 소설 속 망나니, Trapped in a Webnovel as a Good-for-Nothing, I’m Alone In The Novel

by Arlg, Yu-Hyeon So

Score from AniList: 70/100finished175 chapters

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Yu-Seong’s an ordinary office worker, reincarnated as a web novel’s foolish side character of the same name. Born into the wealthy Haesung Group conglomerate, hated by his family, and prone to violent tantrums, the character’s fated to be manipulated and killed. To escape his doom, the new Yu-Seong finds a way to become one of the Awakened, those gifted with supernatural powers. He’ll try to level up and climb the ranks, defeating monsters in different dimensions… and his enemies at the same time. (Source: Tapas, edited)

Chapters available: 175
Type: Manhwa

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A fast-paced regression fantasy in which an office worker wakes as a web novel's doomed villain and fights to level up and survive, with a sharp, self-aware tone.

Pros

A clever villain-reincarnation premise
Full-colour dungeon action
A complete 175-chapter run

Cons

Dungeon and levelling beats are familiar
The family-politics subplots can feel tangled

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I Woke Up as the Villain begins with a grim reading of destiny. Yu-Seong is an ordinary office worker reincarnated as a web novel's foolish side character of the same name. Born into a wealthy conglomerate and hated by his family, the character is fated to be manipulated and killed. To escape that doom, the new Yu-Seong becomes one of the Awakened and sets out to level up and climb the ranks. The premise is a clever reversal of the villain's usual fate.The series is most engaging when the protagonist uses his knowledge of the story to outpace his enemies. The dungeon fights are full-colour and energetic, and the self-aware voice keeps the tone lively. The family politics add a sharp edge.The weaknesses are familiar dungeon and levelling beats and family subplots that can feel tangled. Readers who enjoy clever, power-focused regression stories will find plenty to like. Those seeking novelty may find it predictable, though the momentum is strong.