Beware the Villainess is a refreshing romantic fantasy manhwa that follows Melissa Foddebrat, a modern woman who is reincarnated as the villainess of an otome game, as she refuses to follow the game's script and instead uses her knowledge of the future to live life on her own terms while avoiding the bad endings that await the original villainess. As Melissa subverts romantic tropes, protects the game's heroine, and builds unexpected relationships with the game's capture targets including the crown prince and the knight commander, the narrative explores themes of self-determination, challenging fate, and finding genuine connections beyond predetermined roles with clever humor and character development. Blending isekai, romance, fantasy, and comedy elements with villainess subversion, the series delivers a refreshing take on the otome game reincarnation genre that appeals to fans of strong female leads and trope subversion. Also known as Beware the Villainess manhwa, Geu Angnyeoreul Josimhaseyo, 그 악녀를 조심하세요, Melissa Foddebrat, villainess isekai, and otome game reincarnation.