Whether due to her past deeds prior to being transmigrated, having a physical countenance or demeanor that gives off a villainous image, being framed for a crime she did not commit, being on the receiving end of a series of misunderstandings, being mistaken for someone else, playing a character to conclude the original story, or just going along with it to further her own goals, the female lead is continually perceived as a villainess.
Criteria to meet the list:
- The FL must experience some turmoil due to her decisions.
- The FL should experience difficulty improving her reputation, if that is her goal.
- The FL must remain a villainess in the eyes of others for a significant portion of the story.
Sorted by alphabetical order. Official takes priority over fan translations when available.