25+ Best Historical Romance Manhwa With Strong Female Lead

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When you want to get a sweet glimpse of the past. Historical romance manhwa/manga are always go to place to fantasize about it. And if you have a strong female lead in it then it is even better.

In this article, we are going to share with you some of the best historical romance manhwa that you can have fun reading in your free time. I am sure you were trying to look for them and you have come to this article hoping to find good historical romance manhwa.

Historical romance manhwa is manhwa where the story is set in the historical times with nobility, kingdom, etc. So everything that will occur in the story will be like how you read things in the history book. I hope this gives you the gist of how the story is going to be set out. Now let’s look at the romance historical manhwa recommendations.

26 Best Historical Romance Manhwa To Read In 2024

26. Survive As The Hero’s Wife ( Manhwa )

Survive As The Hero’s Wife historical romance manhwa

Alternative Title: This Villainess Wants A Divorce!
Authors: Nokki; Ahbin
Status: Completed
Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Shoujo / Historical
Where To Read: Kakaopage / Tapas

Our protagonist gets into a traffic accident, and now she has been reincarnated as the villain, Carnelia Easter. She gets engaged to Cesear when she was a child, and she will die at his fiancée’s hands. To prevent her execution, Carnelia is devising ways to befriend her fiancée.

The female lead is a feisty woman. However, the male lead is a gentleman and becomes a puppy when it comes to her. The plot of this manhwa is simple, and it might feel as if everything is developed in a bit of a rush.

25. Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess (Manhwa)

Alternative Title: Villains Are Destined to Die
Authors: Gwon Gyeoeul; Suol
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Shoujo / Fantasy / Romance / Webtoon
Where To Read: Tapas

The protagonist is a university student who tries her best to clear the hard mode of a new otome game. When she passes out due to exhaustion, she wakes up in the body of Penelope Eckhart. Penelope is the villainess of the reverse harem otome game.

The level is the hardest, and she must avoid getting killed at any cost. She has to choose one male lead and reach a happy ending. This historical romance manhwa also has a good father-daughter bond and has lots of family fluff. Also, the humor of the male lead is immaculate.

24. I Am A Martial Art Villainess But I Am The Strongest! (Manhwa)

Alternative Title: Master Villainess The Invincible!
Authors: Wilbright; Yooani
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Webtoons/ Action / Drama / Fantasy / Historical / Romance
Where To Read: Tapas

In this manga, the main character gets into a hit-and-run and wakes up as the villainess of a martial arts novel. She does not have any account of what happened to her, and she is on a mission to find out the mystery.

This manga has everything: history, isekai, a strong female lead, and a male lead who is big and cute. The female lead has her standards, and the male lead is blushful and clumsy.

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23. A Fake Princess’s Survival Diary

Alternative Title: Surviving as a Fake Princess
Author(s): VISCACHA; Hong Banjang E&M
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Webtoons, Josei, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Where to read: E-books

After getting into an air crash, the female protagonist got reincarnated as Letisha de Arcadia. She is the villain of her favorite fantasy novel. And she is well aware of the ending. To avoid her fate of dying, she must live her life as a good fake princess and avoid any suspicion from anyone. She has to keep her identity as the fake princess a secret.

This historical romance manhwa with strong female lead has a compelling and interesting story.

22. Adonis

Alternative Title: Reminiscence Adonis
Author(s): Hyedori, Kyeol Jeong
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Martial Arts, Romance, Webtoons
Where to read: Tapas

One day Lana got killed when she and Arhad got into a bloody fight. To Lana’s surprise, she woke up in her own body. She later realizes that she has been reincarnated. Now in this second chance at life, what will Lana do to form a healthy connection with Arhad?

Every part of this manhwa seems interesting from the plot to the storyline. The world-building is amazing and the ml is an incredibly intelligent woman.

21. Another Typical Fantasy Romance

Author(S): WOLHET
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Webtoons, Shoujo, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
Where to read: Pocket Comics

When Lithera got reincarnated in the world of her favorite fantasy romance novel, she wanted nothing more than to live her life in peace. Taking lessons from her previous life and living a peaceful life with a sweet and caring duke. The duke has battle scars, which give him a rough look, but he is a softie at heart.

You would love to see the interaction between the protagonists.

This is a wholesome isekai historical romance manga with strong female lead and beautiful, healthy relationships between the main leads.

20. Baby Dragon

Author(S): CATNOTDOG; DOFARA SOHONG
Status: Finished
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Historical Romance, Shoujo
Where to read: Kakao

The ML got incarnated as a baby dragon after she got killed by her bully. Her bully in previous life hit her head so hard that she died on the spot. However, in this life, she has become a cute little dragon. And she is adored by everyone. Still, some people want her to die.

The story of this manhwa is good. The designs are so cute that you won’t be able to get enough of them.

19. Bring The Love.

Authors: Zestkyo
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Drama/ Historical/ Romance/ Shoujo
Where to Read: Bilibili Comics/ Tappytoon

Leah is respected for her intelligence and charm. Her brother Richt, the family’s chosen heir, also left the kingdom. He left behind a letter stating that he would come back after becoming a good person. She has obligations as the older daughter. She has been looking for an an ally because Richt fled the realm and her father passed abruptly. Will she be able to find the perfect suit for herself?

There are two love stories in this manhwa: the main story and the side story. The ML supports and admires the FL since she is a strong, independent lady. Even if the art isn’t particularly good, the story is worth it.

18. A Villain Demands to Be Loved (Manhwa)

Alternative Title: The Villain Demands I Love Him; I’m Being Forced To Love By A Villain
Authors: Omijacheong (story); Shinmallang (art).
Status: Completed
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Drama, or Historical
Where to Read: Tapas

This is a story about Senia and Tesar, who have been getting reincarnated over and over again; however, this time Duke is determined to be with Senia no matter what.

Senia has been living her life peacefully. But when the infamous Duke teaser showed up in front of her to ask her for marriage, she said yes!

Will she truly be able to accept the obsessive love of the duke? Will the Duke, who did so many bad things, change for the better?

You will have to read this historical romance manhwa with strong female lead as well as the duke.

17. Queen of the Shadows

Alternative Title: Queen in the Shadows; Shadow Empress; Shadow Queen; Shadow Time
Authors: Hayul Kinlip; Kinlip
Status: Completed
Genre: Drama Fantasy Historical Romance Shoujo
Where to Read: Tapas

When the story of other stories ends, this one begins. By marrying the Crown Prince, Elena becomes Princess Veronica. Her knight struck her with a sword, killing her. In this novel, time is reversed, and Veronica finds herself at the beginning. She is now committed to changing her destiny. All those who mistreated her in her previous life will receive her just compensation.

This romance historical manhwa is serious and has great pot. It has good art.

16. Return Of The Female Knight (Manhwa).

Alternative Title: The Return of Elena The Knight; Lady In Armour
Authors: Lee, Harin (Story); Haneulmireu (Art)
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Webtoons/ Action/ Drama/ Fantasy/ Historical/Romance
Where To Read: Tappytoon

The female knight Elena is ruthless. Since she is the only survivor of the destruction, her only ambition in life is to exact revenge on her family. But all of a sudden, she was in danger.

She’s now gone back in time. This time, she would take the opportunity and do everything it took for the safety of her family. even if it requires her to marry Your Highness.

The main character is a powerful, independent woman who goes on her knightly journey at night.

This got the title of romantic manhwa with OP MC because to the amazing lead.

15. Unscrupulous Consort: The Evil Doctor (Manhua)

Alternative Title: The Villainous Doctor
Authors: San Fu Dong Man
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Action/ Drama/ Fantasy/ Historical/ Webtoons/ Romance

When the female lead first met the male lead, she wanted nothing but to escape. The male lead is a god of death. He is always ready to sway any danger away from her. He mocks her and loves her at the same time. Now she is gradually getting used to him by her side.

Are her feelings toward him romantic or not?

The artwork is good with an exciting story. It is a must read historical romance manga in 2024

14. My Wife Is the Empress? (Manhua)

Alternative Title: The Lady Is the Future Tyrant; Lady Tyrant Is the Future Empress of My Wedding
Authors: Boom Studio
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Webtoon/ Action /Adventure/ Comedy/ Fantasy/ Historical/ Martial Art/ Romance/ Slice of Life

This is a romance manhwa with an op mc named Zhao Jinyu who married a lady who will be a cruel future empress. He does not want that, so he plans to have children with her in the hope that they will keep her busy.

The story follows the lives of a husband and wife who are trying their best to hide their identities from each other. This is a slice of life with a pinch of romance and comedy.

13. Bring The Love

Authors: Zestkyo
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Drama/ Historical/ Romance/ Shoujo
Where to Read: Bilibili Comics/ Tappytoon

Leah is known for her beauty and intellect. And her brother Richt, who was going to be a family heir, left the kingdom. He left behind a letter stating that he would come back after becoming a good person. As an elder daughter, she has responsibilities. Because Richt left the kingdom and her father died suddenly, she has been looking for a partner with whom she can rule. Will she be successful in finding the right fit for herself?

This historical romance manga has a main and side love story as well. The Female Lead is a strong and independent woman, and the Male Lead is supportive and admires her a lot. The art might not be very great, but the story is worth it.

12. Divine Damnation

Divine Damnation - Best Historical Romance Manhwa With Strong Female Lead

Alternative Title: Goddess and Romance
Where Does The Devil Male Ticket Run?
Authors: Piripara
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy/ Fantasy/ Josei/Romance
Where to Read: Tapas

He is the devil king of the underworld, and she is the oracle of light. She is head over heels for him, and he needs her to save the underworld because she is the Oracle of Light. But the truth is something else.

This historical romance manga with strong female lead has a very intriguing premise, and the plot is great. The Male Lead and Female Lead are not like typical lead roles. And the art will make your eyes shine.

11. Empress Cesia Wears Knickerbockers

Authors: Jkyum
Saedle; Saedle
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy/ Gender-bender/ historical/ romance/ Shoujo/ Slice of Life
Where to Read: Pocket Comics

Queen Cesia is fed up with wearing a corset. Because it is very tight and does not let her breathe. She commands Aenon to find her the most comfortable and best outfit. Our main protagonist, Yuri, gets teleported to the land where Queen Cesia rules. The female lead discovers that the Queen is in dire need of a comfortable outfit. Now that she is disguising herself and joining the fashion industry, Yuri is set to make a name for herself.

The manhwa has a European ambiance. The Female Lead dresses as a male, thus having a gender bender. She is a determined lady who wants to establish her name.

10. A Villain Demands to Be Loved

Alternative Title: I’m Being Forced To Love By A Villain
Authors: Omijacheong, Zestkyo; Shinmallang
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Drama Fantasy Josei Romance
Where to Read: Tapas

Senia is bored with her daily mundane life in the village. To get out of her boredom, she accepts the marriage proposal of Duke Tesar Ardielie. What she doesn’t know is that she has been reincarnated many times, and Duke Tesar knows about it. This time, he is determined to change her fate of dying early.

The Male Lead is caring and admires the Female Lead a lot. The story is interesting as it involves past lives as well. Overall, it is one of the best historical romance manhwa with strong female lead. The caring nature of the male lead is so great to see that it will keep you hooked on this historical romance manga.

9. Agatha

Authors: Lee Da-In
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Drama Historical Josei Romance
Where to Read: Tappytoon

Agatha was living a peaceful life away from all the problems of the kingdom until her father’s sudden death. She became the queen of Zerlasha, whereas her husband ruled the kingdom. Little did she know that her husband was plotting the downfall of the kingdom behind her back. To save her kingdom, she has to take back her throne and rule as a real queen.

The plot of this historical romance manhwa is very intriguing. It has a strong and determined female lead who gets betrayed by her own people. Overall, if you want to read one of the best historical romance manhwa with strong female lead then this is the one you should go for.

8. Beware the Villain!

Authors: Berry; Blue Canna
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy/ Drama/ Fantasy/ Romance/ Shoujo
Where to Read: Tapas

The protagonist gets reincarnated as a villain in another world. And she is planning to change the direction of the story. Because she cannot stand Getting manipulated by the other four main leads. And it has a wolf that changes into human form.

In this historical romance manhwa with strong female lead the protagonist and does not take anyone’s shit? She is determined and willing to change the course of her life by changing the story.

7. Untouchable Lady

Alternative Title: Solitary Lady
Authors: Kin, Minsoong
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Josei, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Where to Read: Tapas

In her past seven lives, Hills Inoaden has been a very meek person. She lived all her life that way. But not in her eighth life. She is determined to become sly because she wants to change her reputation. She has powers and is ready to take revenge against everyone who has betrayed her.

The Female Lead of this manhwa is strong. She is always ready to fight for herself.

6. The Villainess Is A Marionette

Authors: Han Yi Rim, Manggle
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Fantasy/ Romance/ Drama
Where to Read: Tapas

Kaneya is the epitome of beauty and lives a very luxurious life. But this is going to come to an end very soon, as her husband is going to kill her. And she will be used by her brother to get the throne. What will she do to avoid such a pathetic ending?

This is one of the best historical romance manhwa with strong female lead who is also quick-witted. The villainess uses her brain to get what she wants. Overall, it is a must-read romance manga where the female lead uses her brain to get things done the way she wants.

5. The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass

Alternative Title: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
Authors: Ant Studio; Sansobee
Status: Completed
Genre: Fantasy/ Romance/ Webtoons
Where to Read: Tappytoon

Aria got a second chance in life when she saw the hourglass falling. She was getting killed because she was the victim of her stepsister Mielle’s sick tricks. But when the hourglass fell, she got another chance to relive her life and take her revenge. She is the real villain, who will play the sick game with her sister by her own rules.

The art of this historical romance manhwa with strong female lead is beautifully drawn, and Aria presents as a badass female lead who is determined to take revenge.

4. The Villainess Lives Twice

Alternative Title: The Villainess Lives Again
Authors: Han Mint; Peachberry
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Fantasy/ Romance/ Webtoons/ Drama
Where to Read: Tappytoon

Artezia faced the worst fate because she helped her brother get the throne. She did all the evil deeds for him, only to be betrayed by her brother. And as she was getting punished, she was saved by her arch-nemesis. Artezia is now thirsty for revenge and would do anything to go back in time and change her tragic fate.

The female lead is a strong lady who understands the dirty Game of Thrones and is ready to take her revenge on her brother. It is one of the best historical romance manga with strong female lead who is thirsty for revenge.

3. The Baby Is Not Yours!

Alternative Title: It’s Not Your Child; The Baby Isn’t Yours
Authors: Team Twinkle; Lee, Jihye
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Fantasy/ Romance/ Webtoons
Where to Read: Tapas

A one-night stand with her friend got her pregnant. As Kalia is just a commander and Simon is the son of a duke, she is not sure whether the aristocratic family would accept her and the child. She is unaware of the fact that Simon is in love with her. So she gives up her position and leaves the place.

If you like possessive Male Lead and strong Female Lead with a pinch of romance, then you should definitely give this historical romance manga a read.

2. My Wife Is A Demon Queen

Authors: Rong Rong; Dw
Status: Ongoing
Genre: action/ adventure/ fantasy shounen/ romance

As the name suggests, Xiang Ye’s wife is actually a demon queen, but he is a mere human. Isabella Ola used to be the queen of her tribe. Now she is determined to take back her throne with the help of Xiang, who is an intellectual.

The female lead is a strong demon who would do anything to get back her throne and power. If you want to read a historical romance manga with lots of chapters then this one is what you should go for.

1. Charlotte’s Letter

Authors: Kkomak
Status: Completed
Genre: Drama/ Historical/ Fiction/ Mystery/ Tragedy
Where to Read: Tappytoon

A brilliant writer named Charlotte gets trapped in the game of deception with Parven’s family. Her writing skills are great, which attracts the attention of her employers. She works as a servant and also writes letters for them on their behalf.

This historical romance manga has an aristocratic setting, and the female lead serves the Parven family as a maid. It has politics between the family members and a beautifully woven plot. The characters are written very well.

Conclusion

In this article, we have shared some of the best historical romance manhwa with strong female lead that we have found over the years. All of these historical romance manga feature unique storylines that will keep you hooked. If you are new to manhwa then you should definitely give them a read.

If you have any recommendations for us or would like to give your feedback then make sure to comment them down below so that we can improve our work.