A Villain's Will to Survive

The Villain Wants to Live

Akdangeun Salgo SipdaThe Villain's Survival Route악당은 살고 싶다 (악살싶)反派也想活下去Đại Phản Diện Khao Khát Được Sống악당은 살고 싶다

Origination: Manhwa
Demographic: Seinen
Published: 2025
Status: 📖 Ongoing
Translation: 📖 Ongoing
Ranked: #34
Followed by 116,500 users
(3,470 ratings)

Fresh out of a breakup, game developer Woojin has little going for him. So when he hears that the middle boss of their game is based on him, he can't resist adding a few traits to make his virtual alter ego a tad more noble. Little did he know, he would soon end up trapped in said villain's skin! With a 1 in 1,000 chance of survival, Woojin now has to navigate the countless variables leading him to his impending doom. Will the tweaks he made to the character tip the scales in his favor?

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Sekiro_isalive

16 reviews82 follows

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Recommended
8/10
Reviewed through Ch. 52 · 85%

Pretty Good read

This is good , the aesthetic like 1900 the fashion And the magic has depth and The Maine character looks Glamorous every panel and the story is pretty good Definately check this out.

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naginotaiga

1 reviews1,647 follows

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Recommended
8/10
Reviewed through Ch. 53 · 87%

Generic but Interesting

I like that the protagonist's main power-up comes from being forced (basically mind-controlled) to work hard despite being a deadbeat at heart. It may result in interesting character development as he clearly knows he's that way but failed to change his ways in his original life. His new incarnation is also untalented, not to mention possessing a background as a manipulative and ruthless villain, with plenty of existing death-flags already in place, but considering he has a game system with a store, at least that l...

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Your lord

4 reviews163 follows

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Recommended
9/10
Reviewed through Ch. 51 · 84%

It's a good read

It's a good read, don't listen to haters. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁#cosmosori is shit, why is his comment in "recommended "

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brit.accentguy

16 reviews57 follows

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Recommended
9/10
Reviewed through Ch. 58 · 95%

Untitled review

This manhwa actually properly takes its time explain about magic, mana, elemental stuffs and all. MC is not an asshole at all, he may be hated by many but he is actually a good guy. He is also an instructor like a proper professor and teaches student...

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Cosmosori

149 reviews1,390 follows

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Recommended
7/10
Reviewed through Ch. 51 · 84%

I KINDA DROPPED IT

idk it feels different and definitely good but i can't say for sure if it is gonna stay good or not. THE NOVEL IS NOT BAD NOT GOOD , I FEEL LIKE THIS ONE TARGETS SOME PARTICULAR GROUP OF PEOPLE. DEFINITELY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED JUST TRY IT AND YOU WO...

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Pacifer

30 reviews1,285 follows

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The person I inspire to become

The Deculein is the embodiment of nobility and professionalism definitely a must read ch are very short so would suggest let it marinate

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