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If you’re a fan of manhwa, you probably know that there are a ton of swoonworthy romantic series out there, from the isekai subgenre to the workplace romance trope. But which series are actually worth reading? We’ve got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of 30+ of the best romance manhwa from all the most popular subgenres. Read on to find a series that’ll have you kicking your feet!
The Best Romantic Manhwa Series
- Seasons of Love
- A Business Proposal
- Charming the Duke of the North
- My Cute Beast!
- What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?
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In As You Wish, Prince, Yoonsoo is an average office worker by day and a bestselling author by night. When the villain of her series, Prince Einsen Keit, kidnaps her and traps her in the world she created, she tries to use her creative powers to grant his demands to give him the ending he wants. All Yoonsoo wants is to escape back to the real world, but she soon finds herself developing a crush on the villain.
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Where can I read romance manhwa? Anime expert Richard Moore says the best site to read manhwa is Webtoon.[1]
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Anime Expert Expert Interview It’s possible to find certain manhwa on other sites (and we have a list of the best ones), but these are often spammy and full of ads. If you choose to use one of these sites, be sure to install an ad blocker first!- If a series is available to read on a trustworthy website, we’ll link to it in this article!
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Where can I read romance manhwa? Anime expert Richard Moore says the best site to read manhwa is Webtoon.[1]
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The historical romance Bring the Love follows Leah of the house Hildebrandt as she is forced to look for a partner for a political marriage after her father passes away and the whereabouts of her brother, the family’s heir, are unknown. She ends up marrying a legendary war hero who is known for being merciless, and the two of them embark on a wild ride of romance, drama, and political intrigue.[2] X Research source
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A Business Proposal is a popular workplace romance manhwa. It follows a young woman named Shin Ha-Ri, who attends a blind date at her friend’s place. Her date turns out to be the new CEO of her company, Kang Tae-Mu. Tae-Mu is determined to enter an engagement with her, so Ha-Ri must navigate the new relationship while attempting to keep her true identity hidden.[3] X Research source
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In Charming the Duke of the North, Rinha is one of the top actresses in Korea, but when she gets into an accident on set, she regains consciousness in a snowy forest. When Calcion, the Northern Duke, saves her from wild beasts, he asks her to pretend to be his lover and collect information from different social circles. In return, he promises to send her home. Along the way, however, the Duke begins developing real feelings for Rinha.[4] X Research source
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The title Cheese in the Trap may sound silly, but this romance manhwa is filled with drama and mystery. It follows hard-working college student Hong Seol as she becomes involved with the mysterious senior Yu Jung. The story delves deep into the psychological side of Seol and Jung’s relationship, as Seol questions Jung’s motives and why he’s suddenly so interested in her.
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In Daytime Star, Hwang Yura dreams of becoming a star but has yet to land a major role after making her acting debut 7 years ago. When she is cast in a minor role in a movie, she runs into her narcissistic ex-boyfriend, Kim Jeong-u, and famous actor Kang Seunghyeon. Yura and Seunghyeon form a unique relationship during filming, while Yura continues to tackle the challenges of the entertainment industry.[5] X Research source
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In this unique take on the isekai genre, Lady Dillion doesn’t realize she’s the villain of a romance novel until she meets Marquess Cedric. Seeing him jogs a forgotten memory in which her younger sister dies after marrying Cedric. Determined to prevent her sister’s death, Dillion marries Cedric herself, all the while wondering what fate awaits her, knowing he’s meant to fall in love with someone else.[6] X Research source
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In this strange story, schoolteacher Han Hana has a unique family curse: whenever she kisses someone, she will turn into a dog every night. The only way to break the curse is to kiss the same person as a dog. After a drunken kiss with her coworker Jin Seon, who seems to hate her, she is determined to get him to break the curse. The only problem is that he is terrified of dogs.[7] X Research source
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He Can’t Be This Dumb is a new take on the classic “popular guy falls for unpopular girl” trope. When Kang Doha gets admitted to the prestigious International Island High, all she wants to do is keep a low profile and earn her diploma. She gets assigned to the same dorm as Rowoon, a gorgeous yet clueless boy. Their love story is cute, light-hearted, and, yes, a bit cliché at times, but that’s what makes it so engaging!
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In this Boys’ Love manhwa, Heesu Lee is a popular high school student known for giving the best dating advice. While everyone goes to him for their romantic problems, he can’t seem to figure out his own dating life. He’s been crushing on his best friend, Chanyoung, for a long time, but he also catches the eye of several other potential love interests. The budding romance is unpredictable and builds a lot of tension that excites readers.
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Miss Not-So Sidekick is an isekai series that follows Kim Hyejung, a young woman obsessed with the romance novel The Flower of the Beast, in which the heroine must choose between three men: the crown prince, a handsome duke, and the master of the magic tower. When Hyejung wakes up in the novel’s world, she discovers she is a supporting character in the novel and takes to writing boys’ love stories until she meets the heroine. However, chaos soon ensues when she realizes one of the male leads has taken an interest in her instead.
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My Cute Beast! follows Da-im, an elementary school teacher who can rip people apart with her fierce comebacks. She meets On-gyum, a florist with a heart of gold who is often misunderstood because of his intimidating appearance. The unlikely pair soon bonds over their love of cats, but their past relationships threaten to pull them apart.[8] X Research source
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My Life as an Internet Novel puts a unique spin on the otome subgenre. Dani, a young woman who loves romance novels, finds herself transported into the world of one of her favorite stories. But instead of becoming the heroine, she’s taken on the role of the heroine’s sidekick. She’s determined to stay in the background and let the story play out, but she soon finds herself at the center after catching the attention of each of the heroine’s suitors. Dani tries to set the story back on course, but might just fall in love in the process.
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In this isekai romance, a woman is reincarnated into a fantasy world as Letitia Grey, an orphan who is married off to a monster by her uncle. Everyone believes Lord Erden Halstead is an ugly, wicked man, but Letitia is surprised to learn he is nothing like his reputation. In fact, he’s the most beautiful man she’s ever seen.
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If The Little Mermaid is your favorite Disney movie, this manhwa is for you! Mystical follows Garam Lee, a young artist struggling to make a living. When he moves into his grandmother’s seaside home to focus on his art, he finds inspiration in Myst, a beautiful sea being who has no recollection of her past. What follows is a heartfelt romance that tugs on readers’ heartstrings.
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Opium is a historical romance set in the 1940s. Dr. Maria Arden moves from New York to Korea to continue her work after being invited to stay by her friend, Jini. As the United States military sets up in Korea, they invite Maria to become the military’s medical advisor. As she settles in, she finds herself enchanted by the outcast doctor, Dr. Kyeongju Lee. Together, they must face the harsh realities of the world as the opium pandemic ravages Korea.
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Looking for a vampire romance? In Orange Marmalade, vampires and humans coexist, but vampires are treated as an inferior race. Baek Ma Ri is a popular high school student, but she constantly turns people away because she’s secretly a vampire. However, things get complicated when she meets sweet-smelling Jae-min and begins a slow-burning romance.[9] X Research source
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Our Secret Alliance follows Kim Jaeha and Yun Se-i, who were once childhood friends but drifted apart as they grew older. They form a secret alliance to pretend to be best friends in front of their parents, but act like total strangers when they’re alone. Despite it all, Jaeha secretly has feelings for Se-i and tries to get her to reciprocate them.[10] X Research source
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In Positively Yours, Hee-won is heartbroken when she discovers her crush and best friend is dating her other best friend. In an attempt to drown her sorrows, she has a one-night stand with a handsome stranger. When Hee-won discovers she’s pregnant, the stranger takes responsibility and marries her. What follows is a slow-burn romance as two completely different people are forced together due to their circumstances.[11] X Research source
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Set in college, Ring My Bell follows Mai Sohn, a romance writer who uses her own relationship as inspiration for her stories. But when her girlfriend breaks up with her, Mai encounters her religious neighbor, Lee Chungyeon. Mai assumes the worst, expecting Lee to preach to her about Mai’s sexuality, but instead Lee begins falling for Mai.
- While religion is touched on in the story, there are never any major, uncomfortable moments of homophobia.
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Romance 101 follows Jung Bareum, a university student who always follows a strict schedule. When asked about her love life, she uses her busy schedule as an excuse. When she meets the handsome Shin Jaehyun, she joins his computer programming club in an attempt to get closer to him. Instead, she keeps running into Na Yuyeon, a friend of Jaehyun’s who seems to be Bareum’s polar opposite. Despite their differences, she soon learns there may be something special between them.[12] X Research source
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Seasons of Blossom follows four interconnected love stories, each taking place in one of the seasons. Each season represents a different phase of life and love, and the overall story is a heartfelt reflection on young love. It also features themes of mental health, adulthood, and bullying.[13] X Research source
- Many fans consider Season of Blossom to be one of the best manhwa series of all time!
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In See You in My 19th Life, Jieum Ban gains the ability to remember all of her past lives after being reincarnated following a tragic accident. In her current life, she wants to reconnect with the people from her past—especially her lost love from her 18th life. She is determined to meet him again and make him fall in love with her in this new life.[14] X Research source
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Side Characters Deserve Love Too follows Geumja Kim, the biggest fan of Kyle du Vilteon, a side character in a fantasy novel. When Kim dies while rereading the book, she wakes up in Kyle’s bedroom. Knowing that he is doomed to die in the book, she sets out to save him and might just fall in love in the process.
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In Sixth Sense Kiss, Yesul Hong has a secret; when she kisses someone, she sees a glimpse of their future. When she accidentally kisses her mean boss, Minhu Cha, she sees a vision of herself in bed with him. Meanwhile, she discovers her first love has been hired to work in her department. Now she has to survive working with the man she wanted to be with and the man she might be destined to be with.[15] X Research source
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Love the friends-to-lovers trope? Something About Us might be perfect for you! The story follows two inseparable childhood friends who develop feelings for each other as they grow up. However, it’s not easy for them to transition from being friends to a couple. This classic romance is sure to give the reader butterflies.[16] X Research source
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This Villainess Wants a Divorce! follows a woman who is reincarnated as Carnelia Easter, a villainess from a novel. Carnelia has just been forced to marry Prince Cesear, who is fated to kill her. Now, she plans to befriend him and depart peacefully when it’s time for him to meet the novel’s heroine. However, Caesar has grown attached to her and might not let her go so easily.
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‘Til Debt Do Us Part follows Subin, a young woman whose mother constantly pays for matchmakers to set her up on dates. Subin turns them all down, all the while working paycheck to paycheck in an attempt to pay off the huge debt she owes her former schoolmate, Ji Yejun. One day, Yejun makes her an offer: if she agrees to marry him for a year, he’ll clear her debt. As the fake couple spends more time together, they may actually fall for each other.
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True Beauty is so popular that it even has a live-action adaptation! The story follows insecure high schooler Lim Joo-kyung, who finds refuge in her talent for makeup. When she wears her makeup to school, she quickly gains the attention of some of the most popular boys. This teenage drama is filled with complicated love triangles, life lessons, cute moments, and lots of tears.
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Unlovable Replacement offers a realistic take on young adult relationships and the baggage that comes with them. After breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, Chiko Dyer begins looking for a replacement to fill the void in his life. He develops an unexpected bond with November, a sarcastic delivery girl. Their friendship slowly blossoms into a love neither of them was prepared for.
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What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim? is a unique workplace romance that follows Kim Mi-so, the hardworking secretary of Lee Young-Joon, the handsome VP of one of Korea’s top companies. Mi-so resigns after 9 years of working for him to devote more time to herself, but Young-Joon does everything in his power to get her to rethink her decision. It soon becomes apparent that his attachment to her is deeper than either of them realized.
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If you’re looking for a refreshing take on the isekai genre, check out Who Made Me a Princess? When a modern-day Korean woman falls asleep, she wakes up as Athanasia de Alger Obelia, a princess in a fairytale novel. The princess is fated to be killed by her father, the Emperor, so she sets out to gain his favor. Along the way, she’s swept up in a whirlwind love triangle. The story is filled with swoonworthy romance, drama, and political intrigue.[17] X Research source
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Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion is another popular isekai series. A modern-day woman dies and reincarnates as Raeliana McMillan, a minor character in a fantasy novel who is destined to die. In an attempt to change her fate, she sets her sights on Duke Noah Volstaire Wynknight, the protagonist of the novel, hoping that his influence will protect her. The two enter into a fake engagement, but it turns out the Duke’s feelings may be genuine after all.[18] X Research source
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