SEVENTEEN Fanfiction: Exploring the Popular Villainess Transmigration Trend in Korea

In Korea, fanfiction featuring K-pop group SEVENTEEN, especially those centered around the "villainess transmigration" trope, is gaining significant attention. This genre allows fans to immerse themselves in imaginative narratives where ordinary protagonists find themselves reborn or transported into the role of a villainess within a fictional world, often interacting directly with SEVENTEEN members.

Specific examples highlighted by bloggers include works like "I Am the Villainess" by Puheng, "Villainess Escape Story" by Kim Carrot, and "Just, Being the Female Lead is a Dream!" by Eodino. These stories often involve the protagonist becoming a villainess from a novel, encountering SEVENTEEN members such as Seungkwan, Mingyu, or Jeonghan, and navigating new romantic or dramatic plotlines. For instance, "Be Your Villain" features characters named Yoon Jaehee and Boo Seungkwan, while "Villainess Escape Story" sees an author transmigrate into the villainess Choi Guwon.

Local bloggers frequently recommend these fanfictions, emphasizing their engaging plots and the unique appeal of seeing SEVENTEEN members in diverse fictional roles. They share their enjoyment of the character interactions and the creative twists inherent in the villainess trope, often providing direct links and expressing excitement for ongoing or completed series.