Essentially, either a weak or strong protagonist has subordinates or people who are all very loyal and protective/possessive of him. Most of them are stronger than the MC. There are mainly male protagonists, but female protagonists are included.... more>>

NO HAREM OR ROMANCE-FOCUSED NOVELS! Contains mainly friendship or comradeship-focused Novels.

Other Novels/Mangas that can't be found on novelupdates: Eleceed (Manhwa), How to Survive as a Terminally-Ill Dragon (Manhwa) <<less

These are my favorite BL novels.... more>>

I love them so much.
(Numbers-for convenience, not for ranking)

◆Best couple : 

1.Lan Zhan-Wei Ying
2. Hua Cheng-Xie Lian
3. Fu Shen- Yan Xiaohan (Golden Stage)
4. Zhao Yunlan-Shen Wei (Guardian)
5. Lin JingHeng -Lu Bixing (Imperfections)
6. Xi Ze-Ming yu (Rebirth of a supermodel)

◆ Great Chemistry

1. Lan zhan-Wei Ying
2. Fu Shen- Yan Xiaohan (Golden Stage)
3. Xi Ze-Ming yu (Rebirth of a supermodel)

◆ Best Boyfriend

1. Lan Zhan
2. Yuan Zong (Advance Bravely)
3. Tsuzuki Ushio (Yes, No, or Maybe Half?)

◆ Cutest kid: Kid from Rebirth of a Movie Star; Pastel Colours

◆ Gentleman Boyfriend: I have made a separate list for them.

◆ Novel Couple who taught me that communication is key : Rebirth of The Golden Marriage 

◆ Best Side Characters : 

1. Record of the missing sect master
2. Mr. Melancholy wants to live a peaceful life

◆ Most handsome MC and ML :

1. Lan Zhan (ML)
2. MC, Record of the missing sect master
3. Ling Xiao (ML, The Legendary Master's Wife)
4. Ming Yu (MC, Rebirth of a supermodel)
5. MC of Tattoo

◆ Cutest ML: Qi Feng (The daily life of being the campus idol's fake boyfriend)

◆ Cutest MC : 

1.Xie Lian (Heaven official's blessing)
2.Lu Bixing (Imperfections)
3. MC (Worship me, I can make you rich)

◆ Hot Couple :

1. Are you addicted?
2. Rebirth of a supermodel

◆ Smartest MC : 

1. Guardian
2. Record of the missing sect master <<less

I'm gonna sort this list from gaeey-est to straight-est/ "brotherhood" level lol (except of course those novels which I haven't read yet, just recommended by many . I will just put them on the bottom, in accordance with their NU ratings) - you may also recommend some below if I ever missed one or anything. This is all for our quest on finding these types of novels anyway lmao.... more>>

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EDIT: On second thought, I won't put the ships anymore cuz some readers may put off reading it because they're spoiled as to who to focus on or that they're already suggested as to which relationships between 'bros' to invest on so yeaahh~~ Just gonna put some of my thoughts and its synopsis instead.  <<less

Novels that are in this list mainly have to do with some sort of territory management or kingdom building. The BL romance in these novels might be a subplot or play a bigger role in the story. If I find some novels that have these things outside of NU I will include them here.... more>>

Rankings ;

Active ; Novels that are featured in this list, are still being updated regularly 

Hiatus ; The group that's translating a novel puts it on hold for awhile

Inactive ; If a novel hasn't been updated for more than two months, It'll be labeled as Inactive but I'll still keep it within the list. <<less

People like them and they help other people. They are literally benefactors and patrons. Grateful and thankful feelings all around.

I love to read the genre of Kingdom/Army building novels. I like to see loyal subordinates, plot development, army formation, character development, kingdom building elements... more>> and use of strategies in wars. <<less

Male protagonist with slightly better moral compast. Without unnecessary killing innocent human. Attack after being attacked. Really like how protagonist's morale is, he didnt kill/attack others... more>> to get more power/land/money, he kill/attack others because they attaced him first. The world already f**ked up no need to read f**ked up novel. Need more positive novel. <<less

Solid/Comedic/Fanciful plot, likeable characters, substantial character development, good translations, and some misc factors,—making these stories extremely immersing and immensely enjoyable. Slowly updated, consider reading with me!

It's a list of all my favourite Korean novels with male protagonist that I'm recommending you for reading . So I hope you like it!!! 

goldmine of misunderstanding novels. mostly focus on comedy stuffs... more>>

tag explanation
conscious = protagonist intentionally create misunderstanding
comedy = misunderstanding is funny
amusing = the suffering of that guy... kukuku
realism = the world is alive, its rules are serious, because it's not just opera stage for protagonist.
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-List from scribblehub-

https://www.scribblehub.com/series/108367/the-queen-of-darkness-does-not-want-to-be-the-villain

misunderstanding&comedy&amusing

https://www.scribblehub.com/series/234170/there-is-definitely-something-wrong-with-my-viewers/

misunderstanding&comedy

https://www.scribblehub.com/series/122738/i-see-kai/

misunderstanding&comedy(kinda get dark)

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i hate royalroad's UI so i don't use that site. so please comment if you have misunderstanding novel from there that you want to add. <<less

Romance is not the main focus, or even in sight sometimes! Let's focus on our goals and perhaps level up too! 

levelling up along with an adventure | mc becomes op sooner or later on | i'll put some signs for each story and read if... more>> you'll like  (for others i won't since i haven't read some of them) | my personal reviews are still ongoing hehe | suggest on the comments!! :>> <<less

Let's continue the treasure hunt for novel not ordinary ones but the fantasy ones! 

Novels that I have read who had left a strong impression.

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(Mostly) no harem no BL, male lead on fantasy novel setting with his over protective companions.... more>>

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Some is tagged Yaoi/Shonen Ai. BUT their relationship is mainly bromance, dense MC, super slow romance and barely had any explicit contents. Save read for those who doesn't like BL, like me.

Note: Some with yaoi tag  still ongoing, I'll update if it's bearable to read or not. <<less

Novels Ive read (or am reading) mostly focused on the action-adventure aspect with hints of kingdom building and business ... more>>

NO PARTICULAR ORDER <<less

Novels Ive read (or am reading) pertaining to stretegies, leadership, kingdoms, wars, etc... more>>

NO PARTICULAR ORDER <<less

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Most fo them idk yet. ... more>>

No smut, ai, yaoi, yuri.

Almost no harem.  <<less

Novels I've read and re-read countless times. I like HE but this also contains novels with tragedy tag and BE.  ... more>>

Note: Only the first five are added in order of my favorites, the rests are added as I read them.  <<less

These novels focuses on world building, fighting enemies, bonds, families, kingdom building, hierarchy, adventure and action and a little bit of romance.

No beta male Japanese simps that can't look a woman in the eye without blushing or deranged Chinese psychopaths that massacre entire clans because a... more>> young master looked at their woman the wrong way. <<less

There won't be many novels on this list (maybe). I'm very selective. Being a cool MC is not enough. They need to be full of swag. Pure S W A G. ... more>>

So charismatic they can bend people. 

Those are the standards.  <<less