How to Read Novelpia Novels in English
Novelpia is a popular platform for Korean web novels, but accessing and translating them can seem tricky. This guide will walk you through how to legally purchase novels on Novelpia and read them in high-quality English, while supporting the original authors.
Here's how to get started reading your favorite Novelpia titles in English.
Access Novelpia: Verification and Buying a Subscription
We have detailed guides covering exactly how to do this on Novelpia. These guides are specifically for overseas readers and do not require a Korean phone number.
- Verification: If needed, especially for the 18+ content, follow our guide: How to verify on Novelpia
- Buying Guide: Buy a subscription and get access to PLUS chapters: How to access PLUS chapters on Novelpia
The Novelpia subscription gets you access to all the novels and PLUS chapters on Novelpia for 1 month.
Translating Novelpia Chapters: The Options
Once you have the Korean chapters, the next step is translation. Here are a few common methods:
Try Google Translate
NOTE: As of the 13 May Novelpia update, Google Translate no longer works on Novelpia as Novelpia has encrypted the text. Toggling Google Translate will return gibberish Korean characters.
The Best Way: Use OpenNovel
Fortunately, there's a much simpler and higher-quality solution: OpenNovel.
The OpenNovel Chrome Extension integrates directly with Novelpia. Simply navigate to the chapter you want to read, and use the extension to translate it in 1 click.
Start translating from Novelpia
We also support bulk import from Novelpia, where you can bulk ingest chapters into the OpenNovel dashboard for translation.
Why OpenNovel?
- High-Quality AI: We use advanced AI models (like ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek) specifically fine-tuned for novel translation, providing superior quality.
- Consistency: Maintain consistent character names, place names, and terminology throughout the novel using our glossary feature. Handle gender pronouns correctly.
- Bypass Filters: Translate mature or explicit content without running into AI content filters.
- No Length Limits: Translate entire chapters seamlessly, regardless of length, without manual copy-pasting.
- Support Creators: You still buy the subscription legally on Novelpia, supporting the authors, while getting a premium translation experience.