문제적 왕자님 [Munjejeog Wangjanim]

by Solche, Lima (Illustrator), 솔체

왕실의 독버섯, 이대로 괜찮은가.

한때 온 레첸의 사랑을 받았던 왕세자였지만
희대의 스캔들의 주인공이 된 대가로 왕관을 내려놓아야 했던
왕실의 탕아.
왕실의 독버섯.

비에른 드나이스터.

사기를 당해 망하기 일보직전인 하르디 가문의
굴러 들어온 재산이 되어
결혼 시장의 급매물로 내던져진

에르나 하르디.

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오늘내일 하는 늙은이의 재취자리 아니면
구제불능 쓰레기의 아내가 될 처지인 에르나 앞에 나타난

언뜻 구세주로 보이는
문제적 왕자님 비에른 드나이스터.

참 보기는 좋지만, 에르나 아가씨.
독버섯은 먹지 마세요.

먹으면 죽어요.

Genres: Romance, Manhwa, Historical, Manga, Light Novel, Drama, Fiction

ebook

First published June 12, 2020

Reviews

[aleksandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[manhwa cr chapter: 85]

Love it when a man who would come in dead last in a "Husband of the Year" competition—honestly, Bjorn wouldn’t even qualify to enter—ends up with the sweetest, kindhearted woman, who, compared to him, is an angel. I love it. Hoping for Bjorn’s redemption arc, because he very much needs it—it better be satisfying.

[SHOMPA · Rating 1 out of 5]

We got an emotionally unavailable prince who’s basically besties with his alcohol, and paired with a girl so spineless she could probably fold herself into a suitcase. Like seriously, she’s dumb, he’s dumber.... it’s a race to the bottom, and they’re both winning. And Chemistry? What chemistry? I’ve seen more sparks between two wet socks. It’s just awkward vibes and zero connection. Plus, the amount of cringe they try to pass off as normal? Nah it’s straight-up uncomfortable.

[Omnya Ali (Free Palestine) · Rating 1 out of 5]

I couldn't love Erna, their relationship was toxic 💔

[Kristina Stangl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Korean to English translation is another masterpiece by Solche, and the novel is beautifully written.

Known by the press as the Poisonous Mushroom, the problematic prince, Prince Bjorn has had his fair share of scandals. As the former crown prince, he was once married to the beloved Princess Gladys. But unfortunately, the perfect pair’s arranged marriage ended in an ugly and bitter divorce, in which Bjorn was forced to give up his crown.

Meanwhile, Erna Hardy, is facing the loss of her beloved country estate and ventures to the capital to beg her estranged father for financial help. However, Erna’s arrival into the big city forces her to cross paths with Prince Bjorn. Through several chance encounters, Bjorn eventually comes to court Erna. For one, she’s a perfect scapegoat to avoid the press on linking him back to his ex-wife, and second, he’s the ideal candidate to save Erna from having to marry a much older man, due to her father’s schemes.

In the end, this marriage of convenience blossoms throughout the pages of this novel and what began as a simple bet, eventually, transforms into a full on heart wrenching romance.

Highly recommend reading this novel. All of Solche’s works are amazing.

[Patrí · Rating 3 out of 5]

read this last year. it's the best solche novel just because the main male character here is not as bad as the other novels.

[Carmen Bisbal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encanta me encanta

Hace tiempo que no leo como “dark romance”. En plan Herna se merece algo mejor pero creo que él luego irá detrás de ella soooo estamos a la espera.

Espero que siga actualizando I NEED IT

[Olguish · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this the last year but forgot to add it.

Solche (the author) loves the angst so this book have it.

Tropes
- arrange marriage
- miscarriage
- royalty
- he was divorced
- she was rudely treated almost all the book because people prefer the ex wife (who was a cheater but no one knows except the ML)
- slow burn

[read with kath ✿ · Rating 4 out of 5]

ongoing

4★'s I NEED SEASON 4 😭 Honestly, just read it and ignore the negative reviews. With all the noise about the male lead being a red flag, I was actually surprised he wasn’t nearly as bad as people made him out to be. Did we really read the same manhwa? I’ve seen much worse male leads than Bjorn.

The male lead, Prince Bjorn, has clearly gone through trauma because of his past relationship, which explains many of his current actions. I do feel empathy and understanding for him. However, he doesn’t realize that his behavior is also hurting the people he loves, especially Erna. Our docile and naive female lead has been at the center of exploitation and malicious rumors, becoming the scapegoat used to cover up the scandalous secret of Prince Bjorn’s past.

At times, the Prince saves her and shows that he truly cares for her, but there are also moments when he pretends to be indifferent to her suffering and to what others say about her. Deep down, he does care—he’s just too prideful to admit it.

As the story progresses, there’s noticeable character development for Bjorn, but his pride remains the biggest obstacle keeping him and Erna from their happily ever after. He’s logical and intelligent, a man who lives by the book, so I understand why he acts the way he does. But for a man that smart, he’s surprisingly oblivious to the fact that he’s in love!

Honestly, he really needs to wake up, let go of his ego, and grovel!

Season 3 ended on such a cliffhanger—I can’t wait for Season 4, where the misunderstandings will finally be cleared up and Bjorn will (hopefully) start groveling and properly courting our dear Erna. Here’s hoping we get to see more moments of them actually enjoying their marriage.

P.S. I still believe the real enemies here are the ex and those who doubted Erna and spread all those malicious rumors about her.

[Maple Kao · Rating 5 out of 5]

The problematic prince portrays realistic and heart-wrenching responses in the face of love. The protagonist, Erna, is passion-driven and naive, while Björn, the male lead, only performs actions based on the profit. Due to Erna’s innocence, she is exploited by others and scapegoated as a villain. There are instances where Björn steps in to aid her, but he ultimately feigns ignorance to the malice she faces. Not to worry, his actions will lead to his own downfall.

This novel was a slow burn and is NOT for the weak-hearted. The lies and pure hatred Erna faces is truly tragic but made the story all the more compelling. To continue, the events of the story often deviated from my expectations bringing me to want more, and the characters are perfectly developed.

Overall, I felt satisfied with the ending, and I would recommend it to people are okay with slow burn stories.

[metereopatia]

This was indeed problematic

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

No la pase nada bien, me costo mucho terminar

[Mashfhya Bani · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bjorn, go die in a ditch.

[Stefanny Cong · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story leans fully into its title. The prince is, without question, problematic. The story thrives on tension, emotional manipulation, and morally ambiguous attraction, drawing the reader into a relationship dynamic that is intentionally uncomfortable. It’s engaging in the way dark romance often is, but it also demands a critical eye.

One of the novel’s strengths is Solche’s ability to create intense emotional pull. The prince is written to be charismatic, cruel, and deeply controlling, and the narrative is aware of how dangerous that combination can be. The push-and-pull between fascination and fear is effective, and it’s easy to see why readers might feel conflicted rather than simply entertained.

However, the book struggles with how it handles accountability. While the story clearly shows the prince’s harmful behavior, it often frames it as part of his allure rather than something that must be confronted or meaningfully challenged. Consequences feel limited, and emotional harm is frequently absorbed rather than addressed, which risks reinforcing the very dynamics the book seems to want to explore.

The female lead, while resilient in moments, is often positioned more as a reactor than an agent. Her endurance is emphasized far more than her autonomy. This can make the emotional arc feel stagnant, as suffering replaces growth and repetition takes the place of development.

Pacing is another mixed point. The emotional intensity is sustained, but it sometimes lingers too long in the same psychological space. Instead of deepening insight, some scenes reiterate dominance and submission without moving the characters forward in a meaningful way.

The book is effective at portraying obsession and imbalance, but less effective at interrogating them. Like much of Solche’s work, it’s powerful in atmosphere and emotion, yet limited by its reluctance to fully critique the harm it depicts.

[ali.reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

okay, let me get things straight. i am not giving this book 3 stars because i like bjorn. he’s a red flag just like every other ml this author writes, but he is still less problematic compared to matthias. this man literally cannot express himself in words, and he doesn’t even realize he’s in love with erna. instead, he shows it through calculated actions meant to protect his wife. is he toxic? yes. most of the time he wasn’t there for her because he was too busy trying to protect her on his own and refusing to communicate. he couldn’t even write a decent love letter until later in the story.

so no, i’m not defending him, but at least his character gave erna genuine happiness from the start of their marriage. there was real emotion there, real depth. it wasn’t entirely fake. but i cannot defend him for letting society drag his wife’s name. he let them paint her as the villain when she was just an innocent, naive girl who wanted love, affection, and a family. that part was not okay.

but you know what? the 3-star rating is because of the chase and the groveling. erna, i am so proud of you for keeping your guard up and making this man work for it. the payoff was so satisfying. so yeah, compared to matthias, bjorn is still the better one.

[Mel Jueves Dad · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far so good
Realmente muestra muy bien la complejidad de las relaciones tóxicas. Como al final es una mezcla de cosas que te hacen quedarte porque "hay cosas buenas también". El manga no está acabado asi que a ver cómo sigue cuando lo actualizen pero al menos ha sido entretenido y me ha sorprendido para bien ya que me esperaba personajes super planos. El ML es un cabron pero a la vez tiene su lado humano que te recuerda a muchas personas que existen en la vida real, y la FMC Al principio se la ve como demasiado inocentona pero realmente no deja de ser una mujer sin poder que por mucho que intente comunicarse si su red no la escucha no va a poder salir de ahí ya que no tiene poder alguno en la sociedad de antes.

[Friska Dyan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading The Problematic Prince. The book has a solid plot, and I was genuinely hooked from the start.

That said, I really appreciated how Bjorn’s character developed. Seeing him become a better, more open husband to Erna was satisfying. His growth felt natural and gave the story some nice emotional depth.

All in all, it’s a good read. Not perfect, but definitely engaging enough to keep you turning the pages, especially if you enjoy romantic drama. Even though the ending is a bit predictable, it’s still worth the ride.

[Daisy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite novel this month. It's not perfect, but it is better. Pretty rational for a rofan, and that's smth rarely happen. Tons of rofan has this simple setting where the ML is just plain bad, cruel and worse, or sometimes, they're the greenest flag ml without flaws. But in this novel, Bjorn is just like the title, Problematic. He has his flaw and he's working on it to get better. He's not so evil like, obsessive tyrant in most rofan, and I love it.

[Galletasuertuda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Que maestría para escribir de Solche. Sinceramente uff. Me he sentido en un vaivén de emociones, como he odiado a Bjorn, y he pasado a tenerle aprecio. Erna, mi preciosa niña, mi hermosa protagonista. Te amo Erna. Bjorn podrá renacer 1000 veces y ni así podrá merecerte. Que buena historia. Un final hermoso. Le daría 5, pero tengo sentimientos encontrados 😌 es un 4.75 no lo sé amiwas. Es que es una gran historia. Esta muy bien escrita.

[Angelica Felix✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encantó.
Me gusta más cuando Bjorn esta perdidamente enamorado e Erna a pesar de las desgracias que tuvieron que vivir.
Fue un largo amigo que tuvieron que pasar para lograr que su amor triunfe.
❤️❤️

[JLA · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title is accurate. He is problematic. He's not abusive or crazy, just without conscience and neglectful. She was a bit too naive, and everything she did gave me second-hand embarrassment. Gladys is a horrid woman. I'm not sure I enjoy how slow this is.

[arlen kahfi · Rating 4 out of 5]

kalau dibandingkan dengan karya solche-nim lainnya, Matthias dari Cry or Better Yet Beg, dan Bastian, kayaknya si Bjorn (ML di sini) yang better dari mereka berduaa wkwk. Lumayan seruu apalagi ngeliat chara developnya bjorn cukup okee. Erna juga developmentnya juga okee.

[suga gf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Menurutkan ceritanya lumayan pasaran dengan peran si fl nya yg rada menye. Scene si fl kabur dan ml mencoba buat balik lg masih rada kurang dan tidak greget. Tapi bagus untuk alur yang cepat dan tidak bertele tele

[Ayushi Saran · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book did angst really well! The characters were well-developed, and their slow progression felt natural and engaging. It’s definitely a sleazy romance, but the well-crafted characters made it enjoyable. My only complaint is the length—it felt a bit too long. Overall, a great read.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me gustó como estaba narrado, es una lectura para sufrir y me gusta. Pero agarre rabia con la protagonista y él ML dios no puedo igual yo lo leí para sufrir porque me gusta pero no lo recomdiendo sí buscan uno bonjto 💔

[scribme]

2.5

[Abilene Vu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally a man who is not mentally deteriorated

[Prihatin Hartini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bagus ceritanya

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️❤️❤️

[valentine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the book in general, but not a fan of Erna.
In real life, this relationship will never work.

[Abigail K · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5🌟