괴물 신부 (Monster Bride), written by Park Gwi-ri (박귀리), has officially arrived as an exclusive ([독점]) title on Naver Series. Published by D&C Books, the novel lists a total of 90 episodes on its official page, with the serialization cycle (연재 주기) announced through an official notice (공지) from the D&C Books editorial team.
The story follows Cecilia, whose life was shattered by the betrayal of her own husband, Eden — only for her to wake up again at the moment of their wedding. In this second life, Eden claims to love her, setting off a regression tale of love, hatred, and revenge.
Quick Summary
- Korean title: 괴물 신부
- Romanized title: Goemul Sinbu
- Unofficial English title: Monster Bride / The Monster Bride
- Format: Web novel
- Status: New serialization (exclusive [독점] title)
- Episode count: 90 episodes total (as listed on Naver Series)
- Release schedule: announced via official notice from the D&C Books editorial team (see Naver Series page)
- Author: Park Gwi-ri (박귀리)
- Publisher: D&C Books (디앤씨북스)
- Official platform: Naver Series (exclusive)
- Genre: Romance Fantasy / dark romance
- Female lead: Cecilia (세실리아)
- Male lead: Eden (이든)
- Main premise: regression to the wedding moment + revenge against the husband who once wanted to kill her
- Story elements: regression (회귀), misunderstanding (오해), emperor ML (황제남주), empress FL (황후여주), revenge (복수), seducing the husband (남편유혹하기)
- New material: official cover + official synopsis
- Reading access: Episode 5 free; 1 cookie per episode; one free episode per day via the Series app
- Official English edition: not yet announced
- Official Indonesian edition: not yet announced
- Webtoon/anime adaptation: not yet announced
A New D&C Books Title Built on Regression and a Blood-Stained Wedding
괴물 신부 has launched as an exclusive D&C Books title on Naver Series, with 90 episodes listed on the official page. The D&C Books editorial team also posted an official notice (공지) regarding the work's serialization cycle.
The official synopsis describes Cecilia, who believed her husband Eden shared her feelings — until he confessed that he had wanted to kill her, stripped away her family's name, and trampled her love.
A Second Life Beginning at the Wedding Moment
Drowned in despair, Cecilia opens her eyes to find herself back at the moment of her wedding to Eden. Yet the Eden of this life is different: he confesses that he loves her. Where love and betrayal once passed, hatred now blooms. Cecilia — gripping the throat of the man who once wanted to kill her but now claims to love her — wants to ask: "Are we... still in love?"
The Cover Features a Bride in a Blood-Stained White Dress
The official cover illustration shows a woman with wavy light-brown hair and purple eyes, wearing a white lace wedding dress and veil. The dress and veil are splattered with blood. Behind her stands a man in black clothing, smiling faintly as he places his hands on the bride's shoulder and waist. The dark, gothic background reinforces the dark romance atmosphere.
The composition emphasizes the contrast between the sanctity of marriage and the violence and tragedy lurking beneath it.
Dark Romance Fueled by Revenge and Misunderstanding
The story centers on the dynamic between Cecilia and Eden: the man who once wanted to kill her now claims to love her, while Cecilia is trapped between love and hatred. Official tags such as #회귀 #오해 #황제남주 #황후여주 #복수 #남편유혹하기 confirm a regression-revenge genre spiced with imperial romance.
Why This Matters
1) Regression + blood-stained wedding premise
Cecilia's return to the wedding moment with the man who destroyed her creates immediate tension.
2) A two-faced ML: gentle yet deadly
In the second life Eden is described as affectionate (다정남) and straightforward (직진남), yet in the first life he confessed he once wanted to kill Cecilia — a contrast at the heart of the conflict.
3) Revenge and "seducing the husband" themes
Tags #복수 (revenge) and #남편유혹하기 (seducing the husband) promise an intense love-hate dynamic.
4) Visually striking official cover
The blood-stained wedding dress and the black-clad man's faint smile instantly establish the dark romance identity.
Novel Information
Key details currently known:
- Official Korean title is 괴물 신부
- Written by Park Gwi-ri
- Published by D&C Books
- Exclusive ([독점]) on Naver Series
- 90 episodes total listed on the official page
- Episode 5 free; 1 cookie per episode
- Main characters: Cecilia (FL) and Eden (ML)
- Premise: regression to the wedding moment + revenge
- Official tags: #회귀 #오해 #황제남주 #황후여주 #존댓말남 #직진남 #다정남 #복수 #남편유혹하기 #낯선아내 #그러나원앤온리
- Official page available at Naver Series
- Synopsis and tags available at NovelNet
- English and Indonesian editions have not been announced
- Webtoon or anime adaptations have not been announced
Closing
괴물 신부 brings a regression, revenge, and blood-stained wedding premise to Naver Series. The love-hate relationship between Cecilia and Eden, combined with the mystery of the second life, forms the core appeal of the novel.
The series can be read legally on Naver Series. Further details about story progression, bonuses, or adaptations remain unannounced.
