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I Woke Up as The Villain
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I Woke Up as The Villain

Trapped in a Webnovel as a Good-For-Nothing, IWUV, The Trash of a Fantasy Novel, 나 혼자 소설 속 망나니
Native Language Korean
Released 2019
Original Ch.: 263
Translated Ch.: 263
Rank: #579
Last Update: January 23, 2026
Original Pub.: Golem Factory, Kakaopage, RidiBooks
English Pub.: Wuxiaworld, Tapas
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7.8

I Woke Up as The Villain is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Fantasy and more. Written by the author So YooHyun. A total of 263 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

While working overtime through several nights, he fell asleep for a short while. When he woke up, he seemed to be possessing the villain of the webnovel he was reading.
“Well, how typically cliché… to the point where I’d end up dead if I were to follow the predetermined fate. Darn it.”
He need to find a way to survive.
The first way to survive as a good-for-nothing villain in the webnovel.
“Convince as many people as possible to be on my side.”
The second way to survive as a good-for-nothing villain in the webnovel.
“Become strong enough to protect myself.”
Lastly, the third way to survive as a good-for-nothing villain in the webnovel.
“Never become friendly with that proud and insane ‘Returnee Master’.”
But what should he do?
Even before he possessed the body, the original owner already caused an incident.
“Use your money to kill the ‘Returnee Master’ who has yet to regain his power? Are you crazy? Then who will stop the Demon King?”
This is the beginning of the modern-day survival + dungeon-raider fantasy story of Choi YuSeong, the possessed villain who wants to live a laid-back lifestyle!

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Editor's Note

💡 If you enjoyed Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (ORV) or Trash of the Count’s Family, you’re in the right place. This novel perfectly blends "Dungeon Raiding" with high-stakes corporate family drama. A major highlight is the intense relationship between the MC and the original hero, Kim Do-Jin—the chemistry is so high that the community often calls it "God-tier Queerbaiting." It’s smart, funny, and satisfyingly fast-paced.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10
I Woke Up as The Villain stands out by making the stakes personal. The threat doesn't just come from high-level monsters, but from a dysfunctional, ultra-rich family where siblings are literally trying to assassinate each other for the inheritance. The heart of the story is the dynamic between Choi Yu-Seong and Kim Do-Jin. Much like the legendary bond in ORV, Do-Jin becomes obsessed with the MC in a way that fuels endless "bromance" theories and adds a layer of tension that keeps you clicking "next chapter." While the ending feels a bit rushed for some, the growth of the MC from a weakling to a powerhouse using his wits and wealth is a top-tier experience for fans of the "Transmigration" trope. For Fans Of: Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, Trash of the Count's Family, The S-Classes That I Raised. Not For You If: You dislike family-infighting subplots or if "bromance" vibes (without actual romance) aren't your cup of tea.
WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Choi Yu-Seong (The transmigrator; pragmatic, clever, and unintentionally charismatic); Kim Do-Jin (The original protagonist; cold, lethal, and strangely fixated on Yu-Seong).
Power System: A mix of Constellation-based systems and Skill-awakening. The MC uses his knowledge of hidden items and future events to bridge the gap in power.
Themes: Villain Survival, Corporate Intrigue (Chaebol), Redemption, Strategic "Bromance."

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