List of stories that portray realistic romance set in modern time. The main leads are adults and mostly have career - which varies from actor, lawyer, doctor, professional athlete, office worker, etc.... more>>

I don't include stories that have mystery/crime as their main or sub genre; there is another list dedicated for it. I also don't include tragedy with bad ending since my heart can't handle too much sadness.

NB: In the list below, you can read the bracket as [Female Lead x Male Lead]. <<less

what happens when good story and good mc meet? you have this list.

For anyone wanting to get into some good Korean fantasy novels, here's a couple to give a look. This list is aimed at beginners.... more>>

What is a fantasy? World different from our own, that contains concepts that we can merely speculate on earth, such as magic, other intelligent races like our own (elves). These are the novels I will recommend.

For each novel, I'll give an opinion with the 'more>>' button, otherwise you can just read the simple description for the basic concept and my personal rating - including my current chapter, for reference.

No rules on tags, can be romance/harem, or can not be. Typically focuses on character growth either in the format of regression (time rewinding basically), transmigration/possession (getting sent into an existing character's body), reincarnation (self explanatory?) or straight fantasy

Last Update: August 2, 2023, Opinions might fail to reflect my current view of the novel. <<less

FL or ML trying to study hard after rebirth/reincarnation/rebirth to change their fate.

Okaay the part 2 is more focused on modern life. Most of them are not completed yet. Sometimes I've tried to search them on another... more>> site but not all of them provided a good translation. Enjoy! <<less

They won't all have something in common with each other, they're not all badass, but they are all likeable and lovely people in some way... more>> that I get why the ML fell in love with them, because I'd definitely fall for them too. Priority goes to bold MCs that chase first because usually those are the ones that exhibit such lovable traits. But they won't make up the entire list.  <<less

Novels with proper actors or developing actors are the best with the scenes they act described in detail with some drama or romance.... more>>

Here are the best showbiz/acting novels that are seriously worth reading.  <<less

Danmei

A list of hidden and polished BL gems. Sorted in no particular order. The ones that have below a 1000 views I consider as 'hidden... more>> gems' and the ones above a 1000 views I consider 'polished gems'.   <<less

Funny, mischievous FL, not  your typical overly shy FL, intelligent smart FL, modern and Ancient Novels. Happy Ending novel

Going on from the first rate, the ones that I think are masterpieces, and should be given a read.... more>>

Not in any sort of particular order. 
I have added my commentary and reasoning as to why it deserves to be on this list.

Here are also other novels that are not available on novel updates:

Shadow s*ave: A fresh take on normal WN-like worldbuilding, bringing together in my opinion Korean vibes with western fantasy. There is a clear grand theme that the novel is working towards, which is slowly revealed throughout the novel and offers a detective type feeling of awe when a big secret is revealed. The stakes are high, and every reveal feels super grand. The people are real, or at the very least they stick to their characters and motivations. The author describes the feats of the characters extremely well. Like, I feel that MC is a genius, but other characters are absolutely no slouches. I am amazed by the authors ability to describe their supernatural though processes and tactics. I have never read Berserk, but I feel like the author took inspiration from that on how to properly describe a hopeless situation, and still end up coming on top, which happens often. Deserved hype.

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If you have any suggestions on other books that are masterpieces and that I should be ashamed of not having included them? Leave it in the comments! <<less

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Being an idol/actor/superstar is hard work on its own, never mind the impending threat of death hanging over your head if you don't succeed in being the best. Follow our MCs as they go through the trials of failures and successes to achieve to be the greatest of their (somewhat forcibly) chosen careers. ... more>>

Includes: Romantic subplot - NO ROMANCE - BxG - BxB

*GOING THROUGH MY SHOWBIZ PHASE AGAIN HELP-

**Also just read the MTLs for these Novels if their translations are unavailable or slow** <<less

want to read xianxia without harem? look for them here... more>>

P.S. honestly it's so hard since those are rare  <<less

Male Protagonist centered novels that I enjoyed reading myself.  Fantasy - Celebrity/Idol - Cultivation - Game like - esque ... more>>

Includes: NO HAREMS or VERY LITTLE HAREM - Romantic subplot - BxG - BxB - NO ROMANCE 

**Also just read the MTLs for these Novels if their translations are unavailable or slow** <<less

[GENDER BENDER/CROSS-DRESSER MC]

My favorite genre, these are the books that seem to be the best of slice of life. They are feel good novels with low drama. Some are TBR but most of the ones in this list are my favorite slice of life novels. ... more>>

*Read novels are at the bottom. Currently reading are at the top. 

*If you know any that are in the same vein as these, please make sure to leave them in the comments! <<less

A protagonist who was exiled/abandoned/ran away and is happier for it.

#Not Sorted# 

Novel’s I’ve read... more>>

Recommendations highly appreciated  <<less

Novels I really enjoyed reading and were memorable (ordered by rating)... more>>

*Including Novels from my Entertainment Industry list and Action / Adventure / Fantasy list

 ~ I have another Top 30 Favs list dedicated to BL / Danmei / Shounen Ai / Yaoi novels <<less

All KR novels I've read. Some are good, some are not so good, but I still finished or finished most of it.

Top funny stories to enjoy when bored, always make me smile after reading them. So sweets, funnies and entertained that I cannot stop reading.

These are the recommendations to the Ultimate (unfinished) list with enjoyable storylines and likable characters! Gone are the days when you have to dig through this site for tasteful novels, Plots can be serious, cute, and angst-filled or all at the same time. Here you will find !honest! recommendations of both underrated and popular stories with comments and ratings. Rest your journey here as this picky reader have a wide variety of taste in novels for you to pick!... more>>

List is in no particular order| Commentaries TBC | A sucker to substitution (but) aware MC/friendships/Protag falls in love first tag

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*Because of the JJwxc international situation, some books in this is list locked behind password or perhaps permanently locked. Please do respect the simple wishes of the translators. Thank you!

*Also if I fail to mention in the small reviews, some novels with 0 chapters = they have a official eng translation! Go check it out~ <<less

This list includes the few gems in the heap of ashes and dirt.