Overview

After waking up as Jubelian Eloy Floyen—the villainess fated to die—she abandons romance and approval in favor of survival and luxury. Unfortunately, her father’s decision to arrange her marriage to a terrifying Crown Prince throws her plans into chaos.

Main Characters

Jubelian Eloy Floyen Female Lead. Cute, naive, and heavily sheltered. While her innocence initially fits her role, it becomes increasingly frustrating given her knowledge of the story.

Regis Adri Floyen Jubelian’s father. Cold, emotionally distant, and neglectful for most of her life. His popularity largely stems from his looks rather than his parenting.

Maximilian Kasin Ashet Male Lead. A classic tsundere Crown Prince with a tragic past who becomes obsessively attached with little emotional maturity.

Mikhail Albert Hessen Juvelian’s previous love interest and the OG male lead in the story. He is obsessed with Juvelian in the second plot and tries everything to get her back.

Beatrice A supporting female character whose presence highlights the social tensions and power dynamics surrounding Jubelian. While not a central figure, Beatrice serves as a contrast to the female lead, often reflecting how societal expectations shape interpersonal relationships.

My Review

First Impressions

This series starts off rough. The early chapters lean heavily on misunderstandings, exaggerated reactions, and a level of emotional miscommunication that can feel genuinely frustrating rather than charming. It often reads like high-school drama dressed up in historical fantasy clothing.

At first glance, it’s easy to dismiss the story as another generic villainess reincarnation with predictable plot beats and characters who refuse to communicate like functioning adults.

The Female Lead (Jubelian)

Jubelian is framed as a cute, naive, and endlessly lovable female lead — the kind everyone either adores or irrationally hates because she’s too good. This works early on, especially when she’s simply trying to survive her death flags.

However, the problem is that Jubelian isn’t just a regressor — she’s also a transmigrator. As the story progresses, her continued obliviousness and lack of situational awareness start to feel less endearing and more tiring. What would be forgivable ignorance early on becomes questionable later.

The Father Problem

Regis Floyen is one of the most controversial characters in the series, and frankly, the criticism is deserved. His emotional neglect spans nearly sixteen years, to the point where his daughter genuinely believes he wants her dead.

Being “awkward” or emotionally closed off does not excuse neglect. Neglect is a form of abuse, and the narrative often expects readers to forgive him far too easily simply because he’s attractive and later regrets his actions. If Regis were not conventionally handsome, his reception would be vastly different.

The Male Lead (and Romance)

The male lead falls squarely into familiar territory: tragic past, emotionally distant, uninterested in everyone — until the female lead doesn’t react the way he expects. From there, his attachment escalates quickly into overdramatic, love-sick devotion.

While this is played for comedy, it can come across as immature for a grown man with immense power. Readers tired of toxic or poorly balanced romance dynamics may find this aspect especially grating.

Why the Story Still Works

Despite all of this, the story has a surprising amount of emotional payoff — if you stick with it. The misunderstandings, while excessive, are not the actual core of the narrative. They function more as a catalyst for character growth and relationship development.

Once the groundwork is laid and you become invested in the cast, the series excels at portraying reactions — hilarious, heartbreaking, and occasionally devastating. Few manhwa manage to swing so quickly between comedy and emotional impact.

The Art Carries (Hard)

Let’s be real: the art is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It’s stunning, detailed, expressive, and consistently gorgeous. Even during weaker story arcs, the visuals make it difficult to drop the series entirely.

Binge vs Weekly Reading

This is absolutely a series that reads better when binged. Weekly pacing amplifies the frustration around misunderstandings, while binge reading allows character arcs and emotional beats to flow more naturally.

Final Thoughts

Father, I Don’t Want to Get Married is a polarizing manhwa for good reason. It asks readers for patience, and not everyone will be willing to give it. But for those who push past the rough start, there’s a surprisingly engaging character-driven story beneath the surface.

It’s not perfect, and it absolutely deserves criticism — but it’s also capable of making you laugh, cry, and get emotionally invested when you least expect it.

TL;DR

Frustrating beginnings, messy characters, questionable parenting — but stunning art and strong emotional payoff make it worth the ride if you’re willing to stick it out.