Naver Webtoons it was one of the first platforms that managed to captivate international readers thanks to its vast collection of stories, which only grew over time with the constant launch of new titles. But among the genres featured on the platform, romance is mostly the most searched, partly due to the influence of many K-dramas based on popular webtoons. However, with so many options to choose from, It's difficult for users to know the best current romance webtoon titles when looking for what to read next.
Although each story is different, showing love from different perspectives and at different stages of life, these romance manhwas, from first crushes to thrilling love triangles, never fail to engage and are the best at providing readers with moments of happiness, excitement and occasional. tears.
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True Beauty
Manhwa by Yaongyi
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9:47 am |
Number of views: |
More than 1 billion |
Release year: |
2018 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
223+33 extras |
True Beauty can be considered one of the drivers of the recent boom in romance webtoons, being one of the most successful manhwa with a live-action version that became an international success on Netflix, a recent animated adaptation on Crunchyroll, and a film is scheduled to premiere double. part live-action film in 2025.
The reason behind True BeautyThe recognition is that it is more than the story of a girl who is bullied because of her appearance and who learns to transform her look with makeup, which may seem like the typical ugly duck story, but also takes an honest look at how unrealistic beauty standards can affect people and the importance of self-acceptance in a superficial society. This way, True Beauty conveys a great message of self-esteem, overcoming trauma and friendship and offers a new view of modern problems, all wrapped up in a funny and captivating romance.
9
Cheese in the trap
Manhwa Written by Soonkki
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.71 |
Number of views: |
More than 159 million |
Release year: |
2010 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
300 |
Cheese in the trap is the story of Sul Hong, a university student who took a gap year for various reasons, and his relationship with his superior Yu Jeong, which became one of the most acclaimed manhwas of all time thanks to its complex protagonists, its original graphics and colorful style, and the way it develops its romance plot with elements of mystery and focuses on the beginnings of adulthood.
The story not only stands out for Yu Jeong, who is a suspicious but interesting character, with nuances and secrets, but also for Sul, who is analytical, insightful, intelligent and easy to relate to. The manhwa also conveys the everyday conflicts of college students, from academics to friendships and love, in a realistic way that also easily hooks readers.
8
Happily ever after
Based on the novel by Hwang Dotol and illustrated by Jeongseo
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.76 |
Number of views: |
More than 50 million |
Release year: |
2020 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
89 |
From the same creator of the popular series The first night with the Duke, Happily ever after and the best webtoon for readers with second lead syndrome as it addresses what happened beyond the main story, showing the fate of the rejected protagonist who didn't get his happy ending. This isekai manhwa follows a female protagonist, Peony, reincarnated into a romance after the end of her main plot, but since her new identity has no relation to the main story, she decides to heal the broken heart of the second main protagonist, which was her. favorite character, Richt.
Despite being a happy story, focused on Peony's attempt to destroy the walls of a grumpy and regretful DukeThe manhwa also features political intrigue and violence, but its greatest appeal is its complex characters who are not perfect but grow after reflecting on their actions.
7
Maybe destined to be
Manhwa Written by Honeyskein and illustrated by Damcho
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.77 |
Number of views: |
136 million+ |
Release year: |
2022 |
Status: |
In progress |
Chapters: |
82+ |
Maybe destined to be is a romantic comedy where two quirky childhood friends who haven't seen each other in years, Jia and Mincheol, agree to an arranged marriage due to pressure from their families to settle down. However, this doesn't follow the typical fake marriage trope, as they completely skip the fake dating phase and go straight to cohabitation life.
Furthermore, despite having the clichƩ of the protagonists slowly starting to develop feelings and have a real relationship, their dynamics are hilarious, and the story is not focused on great dramas or heavy themes, but is full of silly moments and unexpected humor developing their life as a couple. Despite being in their early thirties, they are inexperienced in many areas and need to learn to communicate and start to grow together, which creates many healthy moments.
6
The Remarried Empress
Based on the novel by Alphatart and illustrated by Sumpul
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.82 |
Number of views: |
More than 460 million |
Release year: |
2019 |
Status: |
In progress |
Chapters: |
192+ |
The Remarried Empress is one of the most popular and captivating romance webtoons, not only because of the unexpected twists throughout the story, but also because of its unique narrative, which begins in the middle of the main conflict. At the beginning, the queen, Navier, is asked for a divorce by the king, who wants to marry his pregnant concubine, but Navier also reveals that he was about to propose to another man, and it is after this revelation that the manhwa begins. revealing how the story got to this point.
In addition to an exciting love square and beautiful art style, The Remarried Empress shows how Navier refuses to accept his fate, seeking revenge against those who want to destroy his life through many intriguing schemes, drama, politics and a sweet romance born of friendship.
5
See you in my 19th life
Manhwa by Lee Hye
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.86 |
Number of views: |
More than 95 million |
Release year: |
2020 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
114+13 |
See you in my 19th life is a manhwa set in modern times that, more than just including reincarnation as a plot device to take a character to a historical setting or new fantasy world, which has become a norm in the genre, puts its own spin on the trope, using it to prove whether love can transcend through life.
The manhwa tells the story of Jieum Ban, who has been reincarnated several times and, miraculously, manages to remember the details of his previous life and comes to the decision to live the same life and reconnect with the same people. In this way, the story delves into the tragedy of death and the pain and trauma that accompanies it, while also highlighting the beauty of love that overcomes adversity.
4
Romance 101
Manhwa by Namsu
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.87 |
Number of views: |
More than 82 million |
Release year: |
2021 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
152 |
Although manhwas featuring toxic relationships have increased in popularity, Romance 101 shows one of the most wholesome character dynamics in the medium. Romance 101 perfectly conveys the process of adapting to university, the couples wanting to find true love and the uncertainty of experiencing their first crush.
The manhwa follows Bareum, who joins a university coding club to meet Jaehyeon while forming a funny and curious bond with her best friend Yuyeon. With many hilarious moments, video games, entering professional life and the difficulty of balancing friendships and relationships, Romance 101 It doesn't offer a complex story, but it's its simplicity in showing the coexistence of love that makes it a hidden gem and one of the healthiest romances the webtoon platform has to offer
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Flower Season
Manhwa written by Hongduck and illustrated by Nemone
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.89 |
Number of views: |
81 million + |
Release year: |
2020 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
130 + 1 derived sequence |
Flower Season is one of the most appreciated manhwa novels for its convincing approach to many deep themes such as mental health, bullying and grief, with many emotional scenes that touch the sensitive fiber of the readers. Despite this, the manhwa does not lose the essence of being a moving romance, with a masterful demonstration of first love and the importance of friendship, which makes it a perfect coming-of-age story.
What it does Flower Season So unique is the way the story is presented, as it is an anthology divided into four parts, each part having a different main couple and taking place during a season of the year, creating a large cast of likable protagonists. The success of the manhwa won Flower Season an upcoming animated adaptation and a sequel called Loving Seasonwhich is currently releasing weekly chapters that follow the characters' lives after the original story and already has a 9.86 rating on the Naver Webtoon platform.
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Spiritual Fingers
Manhwa Written by Han Kyoung Chal
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.91 |
Number of views: |
More than 37 million |
Release year: |
2015 |
Status: |
Full |
Chapters: |
163+3 extras |
The manhwa follows Amy Song, who is uncertain about her future and ends up joining an art club with certain members of different ages called Spirit Fingers, which will change her perspective on life and reflect on herself. This way, Spiritual Fingers is not just an art-themed romance story, but also a journey about friendship, overcoming fears, and finding self-love and confidence to accept yourself, showing how Amy experiences great character development while experiencing a sweet romance.
Due to this unique approach, Spiritual Fingers features excellent, charming and well-constructed supporting characters, each of whom has their own personality, preferences, frustrations and majestically intertwined backstories. The story also has a great level of expressiveness thanks to the manhwa's unique artistic style, which brilliantly conveys the characters' emotions.
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After School Classes for Green Apples
Manhwa Written by Soonkki
Naver Webtoon Rating: |
9.93 |
Number of views: |
More than 63 million |
Release year: |
2020 |
Status: |
In progress |
Chapters: |
152+ |
After School Classes for Green Apples or ASLUAis a manhwa from the same creator as Cheese in the Trap, perfect for those who love the dynamic between a cheerful girl and a gentle boy. ASLUA focuses on Mi-ae, an ordinary high school girl whose routine is changed when Cheol, a boy she has known since childhood and someone everyone fears because of his height and attitude, transfers to her school.
The manhwa shares the same essence as coming-of-age stories such as Jump to Moccasinas Mi-ae and Cheol are a great representation of dorky teenagers who are slowly learning to navigate life and naturally forming an endearing and fun friendship. However, as they begin to get to know each other better, Mi-ae and Cheol develop a slow-burn romance that is not only well-portrayed but also realistic and refreshing, leaving readers nostalgic about the strangeness and sweetness of first love, becoming It's a difficult task not to excessively read all the available chapters.