When it comes to reading Manhwa, some of the best of all time can be found on the popular comics website Webtoons. With new titles releasing every two weeks and countless titles across all genres, there’s no shortage of great reads for fans of all tropes and genres. While some of the most underrated manhwa of all time can be found on Webtoon, some of the most popular can be found there as well.
Whether someone is looking for gripping romances or action-packed thrillers, the best manhwa offer a wide variety of experiences that are sure to please fans of all genres. From exceptional art to social commentary and themes that make the reader question the human condition itself, each of the best manhwa has something unique to offer that has earned them a place among the best graphic stories ever told.
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Surviving Romance (2021)
Written and illustrated by Lee Yeon
Surviving Romance takes off when its protagonist is transported into what appears to be an ordinary romance, I will love you every day, as their leader, Eun Chaerin. Chaerin seems to be on the easy road to a happy ending, until an unexpected zombie outbreak at school throws the novel’s original plot out the window. No matter what she does, Chaerin can’t seem to avoid a horrible death and every time she does, she wakes up in her bed earlier in the day only to go through the same hellish day all over again.
Having failed to change the course of events nearly five hundred times, Chaerin is about to lose all hope when an unknown extra from the novel saves her and changes the plot for the first time, even if just a little. Determined to find and save the extra who helped her, Chaerin now comes up with a survival plan using the knowledge of all her regressions so far.
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Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story (2023)
Written by Lemon Frog and illustrated by A-jin
In a genre as saturated as otome isekai manhwa, Not your typical reincarnation story It’s a breath of fresh air that doesn’t get enough attention. The series begins like any other, with its protagonist Suna being transmigrated into a historical romance as the villain Edith Rigelhof, whose destiny is to be killed by her future husband, Killian Rudwick.
Despite her less than savory reputation, Edith unwittingly manages to enter Killian’s heart, despite the novel’s author and the entire system working against her. With an addictive enemies-to-lovers romance and a plot that continues to thicken with each chapter, Not your typical reincarnation story is surprisingly compelling despite its heavy use of common tropes and clichés.
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Viral hit (2020)
Written by Taejun Pak and illustrated by Kim Junghyun
The best part about Viral success for readers who like it is that, while it’s beloved on Webtoon, it’s not even its writer Taejun Pak’s most highly regarded work. Also known as How to fight, Viral success he follows Hobin Yu, the last person any reader would expect to create a thriving NewTube channel about fighting due to his small stature and meek personality as a bullied student. Yet, Viral success It defies all expectations and creates a compelling, moving experience that readers look forward to until its conclusion.
Viral success defies typical shonen conventions and is an engaging read due to Hobin’s use of shonen tropes, including be exceptionally resilient and have a high pain thresholdwhich allows you to outlast your opponents. Furthermore, Hobin’s adaptability is a compelling factor in his development as a fighter, gradually enabling him to face fighters and athletes of increasingly higher skill levels. This also helps Viral success There’s an anime recently airing in the Spring 2024 season for fans who want more manhwa adaptations.
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Nobility (2014)
Written by Jeho Son and illustrated by Kwangsu Lee
Nobility Cadis takes off Etrama di Raizel, better known simply as Rai, wakes up from a sleep of 820 years. The Noblesse is the title given to the strongest of Nobles and Rai is the only known person to hold the title. Unfortunately, the meaning of the title became confused with Rai’s disappearance, setting the stage for the story to take off with his return.
Having slept for so long, Rai is unfamiliar with the world he wakes up in, and mistaking a school uniform for the attire commonly worn at the time, Rai finds himself attending a high school run by Frankenstein, a devoted follower of his who had been searching for him for centuries. With over 500 episodes and a sequel Nobility the story can feel drawn out at times, but it still manages to be quite an enjoyable read full of exciting supernatural elements, great world-building, and equal amounts of action and comedy.
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The God of High School (2014)
Written and illustrated by Yongje Park
The God of High School and a cult classic action series and a must-read for anyone new to the medium. The story revolves around Mori Jin, a seemingly regular student who specializes in Taekwondo. Jin’s skills catch the attention of the organizers of a mysterious tournament called “The God of High School,” which pits high school students from across the country against each other in an epic fighting tournament where the winner is promised a wish fulfilled by the organizers. Here, Jin encounters several types of fighters with varying styles and personalities, which makes each battle more unique than the last.
Of course, The God of High School it eventually evolves into much more than a simple fighting tournament, but the story remains equally exciting and action-packed regardless. With well over 500 chapters, this series is the Perfect binge reading with a vibrant art style which has continued over the past decade since its launch.
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Shotgun Boy (2021)
Written by Kim Carnby and illustrated by Hongpil
Shotgun Boy deals with some subjects that readers may find disturbing, especially its violence and allusions to school shootings.
Standing as a prequel to Sweet Home, Shotgun Boy touches on equally sensitive topics, including bullying and the imminent possibility that its protagonist, Han Gyuhwan, will be pressured into committing a massacre. However, for those familiar with Kim Carnby’s other works, the deeply troubled protagonist is suddenly poised to be the savior of his world as horrific monsters attack his classmates. Armed with a shotgun, Gyuhwan must fight these threats in a dark and entertaining thriller manhwa.
Delivered in sixty-eight concise chapters, Shotgun Boy becomes much more than a creature feature at the end of its run. The series also follows characters who face violent threats from human attackers, along with other characters with seemingly otherworldly powers. But the best thing about Shotgun Boy is that, if enjoyed together with Sweet HomeIt’s like a chain of nightmares for readers looking for the best horror manhwa on Webtoon.
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Marry My Husband (2021)
Written by sungsojak and adapted by LICO
Marry my husband is a classic revenge story with a beautiful romance to boot. The story revolves around Kang Ji-won, a cancer patient who discovers that her husband is cheating on her with her best friend when she only has six months left to live. To make matters worse, Ji-won discovers that her husband and best friend were waiting for her to die to claim her life insurance. Ji-won’s life gets even shorter when she confronts them both and her husband ends up killing her in a rage.
However, when Ji-won opens her eyes, she finds herself ten years in the past and vows revenge by having her best friend marry her terrible husband and suffer as she did with her abusive in-laws. Now with a new outlook on life, Ji-won discovers that she has always been surrounded by people who care about her and even finds love along the way. It’s safe to say that Ji-won’s revenge is incredibly satisfying and the heartwarming romance between her and Ji-hyuk makes this manhwa even more compelling.
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Gosu (2015)
Written by Giun Ryu and illustrated by Mun Jeong Hoo
As far as manhwa martial arts goes, Gosu is easily one of the best options available on Webtoon. The series serves as a sequel to Giun Ryu’s other manhwa, Yongbi the Invincible, and follows Gang Yong, a martial arts expert trained in seclusion by the legendary Doko Yong. Gang Yong intends to take revenge on the Four Heavenly Kings who once betrayed his master, but discovers that the people he sought revenge against are long dead.
Not knowing what to do next, Gang Yong becomes a dumpling delivery man, with his fighting skills remaining as sharp as ever despite his chubby and unassuming appearance. Gosu is a charming action comedy with an expressive art style and hilarious jokes that are eerily reminiscent of the first Dragon Ballwhich makes its upcoming anime adaptation by Toei Animation even more worth watching.
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Arrested (2019)
Written and illustrated by Haemuri
When you imagine the beginning of a romance, murder and blackmail are hardly the first things that come to mind. Yet this is precisely how the story of Cornered takes off. The series follows Han Chae-a, an ex-convict who simply tries to live a quiet life and make a living as a taxi driver despite her cruel temper. However, Chae-a’s life is turned upside down when a seemingly innocent man named Park Yunsu, who she meets at church every week, accuses her of murder and blackmails her into doing his bidding.
From now on, Chae-a finds herself caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with Yunsu, who despite her meek facade, is a cruel vampire in hiding who simply loves toying with Chae-a. With a strong premise that draws readers in from the start and simple but beautiful art, Cornered is an incredibly compelling psychological thriller with the perfect dash of romance.
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Seasons of Flowers (2020)
Written by HONGDUCK and illustrated by NEMONE
Flower Seasons is an emotional coming-of-age story that is often considered one of the best manhwa romances. Divided into four sections, the series portrays love through multiple stories, with the series’ writing reaching its peak in the second story. That said, in addition to exploring romance and interpersonal relationships, Flower Seasons it also focuses heavily on the unique yet profound experience that is adolescence, with all its struggles and suffering.
The first part of the series revolves around a group of high school students named Bomi, Jaemin, and Seonhui. Although everyone ships Jaemin with Bomi, things get complicated when Bomi discovers that her best friend Seonhui has feelings for Jaemin. Wanting to take a step back, Bomi claims she likes someone else, this being the gruff otaku Jinyeong Choi, with the misunderstanding eventually bringing the unlikely pair together. As happy as it may seem, Flower Seasons is nothing short of a rollercoaster of emotions and a must-read Webtoon series that is beautifully executed from start to finish.
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The Largest Real Estate Developer (2021)
Based on the original web novel by BK Moon, adapted by Lee Hyunmin and illustrated by Kim Hyunsoo
The largest real estate developer is among the most fun isekai manhwa on Webtoon, which combines the beloved game mechanics trope with a healthy dose of comedy. The story revolves around Kim Suho, a regular civil engineer who finds himself transported to the medieval world of a novel as a useless secondary character named Lloyd Fronterra, known for being a drunken hillbilly who brings ruin to his estate and family. Lloyd is practically destined for a pathetic death; however, Suho decides to avoid this fate no matter what.
Thus, Suho begins to use his existing knowledge and skills to bring innovation to the world of romance with only two goals in mind – getting rich and living an easy life. Of course, these goals end up being almost impossible to achieve, but that’s exactly where the fun of the story really begins. The largest real estate developer and charming and incredibly engaging with a surprisingly likable protagonist and an absurd sense of humor that, together, make this manhwa impossible to put down.
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Purple Jacinto (2019)
Written by Ephemerys and illustrated by Sophism
Contrary to its flowery name, Purple Hyacinth and a dark and mysterious tale full of murder, conspiracy, tragedy and even romance. The story revolves around police officer Lauren Sinclair, who has the unique ability to detect lies and has dedicated every moment of her being to uncover the truth behind an ancient tragedy that took away one of her dear friends. However, Lauren somehow ends up joining hands with the city’s most dangerous killer, Kieran White, who goes by the pseudonym that gives the series its name.
Thus, Kieran and Lauren decided to unmask the criminal organization that terrorized the city of Ardhalis, known as the Phantom Scythe. Despite having started their partnership ready to kill each other at the slightest sign of betrayal, the two end up creating a bond that threatens to grow much further. All in all, Lauren and Kieran are attractive enemies-to-lovers dynamic coupled with fascinating mystery of the Phantom Scythe Purple Hyacinth an absolute page-turner.
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The Remarried Empress (2020)
Written by Alphatart and illustrated by SUMPUL
The Remarried Empress is a fantasy drama series loved by many for its romantic art style and swoon-worthy love interest. The manhwa follows Empress Navier and her relationship with Prince Heinrey, which takes off when her husband, the Emperor, acquires a new lover. Despite being simplistic, The remarried the Empress the plot is far from predictable despite the first chapter dropping the ball on the eventual divorce between the Empress and Emperor and her subsequent marriage to the Prince. The story and art remain consistent in quality, with each new character introduced adding depth to the plot.
The Empress herself is kind and capable, the typical strong female protagonist but with an air of composure befitting her status. Her developing relationship with the mysterious Prince Heinrey amidst the underlying politics of high society and the ensuing melodrama brought on by her power-hungry lover makes this manhwa an absolute page-turner.
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See you in my 19th life (2020)
Written and illustrated by Lee Hey
See you in my 19th life follows a girl who can remember all of her past lives. When she is reincarnated for the nineteenth time, now known as Ban Jieum, she promises to meet a boy named Mun Seoha, who she befriended as a child, in her eighteenth life. As her relationship with Seoha develops, she unravels several mysteries, including why her eighteen-year life was cut short, why she can’t remember her first life, and what made her retain her memories in the first place.
Although the concept of past lives is nothing new in manhwa, See you in my 19th life certainly has a new view on reincarnation. The art is simple but adorable, and while the Netflix adaptation does the story justice, there are definitely some key differences that set the two apart and make the manhwa worth reading.
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Bastard (2015)
Written by Carnby Kim and illustrated by Youngchan Hwan
Bastard is a thriller series that follows Jin Seon, a boy whose father is a murderer. After his mother’s death, Jin is forced to be an accomplice in these murders for fear that his father will get rid of him as well. That is until his father turns to Yoon Kyun, a girl at school who Jin manages to befriend. Jin is forced to take a stand against his father and so begins his journey to become stronger in order to break away from his father’s influence.
While Bastard the art is simplistic, the soft sepia tones do a wonderful job to convey the sinister atmosphere and the mainly dark tone. The author also does a great job of portraying the father’s cold and terrifying nature, with some panels being demonstrably chilling.
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Hero Killer (2021)
Written by Kkulbeol and illustrated by Beolkkul
Turning the world of heroes and villains upside down, the main duo of Hero killer is exactly what it sounds like: two villains, the main character previously coming from the Nameless syndicate, and the deuteragonist leading the same group. Ihwa is a villain who wants to avenge the death of her sister, Yeon, at the hands of the Hero Clan.who are more corrupt than their name suggests. Engen the Smiling Man saves Ihwa the Hero Killer while using her to attack the Hero Clan and investigate the circumstances of his sister’s death.
Hero killer is an excellent example of the best revenge manhwa on Webtoonwith fantastically designed characters and a dark, immersive world, with new chapters arriving weekly. It’s a violent spectacle of an action series, where its characters take advantage of Gifts that grant them powers in the series to fight and survive. While Engen’s abilities and the featured Gift are compelling, Ihwa presents Gift’s absorption as her ability being a bolder version of Rogue depending on the reader’s perspectives, creating exciting and limitless potential for each chapter.
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My In-Laws Are Obsessed With Me (2021)
Based on the Original Web Novel by Han Yoon Seol, Adapted by Seungu
A fantastic hook My in-laws are obsessed with me is that it has one of the best first chapters in the history of the manhwa, emphasizing the sinister twist that leads to Pereshati Jahardt, an aristocratic heiress, betrayed by a family she loves and cruelly murdered. In typical manhwa trope, she is resurrected and returns to the time before these events, where she decides who to trust. This leads Pereshati to Therdeo Lapileon, a “bloodthirsty war demon,” giving her first impressions of an enemies-to-lovers webtoon premise as she tries to marry into his family.
However, the Lapileon family has a bizarre curse, with each member using it for varying purposes, including Therdeo seeing Pereshati’s reaction when she is exposed. Learning about this introduces a new conflict on top of Pereshati’s quest for revenge against those who murdered her the first time. The result is one of Webtoon’s best and most compelling manhwa experienceswith an attractive and attractive male and female duo.
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Lookism (2021)
Written and illustrated by Taejun Pak
In terms of premise, Lookism It’s as unique as it gets. After being relentlessly bullied, seventeen-year-old Daniel transfers to another school in hopes of turning over a new leaf and maybe even making some friends. In a mysterious twist, he wakes up one night with a tall, fit body and a face handsome enough to make heads turn. However, to his horror, he discovers that he still has his old body and has somehow been split into two bodies that he can switch between. While one is awake, the other sleeps.
The series as a whole is a critique of beauty standards and the attractiveness bias that permeates society, while at the same time managing to be light-hearted and fun. However, Lookism It’s definitely worth checking out, especially for those looking for more after watching the Netflix adaptation.
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Sweet Home (2017)
Written by Kim Carnby and illustrated by Hwang Young-chan
Being the most well-known horror manhwa available on Webtoon and another stellar work by Kim Carnby, Sweet home Legacy is truly impressive when compared to other series in general. It portrays an equally troubled protagonist as that of Shotgun Boywith Sweet home hero starting his journey at the lowest point in his life before hell breaks loose on the land around him. The chaos of Sweet Home is built quickly, hooking readers instantly thanks to its fascinating, nightmarish premise, an appropriately dark color grading scheme, and a truly horrific monster design.
Cha Hyun-soo is the star introduced at the beginning of Sweet Homewhose tense family bond is abruptly disrupted after a tragic car accident, after which he becomes withdrawn, despondent and suicidal. The terror of a monsterization crisis erupting around your apartment complex, along with Hyun-soo’s resistance to monstrosization, giving him unique abilities, leads the boy to become the story’s survivor-turned-hero.. Sweet Home is not only one of the best horror manhwa, but one of the best Webtoon webcomics, and it has a popular live-action adaptation for Netflix.
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Windbreak (2013)
Written and illustrated by Yongseok Jo
Windbreak revolves around Jay, an extremely talented biker and student president of Sunny High. Coming from a family of doctors, Jay spends all of his time focusing on his studies, with cycling providing a brief break away from his studies. However, Jay’s life changes when he is forced to join the Hummingbird Crew, the school’s cycling team.
Filled with exciting races and well-developed characters, this series is the perfect blend of action, humor, and slice-of-life with grungy, modern art that only gets better. Additionally, the author demonstrates extensive knowledge of cycling techniques and an infectious passion for cycling that adds to the appeal. Windbreaker is perfect for Webtoon fans who want a little more sports action in their manhwa.