The Forgotten Field Chapter 21 (잊혀진 들판, also translated as The Forgotten Meadow) is scheduled to release on scanlation sites next Tuesday, May 12, 2026 !
If you haven’t heard, this series is an absolute powerhouse collaboration. It is written by the author of Under the Oak Tree (and serves as a prequel to that universe) and illustrated by Spoon, the legendary artist behind Who Made Me a Princess. The manhwa officially launched its massive batch of 20 starting chapters on May 4/5, 2026, making next week’s drop the first standard weekly update!
👉 Bookmark this page now—we’ll update it instantly if the author (Kim Su-Ji) or artist (Spoon) announce any sudden delays!
Why The Forgotten Field Chapter 21 Matters
The Forgotten Field is a devastatingly tragic romance fantasy. It follows Princess Thalia, an illegitimate child despised by the imperial court, who grew up physically defending herself against abuse by acting out with “thorns”. Her only weakness is Barkas (or Varkas), an emotionally numb nobleman forced into absolute perfection by his abusive family.
What makes this moment so powerful? By the end of the massive 20-chapter launch batch, the central conflict has been firmly established: Barkas is duty-bound by a promise to the late Empress to marry Ayla, Thalia’s cruel half-sister. Thalia is completely spiraling into despair watching the only man she loves prepare to marry her abuser. Chapter 21 marks the beginning of Thalia’s genuine psychological breaking point.
The Forgotten Field Chapter 21 Spoilers
Because this manhwa is adapting a completed web novel by Kim Su-Ji (currently standing at 234 novel chapters), readers on NovelUpdates already know the devastating trajectory of this arc.
The Marriage Preparations
Following the events of Chapter 20, the imperial court is heavily focused on finalizing the engagement between Barkas and Ayla. Spoilers indicate that Chapter 21 will heavily feature Thalia’s complete inability to hide her emotional deterioration. The “mud” incident referenced in early previews (where the two originally connected) is sharply contrasted against the cold, political reality of Barkas doing what he believes is his duty.
Barkas’s Internal Conflict
While Thalia acts out chaotically, Barkas is described as emotionally numb. However, readers anticipate that Chapter 21 will begin showing cracks in his perfect exterior. While he is determined to fulfill his political duty, seeing Thalia self-destruct is the only thing that actually forces him to feel genuine, terrifying emotion.
The Forgotten Field Chapter 21 Global Release Date & Time
The Forgotten Field Chapter 21 will arrive on fast-scan sites next Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Here is the exact timing for the English drops across the globe:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Tue May 12, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Tue May 12, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Tue May 12, 11:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Tue May 12, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Tue May 12, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Tue May 12, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Tue May 12, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Tue May 12, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Tue May 12, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Tue May 12, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Tue May 12, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Tue May 12, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Tue May 12, 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Tue May 12, 5:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Tue May 12, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Tue May 12, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Tue May 12, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Tue May 12, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Tue May 12, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Tue May 12, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Tue May 12, 3:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Tue May 12, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Tue May 12, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Tue May 12, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | Tue May 12, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Tue May 12, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Tue May 12, 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | Tue May 12, 6:00 AM |
Where to Read The Forgotten Field Chapter 21
The official Korean serialization is hosted on KakaoPage. Since the manhwa just released, an official English publisher (like Manta or Tapas) has not caught up yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this connect to Under the Oak Tree?
This is an official prequel set in the same universe, expanding on the heavy, tragic lore of the Roem Empire and its surrounding nobility before Riftan and Maxi’s era.
Does Thalia actually die?
This is a highly discussed spoiler! Without ruining the absolute ending, novel readers confirm there is a major plot point involving a “funeral” for her, but the context is incredibly complex and tied to her desperate attempts to escape her life.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you love emotionally devastating, beautifully drawn tragedy and angst, you should absolutely check out The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway or Kill the Villainess.
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