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Taejin lived much of his youth as an idol trainee, and there was only one person he could trust: his actor boyfriend, Haekyeong. But if comparison is the thief of joy, then Taejin was robbed blind, as Haekyeong couldn’t go a day without comparing Taejin to his former lover. Years later, after Taejin and Haekyeong have broken up, the former is finally set to make his debut… There’s just one problem: Jaerim, the ex of Taejin’s ex, is their new center star! As the two step into the spotlight together, they soon become embroiled in a rumor that the two of them have beef; while Jaerim claims that it’s all Taejin’s fault, Taejon claims it’s just one big misunderstanding. To resolve the feud and save their group, the two are forced to take extraordinary measures and engage in some not-so-idol behavior... *(Source: Lezhin)* [Original Webtoon](https://www.lezhin.com/ko/comic/xs_partner) **Official Translations:** [English](https://www.lezhinus.com/en/comic/xpartner), [Japanese](https://www.beltoon.jp/detail/xs_partner), [Spanish](https://www.lezhin.es/detail/ex-candalo), [Thai](https://www.lezhinth.com/detail/xs_partner), [French](https://www.lezhinfr.com/detail/bt_1111245) *Note: The official French translation is uncensored.*
"THEY'RE JUST ORDINARY GUYS." This is the Charisma House. Today, too, the charismatic men inside fixate solely on their own, unique Charisma.
“I shall bestow upon you the favor you desire.” * Three months from now. If I don’t receive mana, I will die. There is only one way. To have intercourse just once with someone overflowing with mana. “Won’t you please grant me this favor?” “Of course. It is my duty to help those in need.” That is how I found a candidate. The High Priest of this land, Cloud Saint. A man even kinder and more virtuous than the rumors suggest. “Please… do it until the end.” “You’ve finally become honest again.” But for some reason, I feel like I’ve provoked the wrong person. This relationship I started. Will it really be able to end after just once?
Lee Jihyun had nurtured a childhood aspiration of being a fashion columnist while dwelling in a rural community. However, at the age of 30, she finds herself employed by a celebrity gossip website, sporting a bulldog clip in her hair. As she ponders over a speculated affair involving her favorite star, Haneul, and a remark from a coworker, memories of her youthful love interest, Jimin, flood her mind. Could Haneul be the same boy she once knew? To lay her doubts to rest, she turns to her hometown buddy, Taein, unaware of his amorous feelings for her.
Mikael kissed Catherine intensely, leaving her breathless. She was surprised because it was unlike his usual gentle, considerate behavior. Rather than being upset, she felt reassured, believing his strong reaction meant that the kiss was meaningful to him as well.The only problem was that he showed no sign of stopping.As she grew dizzy and unsteady, Mikael caught her and held her securely. When the kiss finally ended, Catherine opened her eyes and found him looking just as shaken and uncertain as she was. His hands seemed unsure of where to go, and there was visible tension in his expression.Meeting his gaze, she spoke to him."You'll do it with me, won't you?""Come on, give me an answer. With those beautiful lips that just kissed me, Mikael." +
Berta's abrupt marriage to the King as his second consort was purely for the sake of preserving their lineage. Their obsession with pureblooded nobility had caused their kingdom's downfall. To regain power, they took drastic measures by marrying a woman from the largest ethnic group in the population, who were previously inferior. Berta, as the first-born daughter of Kasha's powerful faction's current lord, was chosen as the bride. She struggled with a loveless husband and a despising queen but endured her obligations. Her wish to return home free of palace duties was disrupted by an unexpected pregnancy after spending three nights with the King.
Born with unusual hair and eye color, Lisette has been mistreated by her mother and mocked by her sisters and even abandoned by her fianc. To find her own place in life, she throws herself into studying and perseveres despite hardship. But when her fianc is stolen by her sister, Lisette finally decides to leave home.Using her unique talents, she becomes a palace lady-in-waiting and earns recognition from the queen and others. Just as she begins to find a new place where she belongs, a plot by another sister unfolds behind the scenes threatening her hard-won peace and forcing Lisette into a life-changing struggle. Thus begins a tragic noblewoman's life-turnaround fantasy where she fights to reclaim dignity, find purpose, and build a new future on her own terms.
In every tale of a prince and his beloved triumphing over obstacles, there is always an adversary determined to keep them apart. Thus, the Prince Love Support Team was formed to aid the bond between Prince Ulysses and Julia, a virtuous yet humble woman. Their objective is to galvanize the citizens for the hero and heroine in this timeless rags-to-riches tale. The team includes Meliarose Maxwell, portraying a pompous villainess who attempts to intimidate Julia using her wealth and influence. Bertram Millard serves as the forlorn admirer, yearning for Julia's affection but realizing his futility. Lynette Vicious acts as the henchwoman of the malevolent villainess, who mercilessly harasses Julia. Meanwhile, Willem Herschel is Prince Ulysses' stalwart advocate, imparting valuable intelligence to the group. Together, they strive to enhance the love affair between Ulysses and Julia, but despite Meliarose's relentless commitment to her malevolent role, their efforts fall short. Is her true calling as the antagonist?
Mei Sahara, a hopeful and innocent individual, is taken aback upon learning that she has been betrothed to a stranger named Hijiri Kamijo, a triumphant and attractive CEO, when she turns twenty. Despite appearing to be the perfect fairy tale prince charming, Mei must confront the predicament of being with him as he endeavors to take all of her "firsts" away.
Ashley, a duchess's daughter, is suddenly broken off from her engagement by Prince Morry. To her surprise, Ashley sees this as a golden opportunityshe has long been disillusioned with Morry's bad behavior and character. But an engagement annulment must be done in a way that places all blame and consequences squarely on Morry's side. Ashley has already gathered evidence of his misconduct, and plans to expose him at the annulment. However, in the midst of that, Prince Eugene (the crown prince) is impressed by her actions and makes an unexpected proposal. Things escalate quickly: from annulment to a chaotic twist in palace love and power. It's a royal court love comedy with a strong-willed heroine, vengeance, romance, and political intrigue.
“A Contract Without Feelings… or the Start of an Unexpected Love Story?” As her noble family falls into ruin, a young woman finds herself forced to work tirelessly just to sustain their livelihood, resigning herself to a lifelong existence as a machine, working until her very last day. She never imagined her fate could change—until she receives a sudden marriage proposal from a man belonging to one of the most prestigious ducal families. Shocked at first, she quickly realizes that this marriage is not about love—it’s merely a “white marriage”, with no emotional obligations. Her future husband, known for his cold demeanor and disinterest in romance, was looking for a partner who wouldn’t grow attached or try to tie him down, and he saw her as the perfect choice for this role. But before accepting, she sets a condition—one that was completely unexpected and might just change everything between them. What began as a loveless contract may soon turn into something deeper than either of them ever anticipated…
#18 / The Beast Tamed by the Evil WomanNovel Summary : tbc, will edit / someone else can tl the manhwa summary when it comes out The one and only real villainess in the novel took a beautiful man and tamed for the rest of his life. After pushing his fears to the limit, he's learned how to plead from her, becoming a beast that could never escape, even if his leash was loosened. However, the beast falls in love with the woman who saves him, becomes the emperor with her by his side, and punishes the villainess to eternal restraints. Following the story, I took over the villainess' body at the time when she was halfway through taming the male lead. ......What should I do? First, let's undo the brainwashing bit by bit. And then... Let's pretend that we've repented. "I've gone through so much trouble looking for you." "I... don't quite understand what you mean, Your Majesty." "How can I forget your touch?" He grabbed my wrist, held my hand and gently brushed it over his cheek - just like how Illyana, the villainess in the novel, always did when she praised him. "I will tame you, like you did - a beast that can do nothing without me." My palm was brushed over his cheek, then his lips. He planted a short kiss on it before slowly pulling my hand away.
