The Scandal Maker Has Returned (스캔들 메이커가 돌아왔다) will release The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15 for English fast-scan readers next Thursday, May 21, 2026.
If you have been keeping up with Harriet Listerwell’s glorious revenge, you know exactly why this series is gaining so much traction. Originally a popular web novel by Jukseon and Lemon Frog, the newly adapted manhwa follows Harriet, who was unjustly framed by her two-faced cousin, Bella, and banished to a convent for a year. Left with a ruined reputation and branded a thief, Harriet finally realizes that Bella engineered all of her misery. Upon her return to high society, Harriet decides that if she is going to be called a “Scandal Maker,” she might as well embrace the role and completely destroy the people who ruined her life.
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Why The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15 Matters
The English fast-scan teams (such as King of Shojo and ManhwaClan) have been consistently updating the manhwa weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays to keep up with the Korean raws. The recent chapters have focused heavily on Harriet’s re-entry into high society and her brilliant, calculated moves to publicly undermine Bella’s carefully constructed innocent persona.
What makes Chapter 15 so critical? Because the manhwa is directly adapting a completed web novel, readers already know the trajectory of her revenge. Chapter 15 is poised to deliver a highly satisfying confrontation where Harriet begins to turn the high society rumors against her cousin.
The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15 Spoilers (Based on the Novel)
According to readers of the original web novel and fast-scan updates, here is what you can expect from this upcoming release:
Shifting the Rumors
A core element of the story is the manipulation of public perception. Spoilers indicate that Chapter 15 will feature a social gathering where Bella attempts her usual trick of playing the victim to make Harriet look bad. However, Harriet, having completely shed her previous passive demeanor, will skillfully redirect the conversation, subtly exposing inconsistencies in Bella’s stories to the other nobles without ever raising her voice.
True Scandal Maker
The chapter heavily leans into the title of the series. As Harriet flawlessly executes her social maneuvering, the surrounding nobles (and the male lead) begin to realize that the rumors about Harriet being a classless thief were entirely fabricated. Readers expect a highly satisfying moment where Bella is left panicked and socially cornered as her “innocent” mask begins to crack in front of the very people she tried to impress.
The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15 Global Release Date & Times
The English fan-translations for The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15 will be available next Thursday, May 21, 2026. Here is the exact timing for the English drops across the globe:
| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | Thu May 21, 10:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | Thu May 21, 10:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Australia (Sydney) | AEST (UTC+10) | Thu May 21, 11:00 PM |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | Thu May 21, 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | Thu May 21, 8:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | Thu May 21, 7:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India | IST (UTC+5:30) | Thu May 21, 6:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | Thu May 21, 6:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | Thu May 21, 5:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | Thu May 21, 4:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | SAST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | Thu May 21, 3:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | Thu May 21, 2:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | Thu May 21, 10:00 AM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | EDT (UTC-4) | Thu May 21, 9:00 AM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | Thu May 21, 8:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-6) | Thu May 21, 7:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PDT (UTC-7) | Thu May 21, 6:00 AM |
Where to Read The Scandal Maker Has Returned Chapter 15
For the most accurate translations, we always recommend supporting the official reading platforms like MSTORYHUB. For the latest updates, official announcements, and release schedules regarding this satisfying revenge series, keep checking OtakuSignal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the author?
The original web novel was written by Jukseon and Lemon Frog (the same author behind Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story), and the manhwa features art by Dongjjok.
Is this a regression/isekai story?
No, this is a pure revenge and social maneuvering story. Harriet does not travel back in time or reincarnate; she simply returns from her one-year banishment with a brilliant plan to destroy her cousin.
Are there any other manhwa like this?
If you enjoy heavily satisfying revenge stories where the female lead embraces her villainous reputation to destroy a “white lotus” antagonist, you should check out The Villainess Turns the Hourglass or Depths of Malice.
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