What Makes Regression Stories So Addictive?
Imagine waking up as your younger self with all your memories intact—knowing every mistake you made, every opportunity you missed, and every person who betrayed you. That's the irresistible premise of regression fiction, a genre that Korean creators have absolutely mastered. If you loved Solo Leveling or Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint, these regression titles will be your next obsession.
Top 7 Regression Series to Binge Right Now
1. Trash of the Count's Family
A modern man wakes up as a minor villain in a fantasy novel. Instead of following the original plot, he decides to live a peaceful life—but fate has other plans. Available on Tapas and Webtoon.
2. The Beginning After The End
King Grey, the most powerful warrior, is reborn as Arthur Leywin in a world of magic. This Western-produced series heavily draws from Korean regression tropes. Read it on Tapas.
3. Return of the Mount Hua Sect
A legendary swordsman returns 100 years after his death to rebuild his fallen sect. Perfect for martial arts fans who enjoyed Nano Machine.
4. The S-Classes That I Raised
After his brother's death, an F-rank hunter regresses to nurture the world's strongest hunters. Emotional depth meets power fantasy.
5. Regressor Instruction Manual
A unique twist—the protagonist isn't the regressor but someone who manipulates the actual regressor for his own survival.
6. SSS-Class Suicide Hunter
Every time he dies, he goes back in time by one day. A creative take on the regression concept with surprisingly deep themes.
7. The Novel's Extra
Waking up as a background character in your own novel? This meta-narrative delivers both humor and action.
Where to Read
Most of these series are available on platforms like Webtoon, Tapas, Tappytoon, and Manta. Many also have official English translations of their original web novels on Wuxiaworld and WebNovel.
Why Korean Regression Stories Hit Different
Unlike typical isekai anime, Korean regression stories often feature protagonists who are ruthlessly strategic, seeking revenge or redemption with cold precision. The satisfaction of watching someone who was once powerless systematically dismantle their enemies while armed with future knowledge is unmatched storytelling.