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I Was Seduced by the Sick Male Lead
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I Was Seduced by the Sick Male Lead

You've Got the Wrong Girl (Official Tapas Manhwa), 병약한 남주를 꼬셔버렸다
Native Language Korean
Released 2020
Author,
Original Ch.: 236
Rank: #1120
Last Update: April 18, 2026
Original Pub.: Feelyeon Management, Kakaopage
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8.2

I Was Seduced by the Sick Male Lead is a popular novel that blends Comedy, Fantasy, Romance and more. Written by the author Senri. The number of translated chapters is being updated. Translation of other chapters is complete.

Synopsis

I was reincarnated as a daughter of the count’s family and the young lover of the male lead who recuperated as a child.
The daughter is a small-time villain who tried to separate the male lead and female lead which caused her family to get ruined.
It’s a cozy life that I got, but I can’t let my family get involved in other people’s love affairs.
So I was trying to get a decent distance from the male lead, who’s been recuperating, but he keeps picking a fight.
“Cassis, go to the kitchen and complain about the side dishes.”
“What? Mmph!”
“Ogugu~ You eat well.”
“Mmmmph!”
“Huh? What? You want some carrots? Okay.”
For your information, carrots are the food that Cassis hates the most.
***
Whenever I met him, the male lead started to look sad, as if he had grown attached to me while we were bickering loudly.
Besides, the way he looks at me is getting weird?
“Evelyn, do you want me to get better soon?”
“Of course I do. Then you won’t have to do this bothersome thing.”
“….I wish it could keep hurting.”
“You really. What are you talking about? I don’t like it.”
I said a lot of mean things to get rid of him because we had to break apart anyway.
But it backfired…?
“Evelyn. I’m hurt.”
“Did I do something wrong to you, Cassis?”
“No?”
But why do you keep getting hurt…?
I’m screwed.
The male lead doesn’t intend to go home.
And why are you fighting with the female lead over me?!

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Ingrate" Factor. Honestly, the most controversial part of this story is the original timeline. The Male Lead (Cassis) basically destroys the FL’s entire family just because she "bullied" the original heroine as a kid. It’s a bit of a leap, and if you think too hard about the logic, the ML comes off as a total jerk.

Childhood Fluff Overload. Not gonna lie, if you aren't a fan of long "childhood arcs," this might test your patience. The story stays in their younger years for a long time. It’s adorable, but the plot moves at a snail’s pace while they bicker over carrots.

The "Sickly" Trope. Cassis is the classic "black-bellied" sickly lead. He uses his illness to guilt-trip Evelyn into staying by his side. It’s cute in a "puppy-dog eyes" kind of way, but there’s definitely a manipulative streak there that becomes more apparent as he gets older.

Standard Villainess Logic. Expect the typical "I must avoid the plot" mindset. Even when Cassis is literally fighting with the original female lead over her, Evelyn still thinks she’s just a side character. It’s a trope we’ve seen before, but it's executed with enough charm to keep you reading.

236 Chapters of carrot-forcing, fake coughing, and a villainess who accidentally stole the heroine's spot. Completed.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–40 (The Carrot War): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The childhood interactions are top-tier fluff. Watching Evelyn try to "mean-girl" her way out of his life only for Cassis to get more attached is peak comedy.

Ch. 41–100 (The Slow Burn): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Plateau. The story lingers in the "kids growing up" phase for quite a while. While the dialogue remains cute, the lack of major plot movement might make some readers itch for a time-skip.

Ch. 101–200 (The Obsessive Turn): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Shift. As they hit their teens/adulthood, the "sickly" boy turns into a dangerously devoted man. The stakes finally rise as the original timeline looms closer.

Ch. 201–236 (The Happy Ending): ⭐⭐⭐ – The Payoff. A standard, sweet conclusion. It wraps up the family's survival and the romance nicely, though it doesn't deviate much from the genre's expected path.

WebNovelDB Review

7 /10
A cozy, high-sugar-content Isekai that leans heavily on the "childhood sweethearts" trope. It’s perfect for a rainy afternoon, but don't expect it to reinvent the villainess genre.

Cuteness Factor: 10/10. The bickering between Evelyn and Cassis is some of the most charming in the genre. Their chemistry carries the novel through its slower sections.

Protagonist: 6/10. Evelyn is likeable, but she suffers from "Plot-Induced Blindness." Even when the ML is practically tattooing her name on his forehead, she’s convinced he’ll leave her for the original FL.

The Male Lead: 7/10. Cassis is a mix of adorable and mildly terrifying. His "I wish it could keep hurting so you'd stay" line is a perfect example of the "sickly-but-obsessive" ML archetype.

Pacing: 5/10. The start is very rushed regarding her past life memories, followed by a middle section that feels a bit padded.

The Good: If you love the "he fell first and he fell harder" trope, this is your gold mine. The translation (and the manhwa adaptation) are high quality, making the "Evelyn vs. Carrots" battle hilarious.

The Bad: The ML’s "ingratitude" in the original timeline is a major turn-off for some readers. Additionally, the plot relies heavily on the "misunderstanding" trope where the FL refuses to believe the ML loves her.

The Archetype: The Black-Bellied Patient. He looks like a fragile porcelain doll, but he’s actually pulling all the strings to ensure his "doctor" never leaves him.

Final Verdict: Read I Was Seduced by the Sick Male Lead if you want a low-stress, high-fluff romance about a girl trying to save her family with vegetables and stubbornness. Skip it if you want a fast-paced plot or a protagonist who isn't "romance-blind.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Evelyn (The reincarnated daughter of a Count trying to avoid a death flag) and Cassis (The "sickly" Duke's son who uses his fragility as a weapon of mass seduction).
Power System: Social & Political Mana. While magic exists in this world, the real battles are fought through status, family influence, and the "original plot" knowledge Evelyn uses to navigate high society.
Themes: Fate vs. Choice, the thin line between care and obsession, childhood bonds, and the redemptive power of a "Villainess" who actually treats the ML like a human instead of a Hero.

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