A collection of Korean novels with male protagonist that I enjoyed reading, with absolutely no harem. 

I've read clost to 200 novels, among which these are my ALL TIME FAVS in no particular order

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completed translated korean novels with a male protagonist part 1... more>>

no short novels <<less

As the name suggests, these novels have strong political plots, investigation, mind games or kingdom building in the story. In most of these stories, Romance... more>> is secondary.There is no particular order for these novels.
P.S: There are BL novels included in this list. <<less

Could have forgotten some but most should be in here. Also this is mostly as a recommendations guide to my veteran friend Yoda, if other... more>> stumble upon it, feel free to take a look. <<less

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Weak to strong MC with some having a simulation systems

List containing novels from talented authors who wanna tell their story.

Yeah I judged the book by its cover, you got a problem.I haven't read any of them yet, this is a tbr list I have... more>> created solely based on looks and filtered by reading the nu description <<less

My absolute favorites in NU are all here. All cuties and handsomes are welcome to drown in them if needed   I don't like harem novels...... more>> So, they are not included. <<less

Not all the korean novels, just the ones i like.

All the descriptions are from the main page of nu

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Novel with crazy MC. No romance focus. No harem... more>>

There are not normal. I mean, how can they stay sane?

4 type of crazy: 1. The 'law abiding citizen'. 2. Crazy crazy but kind 3. Natural evil. 4. Literal psycho.

No particular order except top 3

60% completely translated <<less

Completed Novel that I completely read.
Majority: Dark fantasy, Advanture, Action, No romance... more>>

Some have partner but not romance focus 

I tried to made it in order but I gave up after 16th novel I put <<less

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A list of objectively good novels (i think).... more>>

No specific genre or theme. <<less

read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read read... more>> read  <<less

Sometimes, romance and the many love interests make good novels mediocre or rubbish, so this list has the top novels that either don't have romance at all, just bromance or some romance but no harem.... more>>

All of them are action and adventure novels or both and are at the top of any series ranking list, so happy reading! <<less

A VERY subjective list. I'll keep updating it and add the reviews/rankings whenever I have time. The rating is based on MC > Story > Supporting Characters.... more>>

Check out my other lists here!

Badass Heroines who aren't damsels in distress 1 - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62346/

Badass Heroines who aren't damsels in distress 2 - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/63149/

Girl Crush FL (CN Only) - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/89513/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 1 - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62483/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 2 - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/74300/

Slow Burn Goodness - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/64099/

The Blissful World Of VRMMORPGs - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/73205/ <<less

List contains my favorite action/horror/psychological thrillers. Some will question ones humanity but I do love antiheroes.... more>>

I like my MC strong but they're way cooler if they're clever enough to outsmart the enemies. Or should I say cunning?

PS:haven't read all BL novels listed yet, but just keeping it here so I wont forget.

Novel recommendations not link to NU in the comment section. <<less

Ranked by my favorites/best to look back on.... more>>

Notes for each novel. <<less

Romance heavy novels are in another List

not danmei or baihe