Crossed Hearts Announces The Global Launch of Baroness Goes on Strike

The beloved regression-themed Korean manhwa with over 42 million readers worldwide arrives in English Print

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 24, 2025 - Crossed Hearts is proud to announce the worldwide English-language release of Baroness Goes on Strike, a regression-themed Korean manhwa that has already captivated more than 42 million readers worldwide. Blending romance, wit, and empowerment in a sweeping historical fantasy, this full-color print edition debuts on October 26, 2025, with staggered availability across key territories in both Regular and Limited Editions.

Regular vs. Limited Editions

Regular Edition Includes

• 376-page, full-color premium print edition with SPOT-UV on the front, spine, and back, plus premium French flaps
• Journal sheets to personalize each copy as a keepsake
• Exclusive Creator's Vault curated by Song Yeseul, featuring:

• • Character spotlight sheets with print-only illustrations
  • Behind-the-scenes notes
  • Bonus insights

Limited Edition Includes

• Everything included in the Regular Edition.
• Special pop-up card of Cassia and Zester.
• Never-before-seen photocard of Cassia, as seen by Zester before their marriage.

Limited Edition copies are guaranteed for all pre-orders placed through Crossed Hearts, Pen & Sword UK, and Ingram, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Both the Regular and Limited Editions are priced the same at 20 USD / GBP 16 / AUD 35, giving every reader access to exclusive collectibles at no additional cost.

Synopsis (Art & Story: Song Yeseul | Original Story: Ko Eun Chae)

Baroness Cassia was relieved to die. After ten long years in a loveless marriage to her mercenary husband, Zester, she found peace in finally leaving behind a life filled with exhaustion and sacrifice. If only she had the chance to do it all again! And then—she did. Waking a decade in the past, Cassia finds time has turned back. The same husband. The same barony. The same crossroads. If fate insists on a do-over, she won't spend it suffering in silence. This time, she's living for herself—and this time, she's going on strike! Yet as the past begins to unravel, Cassia must ask herself: can she truly escape the fate she once accepted, or is she doomed to relive the same nightmare all over again?

Launch Schedule by Territory

• United Kingdom – October 26, 2025 (Script UK)
• India & Middle East – October 26, 2025 (Crossed Hearts Direct)
• Australia & New Zealand – October 28, 2025 (Simon & Schuster)
• USA & Canada – November 25, 2025 (Publisher's Group West / Ingram)
• Latin America – November 25, 2025 (Publisher's Group West / Ingram)

At its heart, Baroness Goes on Strike is a story of second chances, healing, and unexpected love—woven with sharp humor, bittersweet regret, and a heroine determined to defy her fate. Join us in this adventure by securing your copy now.

ABOUT CROSSED HEARTS: Crossed Hearts is a global publishing house specializing in the English-language localization and international distribution of Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, and Asian novels (www.thecrossedhearts.com). With a commitment to bring Asia's finest stories to readers worldwide, we collaborate with leading publishers, creators, and studios to produce premium print and digital editions that remain faithful to the original vision while connecting meaningfully with our global readers. In 2026, we are proud to debut more than 30 series across diverse genres, from heartfelt romance and pulse-racing action to richly imagined fantasy, sharp-witted isekai, and mysteries that linger long after the final page.

For readers, the latest updates and information are available through our website and official social channels (X: @CrossedHearts_X, Instagram: @TheCrossedHearts). For retailers, our titles are distributed through Publisher's Group West (Ingram) in the USA, Canada, and Latin American territories, Script UK in the UK and Europe, Simon & Schuster in Australia and New Zealand, and directly through us in India and the Middle East.